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Onsen bathing in the evening hours linked to lower prevalence of hypertension in older Japanese adults

Nothing beats a good soak in a hot bath, and when it really hits the spot, you can almost feel your worries and ailments diffusing out into steam.

21 Dec 2022

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

Rising to meet the formidable challenge of the timely diagnosis of dementia, research scientists from Regenstrief Institute, IUPUI and the medical schools of Indiana University and University of Miami are conducting the Digital Detection of Dementia study, a real-world evaluation of the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool they developed for early identification of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in primary care, the setting where most adults receive healthcare.

21 Dec 2022

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

As concerns about youth mental health, school shootings, and other forms of violence prompt more school systems to conduct mental health screenings, a UCR-led analysis is urging school officials to proceed with deference to student family, cultural, and community backgrounds.

21 Dec 2022

Review on nanoparticles usage for treating thrombosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections

Researchers provided an overview of nanomedicine strategies to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced thrombosis.

21 Dec 2022

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.

21 Dec 2022

What are the characteristics of misdiagnosed human mpox cases?

In a recent study, researchers characterized overlooked cases of monkeypox (MPX).

21 Dec 2022

Age-stratified analysis of COVID-19 severity outcomes among vaccinees and individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 exposure in Indiana

Researchers assessed the effectiveness of vaccine-conferred immune protection against novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections, any-cause visits to hospitals and emergency departments (ED), and deaths in Indiana.

21 Dec 2022

ACAAI’s two new yardsticks on managing eosinophilic esophagitis and cough published

Beginning in 2016, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) began developing a series of yardsticks to help practitioners better understand the range of treatments available for allergic conditions.

21 Dec 2022

Clinical trials demonstrate safety and efficacy of Ebola Zaire vaccines

Two vaccines against the Zaire strain of Ebola virus are immunogenic and safe in both adults and children, according to initial results from two phase II clinical trials published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

21 Dec 2022

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day linked to cardiovascular disease mortality among people with severe hypertension

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among people with severe high blood pressure (160/100 mm Hg or higher) but not people with high blood pressure not considered severe, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

21 Dec 2022

MHRA authorizes the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sanofi

VidPrevtyn Beta, the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sanofi, has been authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

21 Dec 2022

An Air Force career held up because of debt owed for medical bills

In late August 2022, Samaria Bradford was prepared to leave for basic training any day. She'd been in contact with an Air Force recruiter.

21 Dec 2022

Exploring environmental viral emissions after SARS-CoV-2 Human challenge

A recent study captured the dynamics of pre-symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 emissions and reported the extent, magnitude, and routes of viral transmission are heterogeneous, with nasal mucosa being an important source of viral transmission.

21 Dec 2022

Hundreds of US hospitals sue patients or threaten their credit, a KHN investigation finds

Despite growing evidence of the harm caused by medical debt, hundreds of U.S. hospitals maintain policies to aggressively pursue patients for unpaid bills, using tactics such as lawsuits, selling patient accounts to debt buyers, and reporting patients to credit rating agencies, a KHN investigation shows.

21 Dec 2022

A medical cost-sharing plan left pastor with most of the cost

Jeff King needed his heart rhythm restored to normal with a procedure called an ablation — sooner rather than later, his doctor said. Jeff asked the hospital for a cost estimate but said he didn't hear back before his scheduled surgery in January 2021 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.

21 Dec 2022

The case of the two Grace Elliotts: A medical billing mystery

Earlier this year, Grace Elizabeth Elliott got a mysterious hospital bill for medical care she had never received.

21 Dec 2022

New method uses artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have used artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells in a completely new way.

21 Dec 2022

Huge multi-omic data analysis deciphers colorectal cancer genetics

An analysis of more than 100,000 colorectal cancer cases and 154,000 healthy controls published in Nature Genetics uncovered hundreds of signals that may serve as new treatment and prevention targets.

21 Dec 2022

Prioritizing the assignment of part-time workers can improve consistency of care in long-term care facilities

In the United States, a multi-billion-dollar industry employs nurses and nursing assistants to provide long-term care in facilities such as nursing homes, residential care facilities, and home health agencies.

21 Dec 2022

Mount Sinai researchers construct a computer-derived marker for coronary artery disease

Using machine learning and clinical data from electronic health records, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York constructed an in silico, or computer-derived, marker for coronary artery disease (CAD) to better measure clinically important characterizations of the disease.

21 Dec 2022

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Onsen bathing in the evening hours linked to lower prevalence of hypertension in older Japanese adults

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

UCR-led analysis urges school officials for a holistic approach to mental health screenings

Review on nanoparticles usage for treating thrombosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infections

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

What are the characteristics of misdiagnosed human mpox cases?

Age-stratified analysis of COVID-19 severity outcomes among vaccinees and individuals with prior SARS-CoV-2 exposure in Indiana

ACAAI’s two new yardsticks on managing eosinophilic esophagitis and cough published

Clinical trials demonstrate safety and efficacy of Ebola Zaire vaccines

Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day linked to cardiovascular disease mortality among people with severe hypertension

MHRA authorizes the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sanofi

An Air Force career held up because of debt owed for medical bills

Exploring environmental viral emissions after SARS-CoV-2 Human challenge

Hundreds of US hospitals sue patients or threaten their credit, a KHN investigation finds

A medical cost-sharing plan left pastor with most of the cost

The case of the two Grace Elliotts: A medical billing mystery

New method uses artificial DNA to target and kill cancer cells

Huge multi-omic data analysis deciphers colorectal cancer genetics

Prioritizing the assignment of part-time workers can improve consistency of care in long-term care facilities

Mount Sinai researchers construct a computer-derived marker for coronary artery disease

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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

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