Researchers have found the "Eat, Sleep, Console" (ESC) care approach to be more effective than using the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scoring Tool (FNAST) to assess and manage opioid-exposed newborns, according to a national, randomized co…

Transgender women keep their prostates even after gender-affirming surgery, but the extent to which they remain at risk of prostate cancer has been unclear. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/nVjoeOT

For a team of Canadian and French researchers, dark clouds on the horizon are potentially ominous not because they signal an approaching storm—but because they were found in a recent study to carry drug-resistant bacteria over long distances. from…

Metabolic disorders play a central role in many common conditions, including Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes and cancer, which call for reliable as well as non-invasive diagnostic procedures. Until now, radioactive substances have been adminis…

A software patch is available to prevent cybersecurity threats to patient care, genomic data and provider networks from software vulnerabilities in Illumina's benchtop and production-scale genomic sequencing instruments. from Most Popular Ne…

After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year? from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/DWsP7dB

Also, the WA government has announced new funding to begin the first phase launch of the WA Virtual Emergency Department. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/xHw7CyT

Non-Hispanic Black youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years old are more likely to undergo pharmacologic restraint during mental health crises than children of other races and ethnicities. The findings will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Soc…

The balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season—with profound fluctuations completely transforming the microbiome from summer to winter, according to a study to be presented at Digestive Di…

U.S. health officials on Wednesday approved the first pill made from healthy bacteria found in human waste to fight dangerous gut infections—an easier way of performing so-called fecal transplants. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health n…

Blood clot researchers could benefit from a new device that mimics a human vein, replacing the need for animals for some studies. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/3Hg7yOx

The system will improve staff coordination and collaboration during emergencies. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/wFaC137

A new study by investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai suggests long COVID-19 might be caused by a dysfunction of the immune system. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/TtbRjXg

Inhaling low concentrations of ethanol vapor can disable the influenza A virus in mice, without harmful side effects, says a new study by scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST). The scientists believe it may also treat …

New research has revealed children's physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still more sedentary during the week. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/dhP…

Cambridge scientists have shown how the brain's ability to clear out toxic proteins is impaired in Huntington's disease and other forms of dementia—and how, in a study in mice, a repurposed HIV drug was able to restore this function, helping…

The EU on Wednesday unveiled a long-awaited proposed reform of legislation governing pharmaceutical drugs to make them cheaper, prevent shortages and boost new antibiotic production. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories htt…

Scientists are unraveling the complex mystery underlying how the immune system mounts a potent defense against one of the world's most relentless killers—the deadly parasites that cause the worst form of malaria. from Medical Xpress - latest m…

Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they harvest can help them prevent injury, an Oregon State University study found. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health…

UC Davis Health endocrinology researchers are investigating the role of two newly identified molecules that control heat production from fat tissues. Their hope is to discover a better way to combat obesity complications. from Medical Xpress - lat…

Mothers with the long term autoimmune disorder, systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE for short, run more than double the risk of giving birth to a premature or growth-restricted baby, finds a 10-year nationwide audit of hospital admissions records i…

British pharmaceutical giant GSK said on Tuesday that the EU's drug watchdog will study a new treatment for a common type of womb cancer for potential approval in the European market. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news storie…

A group of researchers led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, has illustrated the mechanistic pathway for PTEN-deficient breast cancer and successfully tested a method of countering the downstream effects of immune system evasion by tumors…

Poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/QxJTklY

The first in-human-study of a new immunotherapy that blocks a natural enzyme tumors commandeer for their protection was well tolerated by children with relapsed brain tumors and enabled many to have unexpected months of a more normal life, researche…

A new study, published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and led by an Upstate Medical University professor, has found that compared with standard antibiotic treatment, stool transplantation can increase the number of people recovering …

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in BMJ Open. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news st…

The World Health Organization (WHO) currently recommends oral iron taken twice daily as the standard of care in developing nations, but adherence to this treatment is poor. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.t…

