A three-year-old girl contracted an unusual Mycobacterium marinum infection that developed following an iguana bite while she was on holiday in Costa Rica. The doctors who treated her will report on the case at this year's European Congress of C…

A team of researchers from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has reported that patients with a rare form of brain and spinal cord cancer, localized isocitrate dehydrogenase wild-type (IDHwt) histologically diffuse astrocytoma, have a…

The research team led by Professor Hongsoo Choi from DGIST in the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering has developed a microrobot capable of forming neural networks and sectioning hippocampal tissues in an in vitro environment in an e…

When patients request or demand an antibiotic, even when it is unlikely to help, a physician might be tempted to give in and write a prescription, especially if they're working in a busy setting like an urgent care or emergency department. fro…

Researchers at Oregon State University have created a means of speeding up and improving the evaluation process for drugs used to combat cervical cancer. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/RBcZuDq

Parents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new evidence shows. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories http…

The use of time-lapse monitoring in IVF does not result in more pregnancies or shorten the time it takes to get pregnant. This new method, which promises to "identify the most viable embryos," is more expensive than the classic approach. R…

Scientists of the Department of Animal Biology of the University of Malaga have discovered the cellular mechanism that originates coronary arterio-ventricular fistulae, a congenital anomaly that, in severe cases, may result in death. from Medical …

Sleeping too little or too long is linked with a shorter life, but scientists have found that physical activity counteracts some of these negative effects. The research in more than 90,000 adults is published today in the European Journal of Prevent…

Monthly prophylactic injections of fitusiran are effective in reducing bleeds in patients with hemophilia A or B, according to randomized controlled trials publishing simultaneously in The Lancet and The Lancet Haematology journals. from Medical X…

Important information about cancer drug benefits, and related uncertainties, is frequently omitted from official prescription drug information sources for clinicians and patients in Europe, finds an analysis published by The BMJ today. from Medica…

Mediterranean and low fat dietary programs reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative review based on randomized trials of seven popular dietary programs publ…

A large case-control study by international researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan has found that people who carry certain genetic risk factors for gastric (stomach) cancer have a much greater risk if they ha…

Antiphospholipid syndrome is a understudied autoimmune disease that is nevertheless a leading causes of deadly blood clots and late-term pregnancy loss. An international study led by the University of Michigan researchers Ray Zuo, M.D., and Jason Kn…

"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers ready to see their little ones tuckered out by exercise. But the strategy may be losing some of its impact as more children face more hot days, acc…

It has also developed portable screening devices to scale access to eye health care. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/WnoIE5l

The synthesis of LSD and psilocybin in the early to mid-20th century sparked not only a new counterculture in the United States but also a new interest in brain science, specifically the role of neurotransmitters. Despite these discoveries, research…

Brazil's government on Tuesday reported the 700,000th death from COVID-19 in the South American nation, which has the second most victims of the virus after the United States. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https:…

Scientists have determined how some skin cancers stop responding to treatment at the end of life. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/juVicxl

Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have an increased risk for developing melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with significantly higher risks seen for moderate-to-severe versus mild AD, according to a study presen…

Researchers with the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborators have shown that immature natural killer (NK) cells are present in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) an…

The lower prevalence of risky sex with multiple or new partners without using condoms, which occurred during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, was still evident a year after Britain's first lockdown, reveal the results of a major nation…

People with atopic (allergic) diseases like asthma or eczema may be at heightened risk of the painful and often disabling joint condition, osteoarthritis, finds research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. from Medical Xpress…

For the first time, researchers have developed a form of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is capable of crossing into the eye's retina to ward off visual declines related to Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and other disor…

The burden of the pandemic has disproportionately affected socially vulnerable populations. One of the first studies to look at the intersection of social vulnerability with COVID-19 vaccine utilization and effectiveness has found that while vaccina…

Research findings from Rutgers, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas Southwestern, and the Medical University of South Carolina could save lives by enabling faster and more accurate identification of hospitalized patients who need liv…

Social relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the…

Forgetting is not always easy. If you have ever tried to erase that annoying earworm from your mind or stop thinking about whether you locked the door after leaving the house, you know how disruptive it can be to think about something irrelevant to …

