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Study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke, offers new path toward possible treatment

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Published: December 21, 2024 16:50

A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke.

A tropical disease in Switzerland: Call for coordinated action on Chagas disease

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Published: December 21, 2024 15:10

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization and other partners, conducted a comprehensive review of Chagas disease in Switzerland. Although typically found in Latin America, Chagas disease…

Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

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Published: December 21, 2024 14:50

Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports.

Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure

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Published: December 21, 2024 13:10

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in Arthritis Care & Research.

Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks—tackling this could reduce obesity

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Published: December 21, 2024 11:10

One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or obese (a BMI of 30 or above). This is a problem because obesity increases the risk of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, strokes and…

Microscopic cell changes linked to cancer's rapid growth in stiff tissues

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Published: December 21, 2024 09:49

In 2022 alone, over 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10 million died from the disease, according to the World Health Organization. While the reaches of cancer are massive, the answer to more effective treatments may be hidden within…

Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

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Published: December 21, 2024 09:46

Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt can lead to high blood pressure…

Unexpected heart muscle growth found in patients with artificial hearts

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Published: December 21, 2024 07:21

A research team co-led by a physician-scientist at the University of Arizona College of Medicine—Tucson's Sarver Heart Center found that a subset of artificial heart patients can regenerate heart muscle, which may open the door to new ways to treat and…

Study compares single-, double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods in dialysis

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Published: December 21, 2024 06:10

Similar postinsertion complication and technical survival rates are seen with single- and double-purse-string suture catheter insertion methods for peritoneal dialysis, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in Renal Failure.

Early detection model for pancreatic necrosis improves patient outcomes

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Published: December 20, 2024 14:14

A new prediction model for infected pancreatic necrosis (IPN) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) offers a groundbreaking approach to improving patient outcomes. Developed by a team of researchers across eight Chinese hospitals, the model harnesses…

AI model achieves high accuracy in skin cancer detection

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Published: December 20, 2024 14:11

Led by Aliyu Tetengi Ibrahim and his team at Ahmadu Bello University, a study published in Data Science and Management on November 2, 2024, introduces an innovative AI model that could revolutionize the way dermatologists detect skin cancer.

Discovery of norovirus replication hubs offers new antiviral targets

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Published: December 20, 2024 14:00

Human norovirus, a positive-strand RNA virus that is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis accounting for an estimated 685 million cases and approximately 212,000 deaths globally per year, has no approved vaccines or antivirals.

Hypersensitive strain sensor enables real-time stroke monitoring

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Published: December 20, 2024 14:00

A research team led by Prof. Seung-Kyun Kang from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University has developed a strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity in collaboration with researchers from Dankook University,…

First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:46

UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. His case report was published this week in the journal Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.

AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:20

Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors' notes in electronic medical records and detect trends, providing information that physicians and researchers hope will improve care.

Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:18

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects about 400 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of serious illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, liver disease and stroke. Beyond these physical impacts, AUD profoundly disrupts brain functions…

US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:10

The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.

Studies address what constitutes patience, and impatience, and the factors that determine them

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:05

Patience—like its corollary impatience—has always been a sort of "I know it when I see it" concept. And that didn't sit well with UC Riverside psychology researcher Kate Sweeny.

Older age linked to increased complications after breast reconstruction

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:04

For women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy, older age is associated with small but significant increases in certain complications, reports a study in the journal Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

Experimental drug that summons 'warriors of the immune system' shows early promise against non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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Published: December 20, 2024 13:00

An investigational therapy is demonstrating preclinical promise against non-Hodgkin lymphoma by boosting natural killer cells and efficiently annihilating the malignancy without toxicity to the patient, a team of cancer biologists in France has found.

How to boost your brain health

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:58

Can simple diet and lifestyle changes keep your brain healthy? Do you have the power to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia or lower your MS risks?

International study reveals COVID-19 pandemic's impact on other causes of death

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:50

Researchers have analyzed cause-of-death data for 24 countries before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers found that life expectancy declined in 2020 for all but four of the 24 included countries, with the US experiencing the largest decline…

Promising biomarker could decode cause of aggressive breast cancer in women of color

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:38

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive breast cancer. It spreads quickly and has few treatment options. It is also serious because of its rate of recurrence.

