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Novel neutrophil-engineered nanovesicles could transform infectious wound treatment

A recent study has developed nanovesicles (NVs) from activated neutrophils, showcasing their ability to perform molecular debridement and accelerate healing in infectious wounds.

18 Jul 2024

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

According to a 2024 survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 29% of Americans have chosen to sleep in another bed within the same bedroom or in a different space in their home to accommodate their partner's sleep needs better.

18 Jul 2024

Study: Women with severe endometriosis 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer

A landmark study from researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U), the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the U, and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine found that women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, compared to women who do not have the disease.

18 Jul 2024

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

A recent study reveals that daily coffee consumption significantly reduces the risk of developing PCOS symptoms. Women who drank two cups of coffee daily were at a 70% lower risk of PCOS.

17 Jul 2024

IBS after a bout of gastroenteritis may last 4 or more years

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)--- characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit - may last 4 or more years following a bout of gastroenteritis in around half of those affected, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the journal Gut.

17 Jul 2024

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

An international study has discovered that people living with the neurodegenerative condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggesting that SMA patients may face additional health problems over time.

17 Jul 2024

An Arm and a Leg: The woman who beat an $8,000 hospital fee

Hospital facility fees. They can feel like a charge just for walking in the door. Hospitals say they go toward overhead on facilities with lots of specialized equipment and staff, like emergency rooms.

17 Jul 2024

Americans' ability to afford healthcare hits new low in 2024

The percentage of Americans who can afford and access prescription drugs and quality healthcare stands at a new low of 55%, a six-point decline since 2022, according to the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index.

17 Jul 2024

Revolutionary eye imaging technique could transform MS diagnosis

Researchers at Durham University, UK and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran have developed an innovative approach to diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis using advanced eye imaging techniques.

17 Jul 2024

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

The future of heart failure treatment with AstraZeneca's Prof. Martin Cowie and Heart Failure Specialist and Consultant Cardiologist at St George’s Hospital Dr. Lisa Anderson.

17 Jul 2024

Semaglutide shows no higher 12-month risk of adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes than other antidiabetic drugs, study suggests

Researchers evaluated the 12-month neurological and psychiatric outcomes of semaglutide use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using a propensity-score matched cohort.

17 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

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health.

16 Jul 2024

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Jul 2024

AI tool can accurately draft responses to patients' EHR queries

As part of a nationwide trend that occurred during the pandemic, many more of NYU Langone Health's patients started using electronic health record (EHR) tools to ask their doctors questions, refill prescriptions, and review test results. Many of these digital inquiries arrived via a communications tool called In Basket, which is built into NYU Langone's EHR system, EPIC.

16 Jul 2024

Study analyzes lack of palliative care referrals for nursing home residents

Palliative care, specialized medical care focusing on providing relief from the symptoms -- including pain -- and the stress of serious illness, is underutilized in nursing homes, despite the large number of nursing home residents living with a serious illness such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson's disease, heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

16 Jul 2024

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Novel neutrophil-engineered nanovesicles could transform infectious wound treatment

'Sleep divorce' trend reflects changing attitudes toward sleep and relationships

Study: Women with severe endometriosis 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer

Drinking coffee daily linked to decreased PCOS risk

IBS after a bout of gastroenteritis may last 4 or more years

Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients are at higher risk of developing fatty liver disease

An Arm and a Leg: The woman who beat an $8,000 hospital fee

Americans' ability to afford healthcare hits new low in 2024

Revolutionary eye imaging technique could transform MS diagnosis

Heart of the Matter: Early Diagnosis and Intervention in Heart Failure with Prof. Martin Cowie & Dr. Lisa Anderson

Semaglutide shows no higher 12-month risk of adverse neuropsychiatric outcomes than other antidiabetic drugs, study suggests

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

Bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health, study suggests

New study aims to examine how sleep patterns affect neurocognition in older women

AI tool can accurately draft responses to patients' EHR queries

Study analyzes lack of palliative care referrals for nursing home residents

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

NYU Langone Health earns No. 1 spot in neurology and neurosurgery for the third straight year

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Study shows oral semaglutide matches DPP-4i in adherence and persistence for type 2 diabetes

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