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Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

How co-location in community settings, such as libraries, faith institutions, and community centers, affects mental health outcomes.

11 Dec 2023

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

NewsMedical spoke to Lisa Sterman, Global Executive Director, Global HIV Medical Affairs, Gilead Sciences, about the recently published LTS framework, recently highlighted at the opening ceremony of the 19th European AIDS Conference, which takes a person-centric approach to the HIV treatment journey.

From Gilead Sciences, Inc. 11 Dec 2023

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Human fingers and toes do not grow outward; instead, they form from within a larger foundational bud, as intervening cells recede to reveal the digits beneath. This is among many processes captured for the first time as scientists unveil a spatial cell atlas of the entire developing human limb, resolved in space and time.

11 Dec 2023

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Using machine learning, researchers successfully distinguished factors of healthy aging from chronic disease risks by analyzing health data across various ages, finding key markers like neutrophil counts and alkaline phosphatase levels as early indicators of healthy aging.

10 Dec 2023

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

Researchers in Italy have found that a low-carbohydrate organic Mediterranean diet significantly enhances male fertility by increasing testosterone levels and reducing sperm DNA fragmentation, offering new dietary guidelines for improving male reproductive health.

10 Dec 2023

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

SLE is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many treatment options.

8 Dec 2023

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Fatigue is common in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMD). The causes of fatigue are not well understood, and it is likely that they vary between people and over time.

8 Dec 2023

Majority of TikTok videos on IUDs present negative narratives, study finds December 0...

Popular TikTok videos related to intrauterine devices (IUDs) tend to depict negative patient experiences related to pain, while some videos conveyed unreliable information about the contraceptive devices.

8 Dec 2023

Unmasking system hesitancies that aggravated the COVID-19 tragedy

More than 1.2 million people have died in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic to date, more documented deaths than any other nation on Earth.

8 Dec 2023

Closing the gender gap in HIV treatment could slash infection rates in Uganda

A study looking at 15 years of HIV transmission and suppression in Uganda reveals how closing gender gaps in treatment could slash infection rates.

8 Dec 2023

£1.9 million funding supports research on drivers of health disparities and infection risk across England

Dr Rosalind Eggo, an Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), has been awarded over £1.9 million funding to lead research into drivers of health disparities and associated infectious disease burden across England.

8 Dec 2023

UKHSA encourages eligible people from ethnic minority groups to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines

UKHSA is strongly encouraging eligible people from ethnic minority groups, particularly people from the Pakistani and black Caribbean ethnic groups and individuals living in more deprived areas, to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

8 Dec 2023

How did machine learning models perform in identifying hepatitis in patients with diabetes?

The performance of different machine learning models in detecting hepatitis among people with diabetes.

8 Dec 2023

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial cells, is the most common form of pancreatic cancer, with a very high mortality rate.

7 Dec 2023

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

7 Dec 2023

Study shows decline in post-surgery opioid prescriptions, but urges continued efforts

Post-surgery pain relief has shifted away from opioid-containing medications over the past seven years, but the downward trend has slowed since 2020, a new study shows.

7 Dec 2023

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Lung cancer kills more people globally each year than any other type of cancer, however new Curtin University-led research has found less than five minutes of daily physical activity could be linked with prolonged life in people living with inoperable forms of the disease.

7 Dec 2023

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study explores immunoregulatory nanomedicines for respiratory infections, highlighting their potential in enhancing treatment outcomes and vaccine efficacy.

7 Dec 2023

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

Study reveals societal stigma and negative stereotypes associated with acne, highlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of this skin condition.

7 Dec 2023

New data illustrates evolving trends in breast enhancement over the past 16 years

Ongoing quality improvement data submitted by Board-certified plastic surgeons highlight current trends in surgical technique in cosmetic breast augmentation using implants, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

7 Dec 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study shows community-based mental health services reduce stigma and inequalities

From surviving to thriving: a framework for long-term success in people with HIV

New atlas characterizes cellular landscape of the early human limb

Machine learning reveals key markers for healthy aging, separate from chronic disease risks

Study links organic Mediterranean diet to improved male fertility

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Majority of TikTok videos on IUDs present negative narratives, study finds December 0...

Unmasking system hesitancies that aggravated the COVID-19 tragedy

Closing the gender gap in HIV treatment could slash infection rates in Uganda

£1.9 million funding supports research on drivers of health disparities and infection risk across England

UKHSA encourages eligible people from ethnic minority groups to book their flu and COVID-19 vaccines

How did machine learning models perform in identifying hepatitis in patients with diabetes?

Fused pancreatic cancer organoid system captures tumor heterogeneity and drug resistance

A class of diabetes medications may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer

Study shows decline in post-surgery opioid prescriptions, but urges continued efforts

Less than five minutes of daily physical activity could prolong life in people with inoperable lung cancer

Immunoregulatory nanomedicines for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

New data illustrates evolving trends in breast enhancement over the past 16 years

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