Machine learning uncovers three osteosarcoma subtypes for targeted treatment

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:21

Researchers have been able to identify at least three distinct subtypes of a rare type of bone cancer for the first time, which could transform clinical trials and patient care.

Supreme Court to decide on South Carolina's bid to cut funding for Planned Parenthood

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:18

In a pivotal move, the United States Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will review South Carolina's controversial decision to cut off state funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, which provide critical health services to low-income residents.

Tainted cucumbers now linked to 100 salmonella cases in 23 states

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:16

An outbreak of salmonella linked to cucumbers has now been tied to 100 known cases of the illness across 23 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported Thursday.

Norovirus sickens hundreds on three cruise ships: CDC

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:15

Just over 300 people have been sickened in norovirus outbreaks on three different cruise ships in December, new government data shows.

Check your pantry: Lay's classic potato chips recalled due to milk allergy risk

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:14

Frito-Lay has issued a limited recall of select 13-oz bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a serious health risk to individuals with a milk allergy.

Potential culprit identified in lingering Crohn's disease symptoms

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Published: December 20, 2024 12:02

A study by University of Michigan researchers may provide an explanation for why some patients with Crohn's disease continue to experience symptoms, even in the absence of inflammation.

Multiple sclerosis brain atlas could pave way for personalized treatments

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:53

An international research team, including researchers at Karolinska Institutet, has mapped the genes expressed in the brain cells of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The atlas, which is presented in the journal Neuron, is hoped to contribute to more…

Study reveals economic burden of tooth decay is highest in UK's deprived groups

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:49

The economic impact of dental caries (tooth decay) is disproportionately higher in the most deprived groups, with estimated per-person costs of approximately £18,000 in the UK that could be dramatically reduced with targeted preventative measures, found…

3D bioprinted scaffolds enhance bone healing through improved vascularization

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:48

Bone is a highly vascularized tissue, and the link between angiogenesis -blood vessel formation- and bone healing has long been discussed by the scientific community, with several studies describing the impairment of bone healing because of lack of or…

Loosening chimeric antigen receptor's grip on T-regulatory cells improves function, researchers find

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:15

A new paper from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers is helping to reveal the "rules" for engineering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) Tregs.

Innovative red blood cell shape test promises better blood storage and transfusions

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Published: December 20, 2024 11:15

Scientists have developed a way of assessing the ability of red blood cells to deliver oxygen by measuring their shape. This test could improve specialist transplant and transfusion practice as well as blood banking. The research is published in…

Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine

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Published: December 20, 2024 09:42

When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consuming a meal. Many of these steps are not well known, but a new study published in the journal Metabolism by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas…

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

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Published: December 20, 2024 09:38

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons. The average life span after diagnosis of this incurable disease is two to five years.

Researchers discuss the design of 3D-printed microneedles for medical treatments

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Published: December 20, 2024 09:08

What does it take to design a new needle for medical use? When the needle needs to be much thinner and sharper than any commercially existing needle and designed to deliver treatments to a previously inaccessible tissue, the answer is years of…

Commercial tea bags release millions of microplastics, entering human intestinal cells

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Published: December 20, 2024 08:28

UAB research has characterized in detail how polymer-based commercial tea bags release millions of nanoplastics and microplastics when infused. The study shows for the first time the capacity of these particles to be absorbed by human intestinal cells, and…

Rwanda and WHO declare end of Marburg outbreak after no new cases reported

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Published: December 20, 2024 08:14

The World Health Organization and the Rwandan government on Friday declared the outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever over after no new cases were registered in recent weeks.

Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk's shares fall on disappointing study

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Published: December 20, 2024 08:13

Shares in Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, plunged on Friday after it announced disappointing results of a new drug study.

Using an AI tool, researchers find poor vascular health accelerates brain aging

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Published: December 20, 2024 07:00

Using an AI tool, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have analyzed brain images from 70-year-olds and estimated their brains' biological age. They found that factors detrimental to vascular health, such as inflammation and high glucose levels, are…

Democratic senators ask watchdog agency to investigate Georgia's Medicaid work rule

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Published: December 20, 2024 06:40

Three Democratic senators asked the country's top nonpartisan government watchdog on Tuesday to investigate the costs of a Georgia program that requires some people to work to receive Medicaid coverage.

