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Abdominal pain and hematochezia could be crucial red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer

The study identifies key symptoms like abdominal pain and hematochezia as significant indicators of early-onset colorectal cancer and stresses the importance of early diagnosis to improve survival rates.

28 May 2024

Decline in family physicians’ outpatient Medicare procedures amid aging demographic trends

Family physicians perform a wide range of procedures outside the hospital and tend to be office based. Examples may include surgical procedures such as excisions, suturing, and joint injections.

28 May 2024

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

Low back pain, or LBP, challenges health systems worldwide. To mitigate persistent disabling LBP, the implementation of a stratified approach in primary care has been suggested.

28 May 2024

Huge health and climate benefits of replacing old diesel school buses with electric in the United States

A recent study in PNAS found that replacing old diesel school buses with electric buses in the U.S. significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, mortality, and childhood asthma cases. The health and climate benefits outweigh the higher initial costs of electric buses.

28 May 2024

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

The review discusses how metabolic cell death, distinct from traditional forms of regulated cell death like apoptosis, arises from imbalances in cellular metabolism due to nutrient and metal overload or depletion.

28 May 2024

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

NSCLC is the leading cause of cancer deaths globally, with EGFR mutations being a common feature in these cancers.

28 May 2024

Higher BMI linked to increased risk of binge-eating disorder in adolescents

A recent study in Appetite found that higher BMI is associated with an increased risk of progressing from binge-eating behavior to binge-eating disorder among U.S. adolescents. The findings emphasize the importance of early screening and intervention.

28 May 2024

New AI model Dev-ResNet accurately monitors embryonic development in real-time

Research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that a new deep learning AI model can identify what happens and when during embryonic development, from video.

28 May 2024

Apple Hearing Study sheds light on tinnitus demographics and health impacts

About 78% of participants in the Apple Hearing Study, conducted by the University of Michigan, have experienced tinnitus—the perception of sound that others do not hear.

28 May 2024

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

A recent study in Nature Medicine found that LM11A-31, targeting the p75 neurotrophin receptor, is safe and shows promise in slowing Alzheimer's disease progression. The trial indicated significant biomarker improvements and potential benefits for further clinical investigation.

28 May 2024

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Changing how often a popular cancer therapy is delivered would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental impact without decreasing cancer survival, according to a new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.

28 May 2024

Study highlights a dietary strategy for health improvement and weight management

A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management.

28 May 2024

The prediabetes paradox: Balancing early intervention and overdiagnosis

Prediabetes, a diagnosis intended to identify high-risk persons and prevent progression to diabetes, has been a topic of ongoing debate, and experts continue to disagree about its screening criteria, interpretation, and implications.

28 May 2024

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

A recent study in eClinicalMedicine links tattoo ink exposure to a 21% higher risk of malignant lymphoma, particularly B-cell subtypes. Tattoo ink and laser removal may play significant roles in lymphoma development.

28 May 2024

Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening rates

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. Early detection of the disease through screening can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment and is an essential preventive service in primary care.

28 May 2024

Understanding organizational factors in medical assistant staffing ratios

Medical assistants (MAs) are among the fastest growing occupations within the U.S. primary care workforce, and many practices have expanded the roles and caregiving responsibilities of primary care MAs.

28 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

A recent study in Nature Medicine shows semaglutide reduces kidney risks in non-diabetic obese patients with cardiovascular disease by 22%. The SELECT trial results highlight semaglutide's benefits for kidney function and overall cardiovascular health.

28 May 2024

MUSC researchers unravel the mystery of cancer recurrence

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Abdominal pain and hematochezia could be crucial red flags for early-onset colorectal cancer

Decline in family physicians’ outpatient Medicare procedures amid aging demographic trends

SPLIT program: Stratified care for enhanced outcomes in low back pain management

Huge health and climate benefits of replacing old diesel school buses with electric in the United States

Metabolic cell death pathways could be novel therapeutic targets in cancer treatment

Targeting CD47 to improve osimertinib efficacy in EGFR mutant NSCLC

Higher BMI linked to increased risk of binge-eating disorder in adolescents

New AI model Dev-ResNet accurately monitors embryonic development in real-time

Apple Hearing Study sheds light on tinnitus demographics and health impacts

New Alzheimer's drug LM11A-31 shows promise in slowing disease progression in clinical trial

Reducing cancer treatment frequency could cut greenhouse gas emissions

Study highlights a dietary strategy for health improvement and weight management

The prediabetes paradox: Balancing early intervention and overdiagnosis

Tattoos linked to higher risk of malignant lymphoma, study finds

Assessing the effects of COVID-19 on breast cancer screening rates

Understanding organizational factors in medical assistant staffing ratios

Semaglutide shows significant kidney benefits in non-diabetic obese patients with heart disease

MUSC researchers unravel the mystery of cancer recurrence

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