New research indicates that for patients with advanced skin cancer, it may be important to maintain normal vitamin D levels when receiving immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors. The findings are published by Wiley online in C…

Despite the promise of new medications that promote cancer cell death in people with acute myeloid leukemia, leukemic cells often adopt features that let them evade the drugs' effects within a year. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and hea…

For children under age 18 years, a single computed tomography (CT) scan is not associated with an increased risk of brain tumours, leukemia or lymphoma, but exposure to 4 or more scans before adulthood more than doubles the risk, according to new re…

Self-fitting, over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids produce self-reported and clinical outcomes similar to those of audiologist-fitted hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA O…

A discovery about gene variants of an inflammation 'brake' brings scientists a step closer to personalised treatment for patients at risk of kidney disease and kidney failure. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories ht…

Repairing or replacing injured tendons or similar load-bearing tissues represents one of the major challenges in clinical medicine. Natural tendons are water-rich tissues exhibiting outstanding mechanical strength and durability. Their mechanical pr…

Alcohol consumption increased substantially across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the impact was greatest among American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations, where deaths from alcohol-associated liver disease were six ti…

Just over a century has passed since the discovery of insulin, a time period during which the therapeutic powers of the hormone have broadened and refined. Insulin is an essential treatment for type 1 diabetes and often for type 2 diabetes, as well.…

Group homes are therapeutic environments that are critical to the care of patients with severe mental illness (SMI) and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/ETF3…

The most widely used source of medical advice in modern society might be the Google search box. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/vdCHocZ

For patients with some types of cancer, diagnosis can happen at an advanced stage. While a tumor grows unnoticed, it accumulates hundreds to thousands of mutations, making it difficult for scientists studying late-stage cancers to figure out which o…

The US Supreme Court was poised to wade into the divisive battle over the abortion drug mifepristone with a ruling due Friday on lower court-ordered restrictions on the widely used pill. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories…

Running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise with an array of proven cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits, and an added bonus of increased mental health. Good-quality running gear, such as the right pair of shoes, is vital to impro…

See interviews with healthcare IT industry thought leaders as well as insights from our reporters delivering news and views from the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.co…

Metabolic (bariatric) surgery is more effective than medications and lifestyle interventions for the treatment of advanced non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/i9gTQ6N

The COVID-19 pandemic inspired Stanford to upgrade and update its technology and workflows to allow for telehealth at the bedside. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/ELFU97x

The past five to 10 years have brought a major shift in how healthcare organizations have been forced to think about their cybersecurity. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/GhZx1zY

Most minority ethnic groups are less successful than their white British counterparts when applying to specialty training programs in the National Health Service (NHS), Cambridge researchers have shown. Their analysis, published today in BMJ Open, a…

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization left a number of questions for healthcare stakeholders. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/G4MdIUF

Diagnostic imaging is indispensable in health care, as it allows clinicians to detect and diagnose a variety of medical conditions. Despite significant advances to imaging technology, however, existing single imaging techniques often fall short of a…

Studies have shown that consuming alcohol during pregnancy can alter the brain and behavioral development of gestating offspring. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy…

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a stringent, nearly impenetrable layer of cells that guards the brain, protecting the vital organ from hazards in the bloodstream such as toxins or bacteria and allowing only a very limited set of small molecules, su…

Effective management of depression through psychological therapy is associated with a lower likelihood of heart disease and stroke, according to research published today in European Heart Journal. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health ne…

New research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/7aES3NH

See interviews with healthcare IT industry thought leaders as well as insights from our reporters delivering news and views from the 2023 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.co…

A qualitative case series research study published in Clinical Diabetes provides the first published examples of protocols to help guide clinical decision making on when and how to deprescribe medications following successful lifestyle medicine inte…

For many kids, the period between childhood and early adolescence can be difficult. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/jo1KWbZ

Salmonella infections cause about a million deaths a year worldwide, and there is an urgent need for better vaccines for both typhoid fever and non-typhoidal Salmonella disease. New work from researchers at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine…