The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

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Published: December 20, 2024 06:34

Packed holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to help their little ones get to sleep, you may want to think again. New research suggests this increasingly…

FDA expands approval of Vtama to include atopic dermatitis

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Published: December 20, 2024 06:31

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Organon's Vtama (tapinarof) 1% cream for an additional indication -- the topical treatment of atopic dermatitis in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older.

Men, residents of higher crime areas see reduction of heart disease deaths due to benefit from community parks

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Published: December 20, 2024 04:07

There's a well-established link between green space and health benefits, including lower rates of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

Autism spectrum disorder ranks among top 10 causes of non-fatal health burden in youth, global study shows

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Published: December 19, 2024 18:30

A new global analysis reveals that an estimated 61.8 million people in 2021 were autistic —equivalent to one in every 127 individuals. Conducted as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, the research identifies…

There are more heart attacks on Christmas than any other day of the year

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Published: December 19, 2024 16:31

We sing about how Christmas brings "tidings of comfort and joy," but the holiday also brings something not so "merry and bright."

Getting rehab earlier improves concussion outcomes, study suggests

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Published: December 19, 2024 16:26

People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.

Snack bars out, salmon in: US revamps 'healthy' food labels

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:56

The United States has redefined what qualifies as "healthy" food for the first time in 30 years, striking items like white bread from the list while welcoming nutrient-rich options such as eggs and salmon, officials said Thursday.

New study highlights ethical challenges in conducting cannabis research in Canada

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:54

In the first study of its kind, research led by Canada's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) sheds light on the ethical complexities and systemic barriers facing scientists conducting cannabis research funded by the for-profit cannabis industry.

Adding SBRT to systemic therapy could boost outcomes for some locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:47

Recent results from the Phase III NRG-RTOG 1112 clinical study showed that the addition of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to systemic therapy with sorafenib significantly improved progression-free survival (PFS) and time-to-progression in patients…

Most women get low grades in healthy eating during and after pregnancy

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:47

New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst finds a pervasive low-quality diet among pregnant and postpartum individuals, reflecting "an urgent need for widespread improvement."

Combining long- and short-read sequencing in single cells reveals new mRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:06

Diseases marked by progressive deterioration of the brain—neurodegeneration—have proven challenging to understand and treat. These common conditions affect millions of patients and families around the world, yet efforts to develop new therapies have…

How a newly examined gut microbe drives the gut-lung axis

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:06

A team led by University of Toronto researchers has discovered a new communication pathway between the gut and lung.

New study reveals how brain stimulation improves cognition, decision-making in mental health disorders

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:05

University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have uncovered important insights that could improve how mental health conditions are treated with brain stimulation therapy—a treatment where electrical signals are used to stimulate specific parts of the…

Research suggests coffee may protect against cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:04

Drinking multiple cups of coffee a day may help prevent cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib or AF), according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cultural differences account for starkly different responses to COVID-19

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:03

Hello Kitty has eyes but no mouth. The unique anatomy of the world-famous Japanese cartoon girl, who appears to be a cat, reflects an important aspect of her nation's cultural norms—she doesn't need a mouth, because in Japan, it is more important to read…

Study examines how ACL surgery contributes to greenhouse gases

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:03

A University of Pittsburgh study inspired by the late Freddie H. Fu, MD, one of the world's leading orthopedic surgeons, is tackling a significant contributor to climate change: the health care sector. Engineers and physicians examined how one procedure in…

Study links vaginal microbiome differences to higher cervical cancer rates in Native American women

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Published: December 19, 2024 15:02

A recent study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and Northern Arizona University found that Native American women were disproportionately affected by vaginal dysbiosis, a disruption in the balance of bacteria that increases the…

First successful clinical trial of VU319 brings Alzheimer's treatment one step closer

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:59

Researchers at the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, a clinical stage biotech within the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences, have detailed the successful drug discovery of a phase I single ascending dose clinical trial of…

Congo man dies with hemorrhagic fever, indicating mystery outbreak could be more than just malaria

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:30

A man in western Congo died Thursday with hemorrhagic fever symptoms, leading officials to suspect that a still-unidentified virus may be involved alongside malaria in a mysterious outbreak that has killed dozens of people, health authorities said.

