NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The federal government has allocated $1.15 billion so far on long COVID research, without bringing any new treatments to market. Patients and scientists say it's time to push harder for breakthroughs.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
"Tell a man he shouldn't think of a pink elephant and he can't get that beast out of his mind!
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The Clinical Problem Solvers
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
[link] Maddy , Youssef and Andrew share their approach to acute coronary syndrome as they discuss a case presented by Sharmin. Acute Coronary Syndrome Framework To join us live on Virtual Morning Report (VMR), sign up HERE.
InHouse Physicians
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, but it often takes a toll on your health. Discover Dr. Spero's essential tips for maintaining your well-being while on the go.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Emotional body odors may have the potential to enhance the anxiety-reducing effects of mindfulness. This is shown by a pilot study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, co-authored by researchers from Karolinska Institutet.
The Motivated MD
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The decision to rent or buy a home is the root of much anxiety in many individuals’ lives. I found this to be true in my life, and I think that for those in healthcare professions with prolonged training, it can be even more difficult. I rented until I was 32 years old and finally decided to purchase a home during the COVID-19 pandemic , and even then, it was a very difficult decision to make.
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NPR Health
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of a short, post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
New research has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope to millions of people with the condition world-wide.
FDA Law Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
By Larry K. Houck — Last May the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to transfer marijuana from schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to schedule III. Schedules of Controlled Substances: Rescheduling of Marijuana, 89 Fed. Reg. 44,597 (May 21, 2024).
PEMBlog
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The Kocher criteria can help you rule out a septic hip. Transient Synovitis is a much better diagnosis. It used to be called Toxic Synovitis, but that name was too scary so it got changed. Lyrics In a kid with hip pain I’ve got to explain The Kocher criteria And using your brain Cannot bear weight A fever complaint White count 12K ESR 40 today I’ve they’ve got all four The hips septic for sure But if they have none Then show them the door Note: CRP of >2.5 can replace ESR>40, but it was
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Author and TV host Kelly Corrigan has a radical way to support a loved one through a crisis, big or small. Here's her technique to make someone feel like it's safe to open up.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Using a gene-screening method they created, Stanford Medicine researchers may have discovered why an effective chemotherapy damages heart cells—and they have identified a drug that could keep the heart cells beating.
Myriad Genetics
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
November is Family Health History Month, an observance dedicated to sharing crucial health information within families and encouraging individuals to take proactive steps in their healthcare. Understanding your family’s health history, particularly with hereditary conditions like cancer, can be lifesaving. Kathy Baker’s journey as a two-time cancer survivor exemplifies the transformative power of genetic testing, particularly for families with a known BRCA1 mutation, and amplifies the importance
Blood, Sweat, and Tears
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
I haven’t been able to write anything aside from panado and antibiotics (etc) at work for a long while. I don’t know why. But I do know why. Final exams, work, burn out, chronic pain etc. Somehow, time just flies but at the same time, it also feels like it drags on in day to day life. You seldom stop to look behind you and see how far (or not- far) you’ve actually come.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
A research group led by Prof. Cai Xinxia from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a new method for fabricating high-precision, low-curvature microelectrode arrays (MEAs), which are designed for recording neuronal activities in the brain's deep small volume region. The study was published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
These are women murdered by an intimate partner, a family member, a rapist, a stranger randomly assaulting females. Laws do not always offer protection and justice. What needs to be done?
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The January sales or Amazon's Prime Day? Or perhaps you like to hold out for a good old-fashioned everything-must-go shop clearance.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Ewing sarcoma is a tumor of the bones and soft tissues that occurs in children and young people. Like all childhood cancers, it is rare—nine to 10 cases per million inhabitants per year—but it is very aggressive: 25% of patients do not respond well to regular therapy and they often experience relapses.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Moderate alcohol intake and eating more fruit, oily fish and cereals are linked to lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while tea and coffee may be linked to increased risk, new research shows.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Although crackles have long been regarded as a hallmark finding in physical examinations, a new study has revealed their unreliability not only among human physicians but also in artificial intelligence systems.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and size of tumors. This is the result of AutoPET, an international competition in medical image analysis, where researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) were ranked fifth.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Around 5%–10% of people with COVID infections go on to experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting three months or more.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms. For decades, the standard treatment for these potentially life-threatening episodes has remained unchanged—treatment with steroids, such as prednisolone.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
During her years as a military linguist, Bailey Williams pushed her body to extremes. Her new book is Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Negotiations over a U.N. treaty to cut plastics have been bogged down. Environmental groups blame the oil and gas industry.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Becoming a father can be a daunting life transition which, for many men, can be a stressful and isolating experience. Yet, fathers often lack access to support and information to help them cope during this transition. This is significant, as lack of support may increase a father's risk of developing mental health problems such as postnatal depression, which affects 1 in 10 UK fathers.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Clinical trials have shown that people using weight-loss jabs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, lose anywhere between 16% and 21% of their body weight. But the drugs don't work for everyone.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Between 1945, when the second world war ended, and the start of the 2010s, average life expectancy and mortality rates in high-income countries improved continuously. But from around 2012, in the UK and in several other countries like the US, Germany and the Netherlands, the rate of improvement slowed, stopped, or even went into reverse.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered how genetics can affect the success of venetoclax, a treatment for multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer. Their study, "Predictors of Response to Venetoclax and Therapeutic Potential of CDK7 Inhibition in Multiple Myeloma," was published this month in the journal Blood Neoplasia.
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two divisions—the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, often described as the body's accelerator and brake, respectively. For example, the sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response in reaction to danger, concentrating energy on immediate survival and halting less urgent functions
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
The singers have criticized "They Don't Know It's Christmas" for perpetuating "damaging stereotypes" of Africans as a charity case. Bob Geldof defends the song. We went to Kibera for comments.
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