Samsung Medical Center has demonstrated the most comprehensive use of an integrated digital pathology to date. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/3eHuCkj

Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/6LDphxg

Scientists have found that depression and anxiety sufferers who have had a traumatic childhood tend to grow up as angry adults, and the worse the trauma, the angrier the adult. This can affect personal mental health and social interaction, but also …

When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care. But recovery can take time for the patient. Making sure they get the care they need can be a challenge for the spouse, grown child or other loved one…

A new study examining the gene expression of gut microbes suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of walnuts may be linked to beneficial changes in the mix of microbes found in our gut. The findings could help identify other foods or supplements wi…

All hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly increased risk of breast cancer, including the increasingly popular progestogen-only pills, according to a study published on Tuesday. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https:…

More than 40% of women report anxiety four months after a cardiac arrest compared with 23% of men, according to research presented today at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). from…

MitoQ, a mitochondrial antioxidant that is available to the public as a diet supplement, was found in a mouse study to reverse the detrimental effects that HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) have on mitochondria in the brain, heart, aorta, lungs, …

As the U.S. takes steps to move past the pandemic, its health care system is in a fragile financial state. At the end of 2022, about half of U.S. hospitals were in the red–making it the worst year for the industry since the start of the pandemic. No…

The number of tuberculosis deaths in Europe is on the rise again after declining for almost two decades, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Friday. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/1e2lquU

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community. from Medical Xpress - latest me…

Researchers should focus on age, not weight, to capture the greatest number of people in all racial and ethnic groups with prediabetes and diabetes, recommends a new Northwestern Medicine study. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news…

Generation Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educational outcomes by the age of 17 compared to more affluent peers, finds a new report led by University Coll…

Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed the first molecular therapeutic for Angelman syndrome to advance into clinical development. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/aIm9TP2

It can also fulfil prescriptions and deliver medicines door-to-door. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/wctPRJm

The 2022 summer heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new study reveals. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/XgFaVLk…

Ending performance-related payments for NHS GPs in Scotland was associated with a decline in the quality of some aspects of care, compared with England where financial incentives have continued, finds a study published by The BMJ today. from Medic…

Despite nearly 60 years of research, there is still a lack of high-certainty evidence on the effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain, finds an analysis of the evidence published by The BMJ.…

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the father of the abortion pill, said it was "scandalous" and "a setback for women's freedom" that the US state of Wyoming has banned the drug. from Medical Xpress - latest m…

E-cigarette use among young Australians has increased "alarmingly" in recent years, as a major study led by The Australian National University (ANU) confirms the risks to health vaping poses. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and heal…

Many people use dry shampoo in their normal routine, stretching the days between washing their hair in the shower. In October of last year, the Food and Drug Administration found potentially elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen, or cancer-causin…

In an effort to understand the origin of systemic lupus erythematosus and why some patients present with more severe disease than others, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a type of autoantibody that may worsen the conditio…

The spinal cord acts as a messenger, carrying signals between the brain and body to regulate everything from breathing to movement. While the spinal cord is known to play an essential role in relaying pain signals, technology has limited scientists&…

Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despite high risk for serious eye disorders, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health published today in Pediatrics. …

New research shows that the built environment, not social and economic environments, is a strong predictor of adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity status, and eating behaviors, according to a new study in Obesity. This stud…

Certain personality traits are associated with satisfaction in life, and despite the changes people may experience in social roles and responsibilities over the course of their adult lives, that association is stable regardless of age, according to …

Most people who ranked high in "joy of missing out" or JOMO also reported high levels of social anxiety in a recent Washington State University-led study. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/jAKztN…

Gestational diabetes has been reported to be on the rise, but a new study from British Columbia found that changes in screening practices explain much of the increase. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). from Med…

The medical campus will be 5G-enabled by the second half of 2023. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/N8D9mU2

A symposium aiming to provide a better understanding of the tumor microenvironment, immune tolerogenic niches at cancer initiation, and novel immunotherapeutic strategies in head and neck cancer patients was featured at the 52nd Annual Meeting &…

Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs; bacteria that resist treatment with more than one antibiotic) to their hospitalized owners, and likewise humans could be transmitting these dangerous microbes to their p…

