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Vomiting is the process the body uses to eject some or all of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Researchers identify a less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure in patients

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have published new research that reports on a potential alternative and less-invasive approach to measure intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients.

23 Jul 2024

Studies aim to identify adolescent girls who are at risk of developing migraine headaches

A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is a much-dreaded part of a neurologic disorder that has an array of possible symptoms, including pulsating cranial pain, waves of queasiness, bouts of vomiting, and hypersensitivity to light and sound.

22 Jul 2024

UC Irvine develops ePRO tool to improve cancer care for minority patients

A University of California, Irvine research team has developed and implemented an intervention to enhance cancer care support services for racial and ethnic minority patients undergoing chemotherapy.

16 Jul 2024

AGA releases new clinical guidance to help recognize the symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help clinicians and patients recognize the signs and symptoms of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS).

16 Jul 2024

AI analysis of Reddit reveals public interest in GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and mental health benefits

Researchers analyzed over 391,000 Reddit discussions using AI to study public perceptions of GLP-1 RAs, finding high interest in weight loss, side effects, and access issues, with mostly neutral-to-positive sentiment.

14 Jul 2024

New brain targets for GLP1-based obesity drugs may reduce weight without nausea

Researchers identified distinct hindbrain GLP1R neurons driving satiety and aversion, offering new targets for effective, side-effect-free obesity treatments.

14 Jul 2024

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

8 Jul 2024

Researchers identify potential drugs that make naloxone more potent and longer lasting

The ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S. kills tens of thousands of people every year. Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, has saved countless lives by reversing opioid overdoses.

3 Jul 2024

Human fleas found to be a culprit in plague outbreaks

The plague might be most commonly associated with the devastating European pandemic of the 1300s known as the "Black Death".

21 Jun 2024

Oral semaglutide proves effective for type 2 diabetes and weight loss in Dutch study

A recent study from the PIONEER REAL Netherlands trial demonstrated that oral semaglutide effectively manages type 2 diabetes and supports weight loss in adults.

18 Jun 2024

Safety-focused summary of GLP-1 receptor agonists in diabetes, obesity, and beyond

A recent review in Diabetes Care evaluates the efficacy and safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists for type 2 diabetes and obesity, exploring their potential for new medical indications.

18 Jun 2024

Study finds short-term side effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines boost long-term antibody response

Short-term adverse effects of COVID-19 mRNA vaccinations are linked to higher and longer-lasting neutralizing antibody responses, indicating robust immune efficacy.

11 Jun 2024

GLP-1 receptor agonists effective for weight loss in obesity without diabetes

The benefit-harm balance of initiating Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) versus a placebo intervention.

29 May 2024

Clomiphene and dexamethasone boost fertility in PCOS patients

Combined clomiphene and dexamethasone treatment improves pregnancy and ovulation rates in PCOS patients, with minimal adverse effects. Further research is needed to optimize dosage and duration.

22 May 2024

Study links combined sewer overflows to acute gastrointestinal illness

During extreme rain or rapid snowmelt, the high volume of water that enters sewer systems can cause untreated sewage to flow into waterways in US cities that have combined wastewater and stormwater sewer systems, including the Merrimack River in Massachusetts.

22 May 2024

Newsom boosted California’s public health budget during covid. Now he wants to cut it.

When a doctor in Pasadena, California, reported in October that a hospital patient was exhibiting classic symptoms of dengue fever, such as vomiting, a rash, and bone and joint pain, local disease investigators snapped into action.

20 May 2024

Sustainable weight loss with personalized semaglutide dosing

New research being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy (12-15 May) has explored the benefits of giving personalised doses of semaglutide to patients taking part in a weight loss programme and tapering them off the medication when they reach their target weight.

14 May 2024

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