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The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Researchers investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL), stress, and gut microbiota in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

A single-dose intranasal vaccine effectively induces robust immune responses.

24 Oct 2023

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Allison Roderick has a warning and a pledge for rural residents of her county: The water from their wells could be contaminated, but the government can help make it safe.

24 Oct 2023

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

The use of resistant potato starch (RPS), to modify gut microbial metabolism.

24 Oct 2023

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Healthcare utilization by long coronavirus disease (COVID) or LC patients between January 2020 and 2023.

24 Oct 2023

DeNovix CellDrop becomes first ACT® label certified automated cell counter

The DeNovix CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter has achieved ACT® Label certification from My Green Lab®, making it the first automated cell counter accredited by the program.

24 Oct 2023

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Investigating tumor and gut microbiome traits that impact chemoradiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows.

24 Oct 2023

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain of people with Alzheimer's leads to epileptic seizures

Alzheimer's disease causes death of neurons, and researchers hypothesize this may contribute to abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to epileptic seizures.

23 Oct 2023

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about fentanyl in Colorado; $18,000 for technology to unlock cellphones in Southington, Connecticut; $2,900 for surveillance cameras and to train officers and canines in New Lexington, Ohio. And in other communities around the country, hundreds of thousands for vehicles, body scanners, and other equipment.

23 Oct 2023

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

Just 48 hours after her birth in a Seattle-area hospital in 2021, Layla Babayev was undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction.

23 Oct 2023

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

A groundbreaking study in NPJ Digital Medicine demonstrates the superior accuracy of AI-based imaging in diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis.

23 Oct 2023

Empowerment boosts resilience: Stigma's role in diabetes patients' quality of life

A Chinese study reveals how empowerment influences the quality of life of diabetic patients by moderating the impact of stigma.

23 Oct 2023

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2023

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

The study explores the interconnected risks between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), highlighting how SARS-CoV-2 can aggravate AD pathology through neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. It raises significant concerns about the long-term cognitive implications of COVID-19, especially among those already at risk for AD.

23 Oct 2023

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

Research paper evaluates the mental health impacts of the first COVID-19 wave on U.K. residents, revealing heightened psychological distress particularly among younger people, women, and minority groups. Factors such as financial stress, loneliness, and household density were found to significantly influence the severity of mental health decline during the pandemic.

23 Oct 2023

Is hitting the snooze button really a bad idea? Study sheds light on the impact of morning alarms on sleep and cognition

This comprehensive study delves into the widespread habit of using intermittent morning alarms, or 'snoozing,' exploring its predictors and consequences on sleep quality, mood, cortisol levels, and cognitive performance. The findings indicate that while snoozing doesn't significantly impact mood or sleep architecture, it may reduce sleep inertia and slightly enhance cognition upon waking, offering new insights into the pros and cons of this common behavior.

23 Oct 2023

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The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

DeNovix CellDrop becomes first ACT® label certified automated cell counter

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain of people with Alzheimer's leads to epileptic seizures

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Empowerment boosts resilience: Stigma's role in diabetes patients' quality of life

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Lockdown blues: Study reveals stark impact of COVID-19 on mental health in the UK

Is hitting the snooze button really a bad idea? Study sheds light on the impact of morning alarms on sleep and cognition

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Groundbreaking study reveals most effective adjunctive drug for Parkinson's disease

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe to host open MRI for cardiac imaging symposium at ESCR-ESTI 2023

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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