TALAPRO-2, a study led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, demonstrated that using TALZENNA, in combination with XTANDI, may reduce the risk of disease progression or death by 37%. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/ni1…

About 17% of women with unexplained infertility also have gene variants known to cause disease, from common conditions like heart disease to rare problems like ALS, Medical College of Georgia researchers report. from Medical Xpress - latest medica…

Also, Immunisation Coalition has released a children's version of its COVID-19 Risk Calculator. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/cXHSRmg

Elite male soccer players were 1.5 times more likely to develop neurodegenerative disease than population controls, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health …

A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions reveals that your lovable pet dog or cat may lead to you having more restless nights than those graced with long periods of peaceful sleep. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and hea…

A small nucleus in the brainstem called locus coeruleus (literally the "blue spot,") is the primary source of a major neuromodulator, norepinephrine (NE), an important mediator of the 'fight or flight' response in animals. However,…

Findings from a new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlight perceptions of and barriers to reliable hand hygiene among specific clinician subgroups. The results, from the first study of its kind, provide insights that …

Trust in information given out by the government on cancer fell sharply among the Black population—by almost half—during the COVID-19 pandemic, findings of a national U.S. study have shown. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stor…

A new analysis of global rankings of life expectancy over seven decades shows the UK has done worse than all G7 countries except the U.S.. Researchers writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine say that while UK life expectancy has incr…

Sleeping less than five hours a night is associated with a 74% raised likelihood of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD) compared with seven to eight hours. That's the finding of a study published today in European Heart Journal—Open. fr…

Its migration to AWS raises its competitive edge in the global market. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/0EQ3Xwz

Community health workers can make a great difference in increasing the number of pregnant women who receive life-saving preventive antimalarial treatment, according to a study conducted in four sub-Saharan African countries and led by the Barcelona …

Sticking closely to a Mediterranean diet cuts a woman's risks of cardiovascular disease and death by nearly 25%, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence—the first of its kind—published online in the journal Heart. from Medical X…

A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of body fat a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories htt…

The telehealth company said data was transmitted to third parties without patient consent through pixel trackers, including online self-assessment responses and some clinical information. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://…

While drugs are on the market to slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, there are still no cures. But researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School are looking for new pathways for slowing neuronal dysfunction…

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Monday that it had reached a deal to buy biotech firm Seagen, specializing in innovative cancer treatment, for $43 billion. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/WVAFBh…

Tens of thousands of junior doctors went on strike across England on Monday to demand better pay, kicking off three days of widespread disruption at the U.K.'s state-funded hospitals and health clinics. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and…

A large LSTM-led trial confirms new antimalarial, dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, is more effective at preventing malaria than current WHO recommended treatment but does not improve adverse birth outcomes. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and …

Addressing stereotypes and ageist attitudes can open up opportunities for developing an inclusive AI in aged care. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/r3JoE5S

Surgeons in Germany have shown a small technical change to keyhole surgery for prostate cancer can more than halve one of the most common post-operative complications—where lymphatic fluid collects in the pelvis. from Medical Xpress - latest medic…

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/gC4zNfU

Three years since the Covid pandemic began, nearly 200 prominent world figures called on Saturday for the vaccine inequity seen during the crisis to be relegated to history. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.…

Existing thought in the orthopedic world is that treating a bunion with the minimally invasive procedure MISB may make a person's flatfoot worse. A new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City shows that this p…

Urology involves some of the most intimate medical conditions, yet patients don't necessarily always prefer to be treated by a urologist of their own gender, new research has found. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories …

Pregnant persons should dim the lights in their home and turn off or at least dim their screens (computer monitors and smartphones) a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, a new Northwestern Medicine study sho…

Also, pregnancy monitoring startup Kali Healthcare has secured pre-seed funding to enter into clinical trial phase. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/6UD1Vn8

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new moms, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are now reversing course and trumpeting that coverage as central to their conservative, anti-abortion agenda. from Medical Xpre…

An advanced imaging method is showing promise as a way to improve the diagnosis of prostate cancer by giving clinicians a clearer view of suspected tumors during biopsy. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/d…

New research published in Anaesthesia shows that Black pregnant women in the UK are much more likely than white women to be given general anesthesia during cesarean section births, while some Black and south Asian women having vaginal births are les…