The potential is enormous, but like any other technology, we need to identify how to leverage it for the greatest value – and how to organize our thoughts around artificial intelligence, says  Erik Barnett of Avanade. from Most Popular News from…

New research presented at this week's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (Copenhagen, April 15-18) shows how interventions focused on so-called "supercontactors" in hospitals and other long term care f…

Dr. Tim O'Connell, a practicing radiologist and founder and CEO of emtelligent, a HIMSS23 exhibitor, talks keeping organizations running optimally and where natural language processing fits in. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.co…

Benjamin Gonzales, operations manager II, virtual care, at the powerhouse health system, shares his expertise and expectations at the HIMSS23 gathering. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/qUuKJIG

A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the College of Medicine of the Catholic University of Korea has developed a highly sensitive, wearable piezoelectric blood pressure sens…

Increasing treatment access and reducing undiagnosed infections is vital for combatting HIV, UNSW researchers have shown. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/7LP3QoT

Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/qvOadNi…

For many teens, that first formal job as a fast-food cashier, barista or lifeguard is a rite of passage. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/WsaB2eu

The newest of HIMSS Analytics' maturity models, C-COMM is designed to help non-acute provider organizations track and benchmark their digital transformation efforts in primary care, telehealth, maternal and child wellness, behavioral health an…

An international consensus statement on the safest and most effective way to implant a pacing system that mimics the heart's normal function is published today in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The document i…

Nurses in Britain are prepared to strike until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the government on pay, the leader of the country's main nursing union said on Sunday. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https:…

A major UK study has discovered that the disturbed sleep patterns in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 was likely to be a driver of breathlessness. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/BSveFQ1

A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed on Thursday using a new technique hailed as a potential "game-changer" that could point towards a way to test for the debilitating disease. fro…

A genetic study analyzing the microbiome (bacteria in the gut) of a large nationally representative sample of the Finnish population finds that geographic, demographic, diet, and lifestyle factors are driving the spread of antibiotic resistance in t…

Luci Krippner's eyes never leave the little white ball as her arms loosen up. When she plays ping-pong like today in Berlin, she can forget for a while that she has Parkinson's disease. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news …

Japan's prime minister vowed Friday to tackle an insidious enemy that causes enormous economic damage and misery for the country's citizens each year: pollen. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/wXPd…

Also, a national immunisations services directory goes live in New Zealand. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/54OIm9y

High fitness levels attenuate, but do not eliminate, the increased risk for cardiovascular mortality in men with high blood pressure, according to a research letter published online March 23 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. from M…

A stop-smoking mobile app that senses where and when you might be triggered to light up could help you quit, according to University of East Anglia research. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/noT4fCb

In a paper published today in Molecular Psychiatry, a team of scientists from the University of Pittsburgh in collaboration with researchers in Italy described shared patterns of sleep disturbances and irregularities in daily rhythms of rest and act…

Did the recent mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak end because of "network immunity"? That's the theory being put forward by Belgian researchers at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Dis…

Women working in health care who are regularly exposed to radiation from X-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radiation protection to help minimize their risk of developing breast cancer, argue doctors in The BMJ today. from Me…

The research looked at economic instability rather than healthcare instability, says Brian Urban of FinThrive. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/K0GzAdy

A large clinical trial of more than 8,700 patients published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that the sex of a donor has no effect on the survival of recipients of red blood cell transfusions. from Medical Xpress - latest medical …

Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study in the U.K. that will help improve diagnosis across the world. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and healt…

The past few years have seen numerous advances in the understanding of how type 1 diabetes develops and how to manage it, yet the global disease burden remains high, according to a review article published April 5 in The Lancet. from Medical Xpres…

A team from the Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has uncovered new information about how microglia, the resident immune cells in the brain, colonize the brain during the embryonic stage of development. Although erythromyeloid p…

