In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers investigated whether surgical and N95 face masks cause respiratory distress in children. Study: Respiratory function in children wearing face masks. Image Credit: BearFotos/Shutterstock Background Related Stories In a recent article published by Walach et al., they stated that the use of face masks in children raised
Month: October 2022
Kids as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety, even if they’re not showing signs or symptoms, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) advised in a final recommendation statement, suggesting a “moderate net benefit.” The task force also recommended that adolescents ages 12 to 18 be universally screened in primary care for major
How did Americans fare in doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19? A new survey has found that about 40% weren’t always quite honest about their COVID-19 status or did not comply with public health measures. For the study, published Monday in JAMA Network Open, researchers looked at the prevalence of Americans’ “misrepresentation and non-adherence”
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) have evidence of pulmonary gas exchange abnormalities during exercise as well as resting systemic vascular dysfunction, which may explain why they have a reduced exercise capacity and increased exertional dyspnea while exercising, a cross-sectional observation study suggests. “Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a multisystem disorder and sequelae
David Ginty, professor of neurobiology, studies the sense of touch, specifically the sensory neurons that are associated with the skin. This video is part of a series in which researchers explain the importance of their work. To view the series, go to hms.harvard.edu/research/science-matters
CNN — It’s been 100 days since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing constitutional protections for abortion access. Many states immediately banned the procedure. A new survey by the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive-health nonprofit, shows how consequential that June 24 decision has been. The survey found that among 15 states that were
Weight loss after bariatric surgery was linked with visceral fat reduction as well as reduced blood pressure, fasting glucose, and left ventricular remodeling, based an imaging study in 213 patients. “We found that ventricular function measured by strain imaging improved in both the left and right sides of the heart, but function measured in the
Artificial intelligence models that interpret medical images hold the promise to enhance clinicians’ ability to make accurate and timely diagnoses, while also lessening workload by allowing busy physicians to focus on critical cases and delegate rote tasks to AI. But AI models that lack transparency about how and why a diagnosis is made can be
Book Review: “Doing Diabetes Differently” – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission.
We’re buying 30 shares of Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) at roughly $160.83 each. Following Friday’s trade, Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust will own 505 shares of JNJ, increasing its weighting in the portfolio to 2.98% from 2.81%. This small Johnson & Johnson add into Friday’s broader market selloff is putting back to work a portion of the money
Children born with various syndromes caused by genetic or acquired factors have been the focus of many clinical and research studies. It is important to both understand the underlying mechanism and ameliorate the condition when possible. A recent Antioxidants review addresses the role of oxidative stress in genetic conditions such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome, DS),
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Recommended treatment for young infants with fever has changed dramatically over the past few years, with a focus on fewer hospitalizations and lumbar punctures, reduced antibiotic use (especially by IV), and shortened observation periods for those with possible bacterial infections, a pediatrician reported here. However, in some cases, clinical questions “are a
We share 12 meaningful ways you can make positive, sustainable, and actionable changes in your life to make happiness your priority and start building a brighter future Are you happy? Being happy is a goal that many of us aim for, but how do we know when we’re really happy? Shouldn’t it be simple –
Arebound of COVID-19 symptoms in some patients after taking Pfizer’s antiviral Paxlovid may be related to a robust immune response rather than a weak one, U.S. government researchers reported on Thursday. They concluded that taking a longer course of the drug – beyond the recommended five days – was not required to reduce the risk
VIENNA ― The real-world risk of colorectal cancer and associated mortality was lower among people who underwent a single screening colonoscopy than among those who did not have a colonoscopy, though only modestly so, the 10-year follow-up of the large, multicenter, randomized Northern-European Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (NordICC) trial shows. In effect, this means the
Finnian Mc Causland, MBBCh, MMSc, FRCPI, PG CertMedEd, Co-Director of the Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Investigation (MMSCI) program discusses why we focus on patient oriented care in the and the skills the MMSCI program it will develop.
CNN — Covid-19 vaccinations could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars this winter. A new analysis suggests that if more people in the United States get their booster by the end of the year, about 90,000 Covid-19 deaths could be prevented this fall and winter. But if booster vaccinations continue at their current
When energy reserves are running low, try this yoga flow to restore and replenish Exercise might not be the first thing you think of when you’re overtired and looking for ways to boost your energy levels – but perhaps it should be. The science behind this works in a few different ways. Firstly, when you
VIENNA — Type 1 diabetes complications are associated with changes in the composition and function of the gut microbiome, a large data linkage study shows. The largest changes were observed in those with diabetic nephropathy, but they were also observed to a lesser extent in those with glucose control (A1c), diabetic retinopathy, and other micro-
When struggling to conceive, every second that ticks by feels precious. That makes it easy to get discouraged: 65 percent of those who seek fertility care eventually discontinue treatment, the majority due to stress. That’s why Penn Medicine recently instituted a telemedicine-driven program aimed at seeing patients more quickly and starting treatments sooner. The program,
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Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. Jobs data weighs on stocks We’re buying more JNJ Quick takes on our chip and pharma names 1. Jobs data weighs on stocks Stocks slipped Friday morning as Wall Street
Teenagers who misuse alcohol may struggle more with drinking problems in their 20s and 30s, be in poorer health and feel less satisfied with their lives, according to a study led by Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University. Published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers defined adolescent alcohol misuse based on responses about
Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, Ukrainians have been living in conditions of a long-term and unpredictable threat to their lives. The body and psyche are overloaded with stress. Every day, the mass media informs the public about new horrific details of torture, rape, and murder. As the coordinator of a training program for
The feeling that we’re putting on a different face or adopting a slightly different persona is something many of us have experienced. But for some, social masking is a way of life, and seems like the only way they feel they can fit in We’ve all done it. That moment at work where a question
The number of children and teens who die from gun violence in the United States on a given day could fill a typical high school classroom, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Preventing firearm-related injuries and deaths in children and youth “demands a public safety approach like regulation of motor vehicles,” the group
CNN — The breast cancer death rate in the United States has dropped significantly, but Black women continue to be more likely to die from the disease despite having a lower incidence of it, according to a new American Cancer Society report. The study published this week in the CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Whatever the mechanism of benefit from dapagliflozin (Farxiga) in patients with heart failure (HF), the drug — and potentially also other sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors — its blood pressure (BP) lowering effects aren’t likely to contribute much. Indeed, at least in patients with HF and non-reduced ejection fractions, dapagliflozin has only a modest BP-lowering
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