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Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

In a recent study published in the journal eClinical Medicine, researchers in the United States reported findings of qualitative research that they pursued to understand the perceived impact of weight stigma and weight-neutral care among women receiving treatment for binge eating disorder (BED) with type 2 diabetes. BED is the most common eating disorder in the United States (US).

29 Jan 2023

Nerve stimulation therapy for spinal cord injuries shows promise in animal studies

A nerve stimulation therapy developed at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is showing promise in animal studies and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain function of their arms.

27 Jan 2023

Treatment to boost white blood cells may benefit patients with glioblastoma

A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals at least one cause of low white blood cell counts in patients treated for glioblastoma and demonstrates a potential treatment strategy that improves survival in mice.

27 Jan 2023

Researchers explore respiratory syncytial virus infection before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers assessed the occurrence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection prior tobefore and at the time of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

27 Jan 2023

Studying the HIV response for pandemic preparedness

Researchers assessed the impact of utilizing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response in improving pandemic preparedness.

27 Jan 2023

Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe

Mark Buck, a physician and pharmacist in Helena, Montana, said he's been seeing more patients turn to urgent care clinics when they run out of medication.

27 Jan 2023

California’s resolve questioned after it grants Medi-Cal contract concessions

California's decision last month to cancel the results of a long-planned bidding competition among commercial health plans in its Medicaid program has some industry insiders and consumer advocates wondering whether the state can stand up to insurers and force improvements in care for millions of low-income beneficiaries.

27 Jan 2023

Benefits of telemedicine for healthcare outweigh its operating costs

Telemedicine and virtual appointments have become more popular in routine health and wellness since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

26 Jan 2023

UK oncologists and cardiologists collaborate to prevent chemo-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

Ever since she was 12 years old, Barbie Johnson has been a Kentucky girl at heart. Raised in the bluegrass, Barbie has worked at UK HealthCare for 18 years, first in gynecologic oncology and now in surgery scheduling.

26 Jan 2023

Loyalty card data on over-the-counter drug purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier

Loyalty card data on over-the-counter medicine purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier according to a pioneering study funded by Cancer Research UK.

26 Jan 2023

Caron Receives Patents for Humanity COVID-19 Program Award from the United States Patent and Trademark Office

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26 Jan 2023

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

The World Health Organization ranks antibiotic resistance as one of the top ten threats to global health. There is therefore a great need for new solutions to tackle resistant bacteria and reduce the use of antibiotics.

26 Jan 2023

More Californians are dying at home. Another covid ‘new normal’?

The covid-19 pandemic has spurred a surge in the proportion of Californians who are dying at home rather than in a hospital or nursing home, accelerating a slow but steady rise that dates back at least two decades.

26 Jan 2023

Cardiovascular disease risk after pre-eclampsia manifests at young ages and early after delivery

Women with pre-eclampsia have a higher likelihood of heart attack and stroke than their peers within just seven years of delivery, with risks remaining elevated more than 20 years later.

26 Jan 2023

Sobering statistics from the AHA's 2023 heart disease and stroke update

The AHA discusses some of the ways in which COVID-19 impacted cardiovascular health throughout the pandemic.

25 Jan 2023

Mount Sinai scientists earn $12 million to elucidate novel causes of food allergies and atopic dermatitis

Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.

25 Jan 2023

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Researchers described the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention network (CoVPN) and its contribution to clinical efficacy evaluations of COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 trials.

25 Jan 2023

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

In a recent briefing document published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) ahead of an advisory committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023, the national agency proposed that people should be given yearly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

25 Jan 2023

Conference to address pivotal issues impacting the health sector

Three former federal secretaries of health headline the marquee for "The Business of Health Care: Managing Through Uncertainty" conference to be held at the University of Miami.

25 Jan 2023

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

Researchers performed a retrospective cohort study among immunocompromised patients registered with Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC), an integrated healthcare system in the United States of America (USA) between December 14, 2020, and August 6, 2022.

25 Jan 2023

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Latest Healthcare News and Research

Research supports weight-neutral care for women with binge eating disorders

Nerve stimulation therapy for spinal cord injuries shows promise in animal studies

Treatment to boost white blood cells may benefit patients with glioblastoma

Researchers explore respiratory syncytial virus infection before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Studying the HIV response for pandemic preparedness

Montana pharmacists may get more power to prescribe

California’s resolve questioned after it grants Medi-Cal contract concessions

Benefits of telemedicine for healthcare outweigh its operating costs

UK oncologists and cardiologists collaborate to prevent chemo-induced cardiomyopathy in cancer patients

Loyalty card data on over-the-counter drug purchases could help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier

Caron Receives Patents for Humanity COVID-19 Program Award from the United States Patent and Trademark Office

New spray can have a dual impact in the fight against antibiotic resistance

More Californians are dying at home. Another covid ‘new normal’?

Cardiovascular disease risk after pre-eclampsia manifests at young ages and early after delivery

Sobering statistics from the AHA's 2023 heart disease and stroke update

Mount Sinai scientists earn $12 million to elucidate novel causes of food allergies and atopic dermatitis

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Conference to address pivotal issues impacting the health sector

Study points at low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters by immunocompromised people in the US

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