A common method of detecting prostate cancer may not be accurate enough as a reliable screening tool by itself, scientists have warned. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/8AflD7O

Before new therapies can reach patients, they must be tested in clinical trials in representative populations to show that they work and are safe. Failure to enroll enough participants in trials can delay the arrival of new therapies in the clinic a…

Contracting a lower respiratory tract infection in early childhood is associated with a higher risk of dying from respiratory disease as an adult, according to new research. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.…

Wanting to better understand how the brain forms and stores long-term memory, an international team of scientists undertook a study of the brain's circuits. Their work sheds new light on the way the circuits in the brain work, providing fresh in…

Researchers have developed a novel combination therapy using an anticancer agent, mitoxantrone (MTX), together with an antibiotic, vancomycin, for treating bacteria that are resistant to the vancomycin, which is also known as vancomycin-resistant En…

There is increasing evidence that females of all ethnicities and ages are more salt sensitive than males, and that this propensity to hold onto more salt, which drives blood pressure up, increases after menopause. from Medical Xpress - latest medi…

Frequent socializing may extend the lifespan of older people, suggests a study of more than 28,000 Chinese people, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories…

Just as computer devices acting differently can hint at the possibility of malware lurking in the background, changes in brain patterns that shape trust behavior can warn of depression even if symptoms are still in stealth mode, a study found. fro…

Scientists in Japan have revealed a chemical compound that could be used for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. These diseases occur when the body's immune response goes awry. The immun…

The process of aging is often related to the onset of neurological symptoms such as cognitive decline, memory loss or mood disorders such as depression. Previous studies have shown that the growth factor GDF11, a protein found in blood, has a benefi…

An automated system that flags which patients could most benefit from an underused yet life-saving cardiology drug more than doubled new prescriptions, according to a pilot program test by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. from Medic…

Drugs known as statins are the first-choice treatment for high cholesterol but millions of people who can't or won't take those pills because of side effects may have another option. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news sto…

Over the past decade, human papillomavirus (HPV) has increasingly been identified as a significant cause of certain head and neck cancers—for example, evidence suggests it causes 70% of oropharyngeal cancers in the United States. from Medical Xpre…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among eligible veterans and active-duty military are half that of their civilian peers, putting them at greater risk of HPV-related cancers. That's according to a new study published today in JAMA Onc…

Pediatric solid tumors make up approximately 40% of all childhood cancers. While pediatric cancer is rare, children can develop a wide range of tumor types, located in different parts of the body, which can make the differential diagnosis challengin…

Shedding excess pounds is challenging, but it is only half the weight loss journey. After reaching a goal weight, patients must commit to healthy eating and other lifestyle changes that will keep off the pounds. from Medical Xpress - latest medica…

Two cases of bird flu in Cambodia, in a girl and her father, were not spread from one to the other. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/2wc50Rl

Have you ever received an unwanted gift and still said 'thank you'? This choice to hide a negative emotion is a display rule—one of many which define socially appropriate responses to emotions. Although display rules can promote interpersona…

Also, a hospital in Sikkim is upgrading to smart connected beds powered by Dozee.   from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/PTEct59

Its development comes following a surge in consumer demand during the pandemic. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/15J7d9u

Proteins, long polymers comprised of smaller constituents known as amino acids, play a crucial role in the functioning of the human body. Over the course of a human's life, these "strings" of proteins fold into unique 3D structures or …

COVID-19's origins remain hazy. Three years after the start of the pandemic, it's still unclear whether the coronavirus that causes the disease leaked from a lab or spread to humans from an animal. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and …

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who follow a Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk for problems with memory and thinking skills than those who do not follow the diet, according to a preliminary study released today, March 1, 2023, that will b…

In the 35 years before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government invested at least $337 million into critical research that led to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published by The BMJ today. from Medical Xpress - latest medical a…

Neuroscience research just got a little bit easier, thanks to the release of tens of thousands of images of fruit fly brain neurons generated by Janelia's FlyLight Project Team. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories http…

Mississippi residents might get back the ability to enact public policy through statewide ballot initiatives, but people would be banned from using the process to change abortion laws. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories h…