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New technology may enable rapid diagnosis of Ebola virus

A new tool can quickly and reliably identify the presence of Ebola virus in blood samples, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and colleagues at other institutions.

8 Jun 2022

Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than the general population, yet they are 80% more likely to be undertreated for several cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (also called high blood pressure), diabetes and high cholesterol, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

8 Jun 2022

Recurrent attempts to lose weight should be avoided, study suggests

Individuals who had repeatedly attempted to lose weight had higher body mass index than those without prior weight loss attempts, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.

8 Jun 2022

Patients seek mental health care from their doctor but find health plans standing in the way

When a longtime patient visited Dr. William Sawyer's office after recovering from covid, the conversation quickly turned from the coronavirus to anxiety and ADHD.

8 Jun 2022

More support needed for healthcare workers to stay mentally healthy during the pandemic

Health care workers in home care settings have played a crucial role in caring for vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. But now, researchers from Japan have found that these workers need more support to stay mentally healthy.

8 Jun 2022

Ketogenic diet promotes muscle stem cell resilience but slows injury repair in mice

Fasting sends muscle stem cells into a deep resting state that slows muscle repair but also makes them more resistant to stress, according to a Stanford Medicine study of laboratory mice.

7 Jun 2022

People with HIV are at greater risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections after vaccination

People with HIV have a higher rate of breakthrough COVID-19 infections after vaccination, compared to people without HIV, according to findings from a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

7 Jun 2022

Oral administration of rapamycin increases β-amyloid buildup in Alzheimer's disease mouse model

Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have found that oral administration of rapamycin to an Alzheimer's disease mouse model causes an increase in beta (β)-amyloid protein plaques. β-amyloid buildup is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

7 Jun 2022

Oral pill taken once a day improves outcomes of patients with myelofibrosis

Momelotinib, an oral pill taken once a day, significantly improved outcomes of patients treated for myelofibrosis (MF), a rare but fatal bone marrow cancer, researchers reported June 7.

7 Jun 2022

They thought they were buying Obamacare plans. What they got wasn’t insurance.

Tina Passione needed health insurance in a hurry in December. The newly retired 63-year-old was relocating to suburban Atlanta with her husband to be closer to grandchildren.

7 Jun 2022

Misinformation clouds America’s most popular emergency contraception

A brand of specialty mozzarella cheeses. A collection of natural-gas storage terminals. And America’s top-selling emergency contraception.

7 Jun 2022

California wants to slash insulin prices by becoming a drugmaker. Can it succeed?

California is diving into the prescription drug business, attempting to achieve what no other state has done: produce its own brand of generic insulin and sell it at below-market prices to people with diabetes like Sabrina Caudillo.

7 Jun 2022

Influenza vaccination rates of health and aged care facility staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed the impact of COVID-19 on influenza vaccination.

7 Jun 2022

Frequent snorers with a high risk of sleep apnea are less active than those who don't snore

Frequent snorers and individuals with a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea are less active than those who don't snore, according to a new study to be presented at SLEEP 2022.

7 Jun 2022

COVID-19 patients have increased risk of new‐onset psychiatric disorders after infection

A recent Oregon State University study found that COVID-19 patients had a roughly 25% increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the four months following their infection, compared with people who had other types of respiratory tract infections.

6 Jun 2022

Sleep disparities contribute to academic achievement gaps experienced by minority college students

An analysis of survey data collected between 2000 and 2020 as part of the National College Health Assessment found that underrepresented minority groups experienced greater sleep disparities compared with other students, contributing to an academic achievement gap.

6 Jun 2022

Health Care News and Research

New technology may enable rapid diagnosis of Ebola virus

Childhood cancer survivors 80% more likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors

Recurrent attempts to lose weight should be avoided, study suggests

Patients seek mental health care from their doctor but find health plans standing in the way

More support needed for healthcare workers to stay mentally healthy during the pandemic

Ketogenic diet promotes muscle stem cell resilience but slows injury repair in mice

People with HIV are at greater risk of breakthrough COVID-19 infections after vaccination

Oral administration of rapamycin increases β-amyloid buildup in Alzheimer's disease mouse model

Oral pill taken once a day improves outcomes of patients with myelofibrosis

They thought they were buying Obamacare plans. What they got wasn’t insurance.

Misinformation clouds America’s most popular emergency contraception

California wants to slash insulin prices by becoming a drugmaker. Can it succeed?

Influenza vaccination rates of health and aged care facility staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frequent snorers with a high risk of sleep apnea are less active than those who don't snore

COVID-19 patients have increased risk of new‐onset psychiatric disorders after infection

Sleep disparities contribute to academic achievement gaps experienced by minority college students

American Academy of Sleep Medicine launches campaign to raise awareness about the importance of sleep

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Addressing the ‘trust factor’: South Carolina researchers tackle health disparities using genetics

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