A new study shows promise for reducing risky drinking among Army National Guard members over the long term, potentially improving their health and readiness to serve. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/VaG6…

Five medical organizations say it is essential that hospitals establish antimicrobial stewardship programs to prevent Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infections. These infections, linked to antibiotic use, cause difficult-to-treat diarrhea, …

High levels of the body's own cannabinoid substances protect against developing addiction in individuals previously exposed to childhood maltreatment, according to a new study from Linköping University in Sweden. from Medical Xpress - latest m…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are surging in the United States, with notable increases seen in case counts of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/dr7FK9C

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital developed a novel combination therapy approach for a leukemia subtype harboring rearrangements in the KMT2A gene. The approach overcomes the cancer's drug resistance, without adding toxicit…

Wireless or leadless pacemakers, commonly implanted in adults, may be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, according to new research published today in Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. from Medical…

Experts have found that at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, Americans chose not to become pregnant as they grappled with stay-at-home restrictions, anxiety, and economic hardship. Now, a new study led by researchers at NYU Grossman …

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today. from Medical Xpress - latest…

A team has revealed the key mechanism of the loss of membrane protrusions on intratumoral natural killer (NK) cells, which impairs their ability to recognize and kill tumor cells, providing a new strategy for NK cell-based immunotherapy. This work w…

By being aware of certain tactics and red flags, IT and security teams can take proactive steps to detect misuse of former employees' access credentials before they cause harm, says Imprivata's Joel Burleson-Davis. from Most Popular News…

A growing percentage of gunshot wound victims in the United States are dying before they reach the hospital, a study by researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle has found. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and h…

Mutations in our genes can lead to severe problems, like colon or liver cancer. But cancer is very complex. Mutations in the same genes can lead to different subtypes of tumors in different people. Currently, scientists don't have a good way to …

More than half of all preeclampsia cases that occur during weeks 37-42 of pregnancy (at-term) may be prevented with timed birth, such as a scheduled induction or Cesarean delivery, according to new research published today in Hypertension. from Me…

Non-biological factors and social determinants of health are important to include in CVD risk assessment for women, particularly for women of diverse races and ethnicities other than white, according to a new American Heart Association scientific st…

Targeted testing for HIV in emergency departments has great potential for increasing diagnoses, this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen, Denmark, (15-18 April), will hear. from Me…

An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida's surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information that showed catching the virus could increase the risk of a cardiac…

Chinese health officials defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and lashed out Saturday at the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic information earlier. from Medical Xpress - latest…

Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) as a therapeutic approach is gaining momentum due to its ability to be rapidly manufactured and its promising outcomes. mRNA-based vaccines, for instance, played a crucial role in the fight against COVID-19 in many …

Nonoperative outcomes for acute appendicitis differ by age of the patient, according to a study published online April 5 in JAMA Surgery. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/vft9NaC

Access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the U.S. plunged into uncertainty Friday following conflicting court rulings over the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone that has been widely available for more than 20 years. fr…

A new chip that holds different cell types in tiny, interconnected chambers could allow scientists to better understand the physiological and disease interactions between organs. The integrated-gut-liver-on-a-chip (iGLC) platform was designed by sci…

Much of the research on new cancer treatments in the last two decades has focused on genetic targets that allow cancers to grow and spread by altering cell signaling or shutting off tumor suppressors. There is a growing body of evidence that unique …

The integration could help providers and payers that use the TriZetto platform to enhance revenue growth and streamline claims management while improved interoperability elevates care quality. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com htt…

The oral antibiotic doxycycline prevented the acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when tested among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who took the medication within 72 hours of having condomless sex, according t…

All prominent migrant groups in the Netherlands are suffering more from long-COVID than the native Dutch population, research from Amsterdam UMC has found. The study, published today, in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe, shows that in some groups t…

A new Imperial College London-led study provides the first empirical evidence for transmission of SARS-CoV-2 via people's hands and frequently touched household surfaces. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift…

