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Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women

Researchers determine the differential risk of dementia among men and women based on the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.

6 Nov 2024

A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey's sixth grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.

5 Nov 2024

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant

When a patient with heart failure has received a new heart and survives - the transplantation is deemed a success.

5 Nov 2024

Lupus Research Alliance announces 33 studies to be presented at ACR Convergence 2024

The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA), the largest private funder of lupus research worldwide, today announced that a total of 33 studies, funded by the organization or supported by its clinical research affiliate Lupus Therapeutics, will be presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

5 Nov 2024

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Addressing lead poisoning is vital for public health, as it contributes to cognitive decline and cardiovascular issues, especially in vulnerable populations.

4 Nov 2024

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

A common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder contributes to the development of dementia among adults - particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

1 Nov 2024

Study finds nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduces severe COVID-19 and long COVID risks in high-risk patients

Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir effectively lowers hospitalization rates and long COVID symptoms in non-hospitalized, high-risk patients with mild to moderate COVID-19.

30 Oct 2024

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

Researchers examine the long-term health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of United States Marines.

29 Oct 2024

Ipsen's elafibranor recommended for use in patients with rare liver disease

Ipsen announced today that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended elafibranor 80mg tablets for the treatment of PBC in combination with ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in adults with an inadequate response to UDCA, or as monotherapy in adults unable to tolerate UDCA. This makes elafibranor the first medicine for PBC approved for use on the NHS in nearly a decade.

26 Oct 2024

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy improve outcomes in rare thyroid cancer

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center demonstrated that anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy in combination with mutation-directed targeted therapy extended overall survival (OS) in patients with anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC). Findings from the Phase II single center study published today in JAMA Oncology.

24 Oct 2024

Study reveals innovative treatment for narcolepsy-related nightmares

A new Northwestern Medicine study has demonstrated a new way to treat narcolepsy-related nightmares.

23 Oct 2024

Many polio survivors face lifelong late effects

Polio survivors facing the little-known late effects of the disease are being overlooked, writes Neena Bhandari.

23 Oct 2024

Wearable sensors and machine learning predict worker fatigue to improve safety and productivity

Researchers used multimodal wearable sensors and machine learning to track real-time fatigue in manufacturing workers, revealing critical insights into individual fatigue patterns and potential ergonomic improvements.

22 Oct 2024

Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians arrive at a prognosis and approach to treatment.

22 Oct 2024

Fatigue News and Research

Sleep apnea raises dementia risk in older women

A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

Simple symptom management support improves wellbeing after heart transplant

Lupus Research Alliance announces 33 studies to be presented at ACR Convergence 2024

Lead exposure still poses health risks for millions worldwide, study finds

Study links obstructive sleep apnea to increased dementia risk in women

Study finds nirmatrelvir-ritonavir reduces severe COVID-19 and long COVID risks in high-risk patients

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

Ipsen's elafibranor recommended for use in patients with rare liver disease

Targeted therapy and immunotherapy improve outcomes in rare thyroid cancer

Study reveals innovative treatment for narcolepsy-related nightmares

Many polio survivors face lifelong late effects

Wearable sensors and machine learning predict worker fatigue to improve safety and productivity

Physical tests offer prognostic insights for lung cancer patients

Trial evaluates monoclonal antibodies for long COVID prevention

Medical and behavioral interventions can reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis

New genetic variant may predict severe ulcerative colitis in patients

Tissue chips help translate respiratory disease research into clinical applications

Electronic nudges improve flu vaccination rates in non-diabetic patients but fail to increase uptake in diabetics

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

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