Marine cyanobacteria in the origin of anti-inflammatory molecules with dermatological, cosmetic applications

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:20

Inflammation is a biological process through which our body tries to respond to harmful stimuli, through the direct action of the immune system, enzymes and inflammatory mediators. Inflammation of the skin is usually characterized by redness, swelling,…

Cold weather deaths keep rising for Americans

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:10

It's a perhaps unexpected consequence of climate change that periods of deep cold now occur more frequently during American winters, despite an overall trend to warmer temperatures year round.

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:10

Findings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead to quicker diagnoses in emergency care for people with all anaphylactic allergies.

1 in 5 adults with long COVID struggle with daily activities

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:00

Millions of American adults are struggling with long COVID, and a fifth have symptoms so debilitating they interfere with daily activities, a new report finds.

Scientists design workaround that improves response to flu vaccine

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Published: December 19, 2024 14:00

Stanford Medicine scientists have designed a way to make our seasonal influenza vaccinations more broadly effective and possibly to protect us from new flu variants with pandemic potential. In a study published in Science, they've shown in cultured human…

Long-term exposure to air pollution tied to more hospital admissions

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:50

There is an association between long-term exposure to ambient air pollution and increased all-cause and cause-specific hospital admissions for both physical and behavioral illnesses, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in BMJ Open.

Impact of emergencies on access to emergency cardiac care: Lessons from COVID-19

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:48

A new study uncovers how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped emergency care for acute coronary syndrome, with a sharp decline in hospital visits nationwide. Analyzing over 61,000 cases, the research reveals that older adults, particularly women, were…

Study reveals analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties in Annona squamosa leaves

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:48

In Brazil, researchers have identified substances with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperalgesic (against persistent pain) and anti-arthritic activity in the leaves of Annona squamosa, a tree popularly known in the country as fruta-do-conde or pinha.…

Facial and brain markers offer insights into schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-facial-brain-markers-insights-schizophrenia.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:43

A study published in Psychiatry Research has identified subtle differences in facial shapes that may be linked to the diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. According to the findings, these facial patterns would also be associated with some…

Risk for cardiovascular conditions increased with anorexia nervosa diagnosis

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:40

Patients with an anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnosis have an increased risk for cardiovascular conditions, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in JAMA Network Open.

Comprehensive study of clinical trials demonstrates beef can be enjoyed in variety of heart-healthy diets

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-comprehensive-clinical-trials-beef-enjoyed.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:39

A recently published, comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has added to the growing body of evidence showing that beef can be enjoyed in a heart-healthy diet. Specifically, research consistently demonstrated that eating two (3-ounce) servings…

Largest study to date shows 39 weeks best for hypertensive pregnancies

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:38

A collaborative study from physician researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is shining new light on current guidelines for delivery timing in pregnant mothers with chronic hypertension.

Artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages tied to new chronic kidney disease

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-artificially-sugar-sweetened-beverages-chronic.html

Published: December 19, 2024 13:33

Higher intakes of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are positively associated with developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online Nov. 25 in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Life expectancy increased from 2022 to 2023, reaching 78.4 years

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:30

Life expectancy in the United States increased in 2023, reaching 78.4 years, while drug overdose mortality decreased from 2022 to 2023, according to two December data briefs published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Traffic noise and poverty create a dangerous cocktail for heart health

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:28

A new study by the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) shows that people on low incomes who are also exposed to high levels of traffic noise have a significantly increased risk of serious cardiovascular disease. The findings highlight the need…

FDA says shortage of GLP-1 tirzepatide is over

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:27

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration re-issued a decision first made by the agency in October that a shortage of the diabetes/weight-loss med tirzepatide is over.

2013 to 2022 saw increase in influenza testing at hospital ED visits

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:23

The use of influenza testing at hospital emergency department visits increased from 2013 to 2022 in the United States, according to a December data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:04

Approximately one in six couples trying to have a child experiences infertility. Each year, over five percent of children in Finland are born with the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), and to date, over ten million children worldwide have…

Australia has an ongoing GP shortage. Why can't we just train more GPs?

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Published: December 19, 2024 13:00

Australia is critically short of GPs—and the shortfall is growing, predicted to be 8,600 GPs by 2048.

