What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘virus’? If I had to guess, I would say you’re thinking about something negative. Most likely an illness of some kind. And, of course, that’s a reasonable answer. But what if I told you we can use viruses as a treatment for
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The overall case volume for surgical mitral-valve (MV) repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) hasn’t changed much nearly a decade into the age of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER). But, over the same period, there’s been a shift in the surgical MV repair case mix at centers that have offered both the surgical option and TEER,
Our natural desire to get on with others is no bad thing, but what happens when people-pleasing starts to hold you back? As human beings, the need for social connection is hard-wired into our brains, so it’s no wonder that most people place huge importance on being liked. It’s a normal, healthy response to value
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023. Hoth Therapeutics, Inc., a patient-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced proof-of-concept data generated using cognitive and behavioral assessments in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model (aged APP/PS1+/- mice), supporting the therapeutic cognitive potential of HT-ALZ after chronic oral dosing of 20mg/kg and 40mg/kg of HT-ALZ The research was conducted as part of
People gather outside the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on January 17, 2023. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP) (Photo by ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images) Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to allow non-fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country without a negative pre-departure test
Health is related to the outcomes of multiple risk factors that affect physical, mental, and social health. There is, however, little research on how lifestyle-related behaviors affect mental health. A new study examines how such behaviors at the age of 20 affect the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress between 22 and 27 years. Study:
The current COVID-19 mRNA vaccine boosters are bivalent, meaning they contain equal amounts of spike protein mRNA for the original Wuhan virus sequence and for the BA.4/5 Omicron variants that emerged in mid-2022. How well does this type of bivalent booster perform? The question is relevant because FDA’s recent Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory
A high-fat diet could help the body get rid of deadly parasitic worms that reside in the large intestine, according to a new study. Lancaster University scientists examined how a high-fat diet could induce resistance against helminth infection in a study published in the journal Mucosal Immunology. According to the team, gastrointestinal worm infections cause
So you want to be a doctor – not a doctor of nursing practice, or doctor of physical therapy, or doctor of chiropractics, but an MD or DO physician. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this series of SHORTS, we’ll be highlighting a different specialty within medicine and give you a snapshot of
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The reproductive hormone kisspeptin may be a treatment option for low sexual desire in men and women, according to results from two small randomized controlled trials. The data suggest that injections of kisspeptin can boost sexual desire in men and women and can increase penile rigidity in men. Together, these two studies provide proof of
Feeling stuck? Releasing rage could be the key to clarity and empowerment When Jenny* began counselling, she felt stuck. She used to know what she wanted from life, but now found herself feeling lost and unsure of herself. Mike* entered therapy with an anxiety that kept him up at night. During the day, he felt
The new superfood to get the world talking is the Irish sea moss. Let’s take a look at how healthy the acclaimed supplement is. “Irish moss is a superfood that has recently gained widespread popularity after glowing endorsements from celebrities like Kim Kardashian,” Jessica Cho, the founder of Wellness at Century City, her practice in
KHN — In early 2020, as they tried to fight covid-19 across two rural counties in North Carolina, the staff of Granville Vance Public Health was stymied, relying on outdated technology to track a fast-moving pandemic. Lisa Macon Harrison, the agency’s health director, said her nurses’ contact-tracing process required manually entering case information into five
Managing Diabetes and Severe Mental Illness – Diabetes Daily Learning Center Learning Center: LearningCenter Diabetes Daily does not provide medical advice,diagnosis or treatment.Get additional information.© 2005 – 2023 Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties
The study covered in this summary was published on researchsquare.com as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. Key Takeaway Following lumpectomy for early breast cancer, a 1-week schedule of partial breast radiation — 30 Gy delivered in 5 daily fractions — is safe, effective, and convenient for both patients and hospitals. Why
A national study on access to healthcare visits, medicine/medical equipment and community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows disparities related to sociodemographic characteristics, like race, gender, and age. The study also reveals disparities connected to health-related characteristics, such as having a chronic illness, a mental health condition, or a disability. A detailed analysis of data
A COVID-19 patient using a ventilator rests while his blood goes through a kidney dialysis machine (L) on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) floor at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on April 21, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Robert Nickelsberg | Getty Images Hispanic dialysis patients face a 40% higher risk
The severity of a lung disease associated with e-cigarettes in teens decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hospitalizations from the disease continued to mount, according to a study of more than three dozen patients by UT Southwestern researchers published in Pediatric Pulmonology. The 13- to 18-year-olds in the study were all diagnosed with e-cigarette, or
Let me tell you that being a doctor in the family can be a tricky business! On the one hand, you’re the go-to person for all things medical, so you’re never short on people to talk to at family gatherings. On the other hand, you’re also the go-to person for all things medical, so you’re
Antimicrobial resistance is becoming prevalent due to climate change and other environmental factors, according to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme. The leading environmental authority in the United Nations system recently published a report entitled “Bracing for Superbugs: Strengthening environmental action in the One Health response to antimicrobial resistance.” In it, the organization provided
One in 10 Americans over age 65 is living with Alzheimer’s disease. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, only medications to help treat the symptoms. And now, news about a drug that may slow the progression of the disease. More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ Journalists: Clean and
In adults with prediabetes, vitamin D helped decrease the risk that these individuals would develop diabetes, suggests a meta-analysis of three trials. Results of the analysis, led by Anastassios G. Pittas, MD, MS, with the division of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at Tufts Medical Center, in Boston, were published online in Annals of Internal Medicine (2023 Feb
Kizi Kamasho Every year around 55,500 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer. But as intensive care nurse Kizi Kamasho discovered, the disease also affects approximately 380 men. Kizi and his wife Emma share the challenges they faced when he was diagnosed with a cancer that predominantly affects the opposite sex: a whirlwind
An 8-year-old boy learned the hard way that even a simple gesture of touching limes could lead to painful burns. Otis Kerr, of Byron Bay, Australia, got rushed to the hospital over the weekend after preparing lime juice with his cousins. He squeezed some limes from a tree outside their family home at Ocean Shores
CNN — Cancer deaths are on the decline in the United States, and the outlook for winning the war against this deadly disease is both good and bad. In the United States, deaths from cancer have dropped 33% since 1991, with an estimated 3.8 million lives saved, mostly due to advances in early detection and
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Physician recommendations for surveillance colonoscopies in older adults with prior adenomas vary based on several factors, including patient age, health, adenoma risk, and physician specialty, according to a national survey. In general, physicians were more likely to recommend surveillance for patients at a younger age, with better health, and with prior high-risk adenomas. Additionally, a