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New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

COVID-19 survivors face significantly higher risks of developing neuropsychiatric conditions, but vaccination reduces these risks over time.

27 Jun 2024

Study finds lower cancer risk with alcohol abstinence and rehabilitation

A new study conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Bordeaux University Hospital, France, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that individuals with alcohol dependence who undergo rehabilitation or maintain abstinence experience significantly lower risks of developing alcohol-associated cancers.

26 Jun 2024

Experts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome

A study in the "International Journal of Impotence Research" reveals that sexual medicine experts find current information on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) inadequate, often referring patients for psychotherapy or prescribing antihistamines with limited symptom improvement.

26 Jun 2024

NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema

NIAID research has led to the availability of a new over-the-counter topical eczema probiotic.

26 Jun 2024

Technological solutions for improving medication adherence

Medication non-adherence is a major societal problem with serious clinical and economic consequences, associated with 200,000 deaths and 125 billion euros of costs annually in Europe.

26 Jun 2024

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Transgender women are still at risk for prostate cancer. A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that current screening guidelines could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women on hormone therapy.

26 Jun 2024

Experts publish guidance to help safely and equitably implement Palforzia peanut oral immunotherapy

Based on focus groups with children and young people with peanut allergy, experts have published guidance for clinicians working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help them safely and equitably implement Palforzia® peanut oral immunotherapy.

26 Jun 2024

Cuffless monitor offers promise for hypertension management

A study led by a Brigham investigator evaluated a novel device that automatically measures blood pressure at the wrist, generating hundreds of readings within days that may help clinicians determine cardiovascular risk and improve hypertension care

26 Jun 2024

California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption

California's nation-leading $25 minimum wage for health workers will rely on a significant boost in federal funding and exempt thousands of state employees under an agreement that is expected to be approved in the coming days.

26 Jun 2024

DuPont to acquire Donatelle Plastics Incorporated

Transaction deepens healthcare offerings in medical device solutions.

From DuPont 26 Jun 2024

Study offers insights into gut microbiome diversity and type 2 diabetes risk

Brigham, Broad and Harvard Chan School researchers found that specific species and strains of bacteria were linked to changes in the functioning of the gut microbiome and a person's risk of type 2 diabetes.

26 Jun 2024

Hospital-based donor care linked to longer lung transplant survival rates

A new study by Penn researchers examined, for the first time, the differences in lung transplant graft outcomes from organs recovered from the two types of deceased organ donor care facilities operating in the United States. The research, published today in JAMA Network Open, offers insights that could improve the organ donation and transplantation process for patients across the nation.

26 Jun 2024

Study provides resource for investigating diabetes-linked transcription factors

Scientists have generated a comprehensive map of the gene targets regulated by the transcription factors HNF4A and HNF1A in human pancreatic beta cells and liver cells. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study revealed common and tissue-specific molecular pathways regulated by HNF4A and HNF1A, two proteins that possess important functions governing the development and function of the pancreas and liver.

26 Jun 2024

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

AI tools are revolutionizing cardiovascular healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, prognostics, and biomarker detection, thus improving the precision and efficacy of care. The review also addresses the potential risks and challenges in integrating AI into clinical workflows.

25 Jun 2024

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men.

25 Jun 2024

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults, especially those with low socioeconomic status.

25 Jun 2024

Impact of COVID-19 and GP appointment availability on continuity of care in English general practices

Fewer GP appointments and the COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices.

25 Jun 2024

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Trying to figure out whether someone has Alzheimer's disease usually involves a battery of assessments - interviews, brain imaging, blood and cerebrospinal fluid tests.

25 Jun 2024

Genetic variation in people of African ancestry linked to increased risk of diabetes complications

A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, according to a report published June 25 in the journal Nature Medicine.

25 Jun 2024

Teleneurology offers solution to neurologist shortage

One of the first studies to examine patient acceptability of teleneurology and determine factors influencing acceptability across neurological conditions, has found teleneurology was highly acceptable across the full range of patients with different neurological diagnoses, including headache, movement disorders and other neurological symptoms and diagnoses. The study also determined that the more medical complexity -- having additional diseases -- was associated with increased patient satisfaction with teleneurology.

25 Jun 2024

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits

Study finds lower cancer risk with alcohol abstinence and rehabilitation

Experts call for better information and treatments for post-orgasmic illness syndrome

NIAID scientists discover probiotic treatment for eczema

Technological solutions for improving medication adherence

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Experts publish guidance to help safely and equitably implement Palforzia peanut oral immunotherapy

Cuffless monitor offers promise for hypertension management

California’s $25 health care hourly wage relies on federal boost, state worker exemption

DuPont to acquire Donatelle Plastics Incorporated

Study offers insights into gut microbiome diversity and type 2 diabetes risk

Hospital-based donor care linked to longer lung transplant survival rates

Study provides resource for investigating diabetes-linked transcription factors

AI transforming cardiovascular care with groundbreaking diagnostic and prognostic innovations

New report highlights the urgent need for gender-specific cardiovascular research and care

Physical activity significantly reduces all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in older adults

Impact of COVID-19 and GP appointment availability on continuity of care in English general practices

Automated prediction of Alzheimer's disease progression using speech and machine learning

Genetic variation in people of African ancestry linked to increased risk of diabetes complications

Teleneurology offers solution to neurologist shortage

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