Health
One in seven drug supply chain issue reports tied to drug shortages
One in seven reports of drug supply chain issues are associated with drug shortages, according to a study published online April 5 in JAMA Network Open.
Apr 10, 2024
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Neuroscience
Understanding the role of microglia in Alzheimer's disease
Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brain. While they normally protect our brains, they can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. The exact mechanism behind this contribution is not ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Health
Fans are not a magic bullet for beating the heat, modeling study shows
A new study by researchers at the University of Ottawa throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events.
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
When can my baby drink cow's milk? It's sooner than you think, say researchers
Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies.
Apr 5, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Post-COVID not necessarily a barrier to exercise, finds study
People suffering from post-COVID have been discouraged from exercising because early observations suggested it could be harmful. In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from Karolinska Institutet show that ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Novel protective antibody target identified against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
A research team led by the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, or USAMRIID, that includes Scott Pegan at the UC Riverside School of Medicine has discovered an important protective antibody ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO announces giant rollout of cholera tests as cases surge
The largest-ever global deployment of cholera rapid diagnostic tests got underway Friday, the World Health Organization and its partners said, boosting the fight against surging infections.
Apr 5, 2024
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Surgery
Pediatric study sheds light on new tool for identifying infants with tongue tie requiring frenotomy
The World Health Organization and several national health organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for infants, at least for the first six months of their life to protect the health of infants and mothers. Among breastfeeding ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
New research shows urgency to act on Nigeria's trans fat elimination policy
Significantly reducing trans fat levels in the Nigerian food supply could prevent approximately 10,000 heart disease deaths and save $90 million US (12 billion Naira, ₦) in health care costs over a decade. The new findings ...
Apr 17, 2024
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Medical economics
Study finds that efforts to help low-income Americans by buying up their medical debt aren't going as planned
When it comes to helping Americans manage rising health care costs, one increasingly popular policy stands out for both its simplicity and potential payoff: Buy up vast amounts of medical debt for pennies on the dollar and ...
Apr 9, 2024
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