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Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Vitamin D's role in type 2 diabetes management is evolving, with evidence suggesting it may improve blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related inflammation.

29 Oct 2024

Vance wrongly blames rural hospital closures on immigrants in the country illegally

During a recent presidential campaign rally in Wisconsin, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) was asked how a Trump administration would protect rural health care access in the face of hospital closures, such as two this year in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

29 Oct 2024

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Research indicates elevated cardiovascular risk in vitiligo patients, underscoring the necessity for enhanced monitoring and preventive healthcare measures.

29 Oct 2024

‘Dreamers’ can enroll in ACA plans this year — but a court challenge could get in the way

When open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, starts nationwide this week, a group that had previously been barred from signing up will be eligible for the first time: The "Dreamers." That's the name given to children brought to the United States without immigration paperwork who have since qualified for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

29 Oct 2024

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

29 Oct 2024

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.

29 Oct 2024

Study reveals AI's potential and pitfalls in medical diagnosis

Published in JAMA Network Open, a collaborative team of researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Stanford University, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the University of Virginia studied how well doctors used GPT-4 - an artificial intelligence (AI) large language model system - for diagnosing patients.

28 Oct 2024

NCCN unveils preliminary findings on Health Equity Report Card tool

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network is presenting preliminary data from a study evaluating the usability of the Health Equity Report Card (HERC) tool during the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Expo.

28 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover key mechanisms of CRISPR gene editing

CRISPR/Cas9 is a gene editing tool that has revolutionized biomedical research and led to the first FDA-approved CRISPR-based gene therapy.

28 Oct 2024

Study highlights importance of RSV vaccination for high-risk populations

Since their introduction last year, researchers have been monitoring the real-world impact of the new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines.

28 Oct 2024

New genetic insights reveal kidney disease risk in West Africans

A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria.

28 Oct 2024

Global leaders gather at the NFCR Summit to drive breakthroughs in cancer care

The 2024 National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) Global Summit and Award Ceremonies for Cancer Research & Entrepreneurship, co-hosted with the AIM-HI Accelerator Fund, convened the world's top experts across cancer research, biotech entrepreneurship, pharmaceuticals, investment, and patient advocacy.

28 Oct 2024

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

The National Institutes of Health awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant to researchers at Case Western Reserve University to study how high blood-pressure drugs affect patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

28 Oct 2024

Penn Nursing receives $3.2 million to scale out a secure firearm storage intervention

The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) has been awarded a $3.2 million, 5-year grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) to scale out an evidence-based secure firearm storage intervention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

28 Oct 2024

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

There is a strong connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and spondyloarthritis - a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.

28 Oct 2024

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Host an Insightful Panel Discussion in Recognition of Stoptober

Stoptober takes place every October in the UK. The campaign encourages smokers to quit for 28 days.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 28 Oct 2024

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

One morning in late April, a small brick health clinic along the Thurgood Marshall Highway bustled with patients.

28 Oct 2024

Expanded access to weight-loss drugs could save thousands of lives

Researchers explore the potential benefits of expanding access to novel weight loss drugs to enhance survival rates in overweight and obese individuals.

28 Oct 2024

Yourgene Health Cystic Fibrosis Base assay receives IVDR accreditation

Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt group of companies), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, announces that it has received accreditation under the new EU requirements of the in vitro diagnostic regulation (IVDR) for the Yourgene® Cystic Fibrosis Base assay. The Yourgene Cystic Fibrosis Base assay is a Class C in vitro medical device under IVDR and is intended for use by healthcare professionals within a molecular laboratory environment.

From Yourgene Health 28 Oct 2024

Long-term PM2.5 exposure increases asthma risk

Asthma is currently an incurable disease that severely impairs quality of life, with recurring symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.

26 Oct 2024

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Vance wrongly blames rural hospital closures on immigrants in the country illegally

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

‘Dreamers’ can enroll in ACA plans this year — but a court challenge could get in the way

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

Study reveals AI's potential and pitfalls in medical diagnosis

NCCN unveils preliminary findings on Health Equity Report Card tool

Researchers uncover key mechanisms of CRISPR gene editing

Study highlights importance of RSV vaccination for high-risk populations

New genetic insights reveal kidney disease risk in West Africans

Global leaders gather at the NFCR Summit to drive breakthroughs in cancer care

NIH grants $2.6 million to explore the effects of high blood-pressure drugs in CKD patients

Penn Nursing receives $3.2 million to scale out a secure firearm storage intervention

Link between inflammatory bowel disease and spondyloarthritis revealed

Bedfont® Scientific Limited Host an Insightful Panel Discussion in Recognition of Stoptober

Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here’s why there’s so little progress

Expanded access to weight-loss drugs could save thousands of lives

Yourgene Health Cystic Fibrosis Base assay receives IVDR accreditation

Long-term PM2.5 exposure increases asthma risk

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