MADRID — Because of the hormone changes that occur throughout their lives, women experience sleep problems that differ significantly from those experienced by men. Indeed, 75% to 84% of pregnant women don’t sleep well during the third trimester, and up to 80% of women in menopause have symptoms that prevent them from getting a good
Month: October 2022
CNN — For the first time, the US Preventive Services Task Force has recommended screening for anxiety in children 8 and older. In its final recommendations, published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA, the task force also urged screening for depression in children 12 and older, consistent with recommendations from 2016. Both sets of recommendations
In a recent review published in Thrombosis Research, researchers reported the mechanisms involved in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) coagulopathy and the significance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections for cancer patients concerning outcomes, thromboembolic complication risks and consequences of management strategies. Study: COVID-19 associated coagulopathy and thrombosis in cancer. Image Credit: MattLphotography/Shutterstock
Meet Keo Capestany. He’s one of the 2022 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes, and he’ll be posting updates on his health & wellness journey through the rest of this year. At age 86, Keo preaches “the gospel of pumping iron.” Today, Keo is sharing a personal story to show that even an octogenarian weightlifter can use
People walk by a Covid-19 testing site at Times Square on May 12, 2022 in New York City. Liao Pan | China News Service | Getty Images The U.S. faces at least seven different versions of Covid-19 omicron as the nation heads into winter when health officials are expecting another wave of viral infections. Although
A University of Texas at Arlington bioengineering researcher is leading a team to develop a biodegradable, elastic patch as a new treatment for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). One of every three newborns with this devastating condition dies. Five children are born with this birth defect every day in the United States. Yi Hong, a professor
Subcutaneous immunotherapy treatment (SCIT) for reducing cat allergy symptoms appeared to be more effective and longer lasting with the help of tezepelumab (Tezspire), a monoclonal antibody recently approved for severe asthma, results from a phase I/II trial suggested. While the randomized CATNIP trial failed to meet its primary endpoint — a difference in total nasal
Signs of brain impairment appeared as early as 9 years before people received a diagnosis for Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases, an analysis of U.K. Biobank data showed. For several neurodegenerative syndromes, cognitive and functional changes were spotted in baseline assessments 5 to 9 years before diagnosis, reported Timothy Rittman, BMBS, BMedSci, PhD, of the
What can the imperfections found in nature teach us about our own lives? On the expansive grounds of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, there stands a very unusual tree. The cedar was first planted when Capability Brown re-modelled the landscaped gardens between 1763 and 1774, and it’s still there today, overlooking the lakes and the palace beyond.
As outbreaks of flu and other respiratory conditions pop up across the United States, health experts say the nation may be facing an early and severe flu season. “I’m concerned that we will have a very substantial influenza season coming up this year, very different from our two previous seasons,” William Schaffner, MD, an infectious
The efficacy of many FDA-approved cancer drug combinations is not due to synergistic interactions between drugs, but rather to a form of “bet hedging,” according to a new study published by Harvard Medical School researchers in Cell on Dec. 14. Read the full story at https://hms.harvard.edu/news/combination-rethink Like Harvard Medical School on Facebook: https://goo.gl/4dwXyZ Follow on
Is envy over a partner’s past clouding a happy future? According to onlinedoctor.com, in the UK, the average person has seven sexual partners across a lifetime but, whatever your own experience, it’s fair to say that most people will go into a new relationship bringing their own history. So, what happens when the past gets
VIENNA — Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) into the small intestine led to a better response rate of longer duration in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), vs it being administered into the large intestine, according to a new study. Patients also reported an improvement in symptoms and quality of life with repeated doses of FMT
CNN — About half of registered voters in the United States say they are more motivated to vote in next month’s midterm elections than they were in previous elections – and abortion is a key issue driving that motivation, according to new survey data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Exactly 50% of US voters now
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) envelope (E) protein activity in terms of calcium cations (Ca2+) cations. Study: The SARS-CoV-2 envelope (E) protein forms a calcium- and voltage-activated calcium channel. Image Credit: PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek/Shutterstock Functional ion channels are critical in the
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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. Healthcare and banks The Club’s bank stocks JNJ, PG, DHR report next week 1. Healthcare and banks On Friday morning, Jim Cramer said the Club stands by our decision to
Even months after critical illness for sepsis, children are at risk for new or worsening medical conditions, a study suggests. One in five children in a national cohort either developed or experienced progressing disease within six months of leaving the intensive care unit for sepsis, according to the research in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers compared data
Antihistamines were involved in at least 15% of recent overdose deaths, according to 2019-2020 data from 43 states and the District of Columbia. Of 92,033 overdose deaths during this time period, 14.7% were antihistamine-positive and 3.6% were antihistamine-involved, reported Amanda Dinwiddie, MPH, of the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control in Atlanta, and
Violence in the workplace has always been part of healthcare. When I worked as a clerk in the emergency room years ago, I noticed a patient in the ED making karate moves. He jumped over the counter, put his fist through our time clock, then pushed his way farther into the ED. A highway patrolman
This kind of content is rife on social media, but what’s the impact? If you’ve ever taken a peek into the world of online fitness content, you’ve almost certainly come across ‘before and after’ body transformation pictures and videos. They could be there to sell you a fitness program, a diet supplement, or simply be
A group of surgeons stands around a car crash victim in an operating room performing multiple simultaneous emergency procedures. A few work to control the patient’s brain bleed. A few others focus on saving the life of her unborn fetus. Meanwhile, they collectively sing The Fray’s 2005 hit, “How to Save a Life.” This is
Our sun safety messaging tours the UK with the NIVEA Sun Safety Roadshow This year, we wanted to show our deep appreciation to NIVEA Sun who have supported Cancer Research UK for the last decade. To help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from the fear
Marisa Peer, world-renowned therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy® joins Happiful’s podcast to share what you can do to make positive changes in your life, starting today Marisa Peer has worked with thousands of people throughout her prestigious career and she credits them all for the lessons they’ve taught her along the way. These
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) for allergic rhinitis and asthma is effective long-term, according to a literature review of real-world evidence by researchers in Germany and Poland. “Real-world data for AIT complement those from randomized controlled trials. The RWE [real-world evidence] studies summarized in this review demonstrated the effectiveness of AIT in hampering the progression of rhinitis
CNN — After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, an obstetrician who works at a hospital in the Northeast thought she could make a difference by publicly describing what she was seeing, by telling the stories of the patients she saw suffering in the aftermath of the court’s historic court ruling.
Oxygen is vital for life, and clinicians can provide supplemental oxygen to patients through face masks and nasal tubes, but there are no methods available for delivering oxygen directly into cells. This capability would be useful initially as a research tool but could eventually have important medical applications-;for example, to enhance therapies that lose effectiveness
© Anne-Katrin Purkiss Cancer Research UK would like to pay tribute to Dame Valerie Beral, whose research has contributed enormously to the field of women’s health. Dame Valerie was born in Australia where she studied medicine at the University of Sydney. After a few years of clinical work, she turned her attention to epidemiology and
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