A new study from UCLA researchers finds sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity. The study, appearing in the journal Brain Communications, combined data from several modes of MRI…

The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is lower in people with obesity who have a genetic predisposition for high BMI than people with obesity influenced mainly by environmental factors such as lifestyle, researchers from Karolinska Institute…

Itch is a protective signal that animals use to prevent parasites from introducing potentially hazardous pathogens into the body. If a mosquito lands on a person's arm, they sense its presence on their skin and quickly scratch the spot to remove…

Experts recommend reducing consumption of added ("free") sugars to around six teaspoons a day and limiting sugar-sweetened drinks to less than one serving a week after a comprehensive evidence review published by The BMJ today. from Medi…

Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https:/…

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a disease that, due to its rare nature, can pose difficulties for both patients and medical professionals. A new survey of allergists/immunologists from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) sh…

People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic had lower antibody responses to COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in collaboration with the Germans Trias i Pujol…

Telehealth programs for parents can improve the behavioral problems of children with developmental delay, according to new research. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://ift.tt/lh3sj04

In a new study published in The FASEB Journal, investigators demonstrated the potential of a molecule that may help overcome some of the devastating symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common life-limiting congenital neuromuscula…

The modules are expected to provide greater efficiency by improving bed management and reducing data duplication. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/VHLi8yO

Government and regional health authorities discussed challenges and ways to leverage cloud computing in accelerating digital transformation. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/ZXYIKRn

dbMotion is already live in southwestern Sydney in New South Wales. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/PO6DJ3c

A new study from researchers in the Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity (LEAD) Center at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that 90 percent of pregnant women do not receive adequate nutrients during pregnancy from food alone a…

It plans to focus instead on accelerating the deployment of its medical IT solutions. from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.com https://ift.tt/8PvyGNi

Fresh insights into how our bodies interact with the microbes living in our guts suggest that a two-drug combination may offer a new way to treat inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. from Medical Xpress -…

The Veterans Health Administration is turning to virtual reality to better understand patient feedback, hoping to foster wider appreciation for the "the empathic care our veterans deserve." from Most Popular News from healthcareitnews.…

Pregnant women whose household tap water had higher levels of lithium had a moderately higher risk of their offspring being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study led by a UCLA Health researcher. from Medical Xpress - la…

Don't eat after 8 p.m. Wait—don't eat before noon? Have a glass of red wine; it's good for your heart! Actually, no amount of alcohol is good for your health. Nix the carbs. Nix the red meat. Nix the eggs. from Medical Xpress - latest …

The latest findings from the PROTECT phase III trial show sparsentan—a novel treatment for IgA nephropathy—significantly reduces proteinuria, or abnormal protein levels in the urine, compared to standard treatment irbesartan. from Medical Xpress -…

An online "e-health" program helped more people with chronic pain reduce their opioid medications and pain intensity than a control group that had only regular treatment in a recent clinical study. from Medical Xpress - latest medical an…

Government-assisted refugees were less likely to receive adequate prenatal care than privately sponsored refugees, found a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news sto…

Weeks after massive Cyclone Freddy hit Mozambique for a second time, the still-flooded country is facing a spiraling cholera outbreak that threatens to add to the devastation. from Medical Xpress - latest medical and health news stories https://if…

A large outbreak of typhoid on a ship in the Netherlands has been traced to contaminated water, this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023, Copenhagen, April 15-18) will hear. from Medical Xpr…

A study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) identified rare genetic variants that could point to one of the general mechanisms driving age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss in older adults. from Medical Xpress - l…

Two independent Ludwig Cancer Research studies published in the current issue of the journal Cell show that immune cells known as neutrophils, whose abundance in the microenvironment of tumors has traditionally been associated with poor patient prog…

They sell worldwide, often retailing for more than $2.50 per two-ounce bag: Lactation cookies, which manufacturers purport to increase milk in people who breastfeed. Many claim they work—but what does the science say? from Medical Xpress - latest …