Lack of relevant stock photos hinders farmworker safety education A new North Carolina State University study examining the availability and content of commercial stock farmworker photos—images often used in health- and safety-education materials for farmworkers—shows a dearth of useful ... Jul 1, 2024 0 0
Volatile organic compound exposure tied to higher risk of overactive bladder High exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is independently and positively associated with overactive bladder (OAB) risk, according to a study published in Frontiers in Public Health. Jul 1, 2024 0 0
Blood test can help predict risk of obstructive sleep apnea Measuring the level of homocysteine—an amino acid—in the blood can help predict a person's risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, a disorder characterized by recurrent interruptions in breathing due to relaxation ... Jul 1, 2024 0 11
Climate affects dose requirements for cosmetic Botox injections Patients living in "high-sun" climates may require higher doses of Botox to achieve good results in cosmetic treatment of facial lines and wrinkles, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Jul 1, 2024 0 1
Organization issues clinical practice guideline for the treatment of hemophilia In a clinical practice guideline issued by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis and published online June 13 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, recommendations are presented for the treatment ... Jul 1, 2024 0 0
Few with type 2 diabetes receive guideline-recommended chronic kidney disease screening Fewer than one-quarter of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) receive recommended chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening, according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA Network Open. Jul 1, 2024 0 0
Few patients with positive margins after basal cell excision have recurrence Among patients with incompletely excised basal cell carcinoma (BCC), only about 16% with positive histopathologic margins have clinical recurrence, according to a study published online June 13 in Dermatology. Jul 1, 2024 0 0
Factors influencing extravasation of newborn intravenous infusions Newborns, particularly premature infants, are highly vulnerable during intravenous infusion treatments due to their low immunity, inability to express discomfort, and fragile veins. Jul 1, 2024 0 0
The current state of immunotherapy in colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health concern worldwide, characterized by high incidence and mortality rates. Despite advances in treatment, metastatic CRC (mCRC) remains particularly challenging. Jul 1, 2024 0 2
Emergence of psychosis in Alzheimer disease links to elevations in p-tau181 For individuals with Alzheimer disease (AD), the emergence of psychosis is associated with elevations in levels of plasma tau phosphorylated at threonine 181 (p-tau181), according to a study published online June 26 in JAMA ... Jul 1, 2024 0 0