New findings expand genetic knowledge of autism underpinnings

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:50

Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding the catalog of known…

Tailored cancer treatment: Research predicts which patients benefit from immunotherapy

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:48

Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that stimulates a patient's immune system to attack tumors. While promising, its effectiveness varies among patients. The new VUB technology helps identify in advance which patients are likely to benefit from…

Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:34

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fast-progressing neurodegenerative disease with an average survival time of three years. In ALS, certain types of neurons called motor neurons that are required for muscle contractions die off, leading to…

Mysterious illness in DR Congo likely malaria: Africa CDC

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:10

A previously unknown disease that has claimed the lives of dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely to be malaria, the African Union's health watchdog said Thursday.

More is not always better: Hospitals can reduce number of hand hygiene observations without affecting data quality

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:00

Hand hygiene (HH) monitoring in hospitals could be reduced significantly, allowing infection preventionists to redirect efforts toward quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, according to a study published in the American Journal of Infection…

The moral dimension to America's flawed health care system

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Published: December 19, 2024 12:00

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has set off soul-searching among many Americans. Part of that reflection is about the public reaction to Thompson's death and the sympathy the suspect received online, with some people critical of the…

Electrical stimulation on wrist can sway hand choice and possibly aid rehabilitation

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:59

Hand choice is an unconscious decision frequently made in daily life, whether it's reaching for an object such as a cup or performing any other task. This decision is influenced by target-related information, such as the location, shape, and orientation of…

California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:50

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.

Five ways to cut your risk of cancer, according to an oncology consultant

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:44

Cancer is a complex disease with many causes—and sometimes none. For some patients, getting cancer is down to plain bad luck.

The Essure contraceptive device left some women with chronic pelvic pain. Why did their class action fail?

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:43

The Victorian Supreme Court recently dismissed a class action on behalf of more than 1,400 women who received Bayer's Essure contraceptive device.

Carfentanil is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, and it's killing people

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-carfentanil-potent-fentanyl-people.html

Published: December 19, 2024 11:41

Drug overdose deaths in the US have finally begun to abate. Between June 2023 and June 2024, they fell by 14%. However, deaths from a drug used to sedate large animals, called carfentanil, rose by at least 720% between the first half of 2023 and the first…

What are pharmacy benefit managers? A health economist explains how lack of competition drives up drug prices

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-pharmacy-benefit-health-economist-lack.html

Published: December 19, 2024 11:40

Wegovy and Ozempic are weight loss drugs that promise to transform the treatment of obesity, heart disease and other chronic conditions that afflict millions of Americans. But while everyone agrees these drugs have the potential to transform lives, no one…

Pregnancies affected by major congenital heart defects show nearly triple risk of adverse outcomes

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:39

Research led by the Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen has revealed that nearly 23% of pregnancies affected by fetal major congenital heart defects also result in adverse obstetric outcomes.

Review finds suboptimal reporting of trials on nonpharmacological therapies in Chinese medicine

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-suboptimal-trials-nonpharmacological-therapies-chinese.html

Published: December 19, 2024 11:35

Nonpharmacological treatments in Chinese medicine (NPTCM), including acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and Tuina, have gained global recognition for their efficacy in various health conditions. However, the reporting quality of randomized controlled…

MRI-first strategy for prostate cancer detection proves deemed safe and effective

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-mri-strategy-prostate-cancer-deemed.html

Published: December 19, 2024 11:22

There are several strategies for the early detection of prostate cancer. The first step is often a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If PSA levels exceed a certain threshold, the next step typically involves taking a tissue sample for…

Previously unknown genetic links provide insights into autism's prevalence among males

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Published: December 19, 2024 11:00

Research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified a previously unknown genetic link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study found that variants in the DDX53 gene contribute to ASD, providing new insights into the genetic…

A THC breathalyzer? Research could lead to reliable cannabis breath test

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-thc-breathalyzer-reliable-cannabis.html

Published: December 19, 2024 10:52

Law enforcement will be out in force this holiday season, with saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints on the lookout for impaired drivers.

Reducing dose of popular blood thinners may limit risk of future bleeding, study finds

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:20

For people taking popular blood thinners after having a blood clot, a reduced dose may limit the future risk of bleeding as well as hospital visits, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.

Self-guided online treatment can help with atopic eczema

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:12

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) online is as effective as psychologist-led internet-based CBT in reducing the symptoms of atopic eczema. The results, which are published in JAMA Dermatology,…

New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

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Published: December 19, 2024 10:12

Young people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their needs, as part of a major new study of thousands of adolescents.