Scientists identify key mechanism in development of skin cancer
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
LMU researchers have discovered how the interplay between a key protein and an endolysosomal ion channel promotes tumor development in skin cancer.
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Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Florida's surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, cited developmental concerns from higher levels of fluoride than are found in most U.S. water supplies.
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Printable organic X-ray sensors may transform treatment for cancer patients
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
An international research team, led by the University of Wollongong (UOW), has found wearable organic X-ray sensors could offer safer radiotherapy protocols for cancer patients.
Episode 366: Neurology VMR – Headache and Seizure
The Clinical Problem Solvers
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
[link] Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Bayan presents a case of headache and seizure to Aye. Neurology DDx Schema Aye Chan Moe Thant ( @AyeThant94 ) Aye is a physician from Myanmar and now working as a clinical research team member at the Department of Neurology, Washington University in Saint Louis.
Woman receives world's first robotic double-lung transplant
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A 57-year-old woman with COPD has received the world's first fully robotic double lung transplant.
More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week.
Animal characters can boost young children's psychological development, study suggests
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Children's books are full of animal characters whose antics capture the hearts and inspire the imaginations of their young readers.
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Probiotic may counteract fire-retardant chemical damage
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Known to disrupt hormones and persist in the environment, these pollutants have been detected in water, soil, air, food products, animals, human tissues, and even breast milk.
TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The celebrity doctor recently held investments worth tens of millions of dollars in health care, tech, and food companies which could pose significant conflicts of interest.
Clinical trial: Monoclonal antibody may be an effective alternative to cisplatin in treatment of head and neck cancers
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Head and neck cancers are the seventh most common type of cancer worldwide, according to the 2020 World Cancer Report. Smokers and drinkers, as well as those with HPV infections, are disproportionately affected.
What to know about Trump's picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming president shift the priorities of agencies that are key to public health.
Researchers link snoring to behavioral problems in adolescents without declines in cognition
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM).
RFK Jr. and vaccine politics
Common Sense Family Doctor
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Several years ago, during the first Trump administration, I excoriated the then-nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services , orthopedic surgeon Tom Price, for his poor understanding of cancer screening. (Secretary Price was confirmed by the Senate, but ended up serving for less than 8 months and resigning abruptly after Politico discovered he had spent $1 million in taxpayer dollars flying on private jets and military aircraft.
How ovarian cancer cells adapt while moving across tissues
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The spread of tumor from the primary cancer site to distant organs, called metastasis, has puzzled scientists for many years—they are only now beginning to pinpoint triggers and mechanisms that drive this process.
Trans health care under Trump may follow the abortion playbook and its Hyde amendment
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Republicans spent $222 million on anti-trans and LGBTQ advertising in the campaign. Various policy initiatives are on the incoming administration's to-do list.
Flu, COVID vaccination rates remain low as winter nears
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Worn down by pandemic-era vaccine overload, many Americans are ignoring pleas by health officials to get immunized against the flu and COVID-19, new data shows.
Cardiology collaboration advances machine learning predictions for AFib after stroke
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Researchers at Penn State are using machine learning and existing electrocardiogram (ECG) data to help doctors make more accurate predictions. A team of artificial intelligence engineers, in collaboration with a team of physicians from Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, is working to develop novel algorithms for point-of-care, in-house use and for technology licensing.
One in three kids will injure their mouth or teeth—here's what to do when it happens
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Every parent has witnessed it: A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an errant baseball. Ideally, it's nothing a Band-Aid, some ice, and a big kiss can't make better.
Women are less likely to receive CPR than men. Training on manikins with breasts could help
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
If someone's heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, providing oxygen to the brain and vital organs until specialist treatment arrives.
Social context tunes visual perception in fruit flies: Three neural circuit mechanisms linked to vision changes
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Howard Hughes Medical Institute-led research has uncovered three neural circuit mechanisms that enable female fruit flies to modify their visual processing during aggressive interactions.
Q&A: How school eligibility influences the spread of infectious diseases
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A study in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how school attendance influences the spread of infectious diseases, using COVID-19 as a case study.
Global study shows depressive disorders not getting adequate treatment
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
A University of Queensland-led team analyzed data for 204 countries and territories, to assess global access to adequate mental health care. The study involved researchers from the University of Washington, the World Health Organization and Harvard University and was published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Team behind film about world's first IVF baby hope to spread joy and debate
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The makers of a new film about the British pioneers of IVF hope it highlights the "fragile" status of fertility treatment, with perceived threats in places like the United States and dwindling availability in the UK.
Flavored vapes behind big surge in U.S. e-cigarette sales
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
E-cigarettes flew off store shelves between 2019 and 2023, and 80% were in youth-friendly flavors like fruit, candy, mint and menthol.
Data show 24.3% of U.S. adults had chronic pain in past three months in 2023
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic pain in the previous three months, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Using principles from pest management, researchers aim to extend survival rate, quality of life for cancer patients
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Just as crop-devouring insects evolve to resist pesticides, cancer cells can increase their lethality by developing resistance to treatment. In fact, most deaths from cancer are caused by the evolution of therapeutic resistance.
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