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New CDC opioid guidelines: Too little, too late for chronic pain patients?

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain.

15 Mar 2023

Vaccination protects lupus patients from contracting COVID-19

Researchers determine the risk of COVID-19 and possibility of severe sequelae in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the general population.

14 Mar 2023

New solution based on deep learning classifies epileptic events in near real-time

According to the World Health Organization, close to 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy, a chronic neurological disease, whose seizures are considered one of the main symptoms.

14 Mar 2023

State-level insurance policy prohibiting discrimination can increase access to gender-affirming surgery

Implementation of a state-level insurance policy that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression can increase access to gender-affirming surgical care, according to a new study by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine.

14 Mar 2023

New genetic animal model may inform potential therapeutic options for Down syndrome

National Institutes of Health researchers compared a new genetic animal model of Down syndrome to the standard model and found the updated version to be more similar to the changes seen in humans.

14 Mar 2023

Facility-level disparities linked to racial health inequality among prostate cancer patients

Racial minorities in the United States are less likely to receive treatment for prostate cancer and, overall, have worse survival outcomes compared to individuals who are white.

14 Mar 2023

Correcting abnormalities in solid tumor's blood vessels can improve efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy

A type of immune therapy called chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy has revolutionized the treatment of multiple types of blood cancers but has shown limited efficacy against glioblastoma - the deadliest type of primary brain cancer - and other solid tumors.

14 Mar 2023

Understanding how cells adjust in real time to withstand stresses on our health

Every minute of every day, our body adapts to meet the needs of each moment. When we binge on carbs, exercise, or become sick, chemical reactions inside our cells switch on, slow down, or shift strategy so that we have the energy and strength we need.

14 Mar 2023

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

In a recent article published in the journal Cureus, researchers at Loma Linda University Medical Center and the University of California Irvine reviewed the impact of applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — stress management, plant-based nutrition, avoidance of risky substances, physical activity, social connections, and restorative sleep — on neurocognitive decline and dementia.

14 Mar 2023

Veterans’ health administration expands deployment of Mikroscan Systems

Mikroscan Technologies, innovators and manufacturers of live robotic microscopy and whole-slide imaging (WSI) systems, announces that it has expanded its relationship with the Veterans’ Administration through the multi-system sale of its SL5-20 Real-Time Telemicroscopy and Digital Pathology systems.

From Mikroscan Technologies 14 Mar 2023

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

Researchers review existing data on Clostridioides difficile infections among United States residents.

13 Mar 2023

Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

Previous studies of hurricanes have shown general increases in mortality but little has been known about how mortality following hurricane exposure may differ among older adults living with dementia.

13 Mar 2023

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

A recent study published in The Lancet Microbe summarized the evidence for respiratory transmission of mpox (formerly monkeypox).

13 Mar 2023

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers assessed the risk factors and predictive models for post-acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

13 Mar 2023

Remote hypertension program helped patients to manage blood pressure during the pandemic

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for death worldwide. During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine blood pressure assessments decreased because of global disruptions to medical care delivery.

13 Mar 2023

Schizophrenia risk conferred by rare damaging genetic variants is conserved across ethnicities

Researchers have identified two previously unknown genes linked to schizophrenia and newly implicated a third gene as carrying risk for both schizophrenia and autism.

13 Mar 2023

Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

Rotator cuff tears are the leading cause of shoulder disability in adults and result in $12 billion in medical bills annually.

13 Mar 2023

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

13 Mar 2023

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health.

13 Mar 2023

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

The human intestine is an environment inhabited by many bacteria and other microorganisms collectively known as the gut microbiome, gut microbiota or intestinal flora. In most people, it contributes to wellness.

13 Mar 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

New CDC opioid guidelines: Too little, too late for chronic pain patients?

Vaccination protects lupus patients from contracting COVID-19

New solution based on deep learning classifies epileptic events in near real-time

State-level insurance policy prohibiting discrimination can increase access to gender-affirming surgery

New genetic animal model may inform potential therapeutic options for Down syndrome

Facility-level disparities linked to racial health inequality among prostate cancer patients

Correcting abnormalities in solid tumor's blood vessels can improve efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy

Understanding how cells adjust in real time to withstand stresses on our health

Revamping lifestyle can bolster brain health and stave off neurocognitive decline

Veterans’ health administration expands deployment of Mikroscan Systems

The burden of Clostridioides difficile infections in the United States

Hurricane exposure associated with increased mortality among older adults living with dementia

Summarizing the evidence of respiratory transmission of mpox

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Remote hypertension program helped patients to manage blood pressure during the pandemic

Schizophrenia risk conferred by rare damaging genetic variants is conserved across ethnicities

Pitt and ēlizur partner to create a device for at-home rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair surgery

Active disease process in early CTE differs substantially from late-stage disease

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

New study focuses on genetic diversity of E. coli bacteria in hospitalized patients

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