How to reduce the prohibitive cost of sports wheelchairs to make sports more inclusive The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games has a record number of broadcasters in more than 160 countries and territories. Viewing figures are expected to top the Tokyo 2020 Games, which was shown in 154 countries and attracted 4.1 ... Sep 3, 2024 0 0
Why are some more likely to get sick—and how can they boost their immune system? It has been a long winter, filled with many viruses and cost-of-living pressures, on top of the usual mix of work, study, life admin and caring responsibilities. Sep 3, 2024 0 0
No link found between popular diabetes medication and suicide There has been concern that common diabetes drugs could increase the risk of suicide and self-harm. In a new study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in JAMA Internal Medicine, no such risk increase ... Sep 3, 2024 0 15
Severe COVID-19 can involve either exacerbated lung inflammation or high viral replication, study finds According to an article published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, severe COVID-19 patients can be divided into two distinct groups: those with a high viral load and relatively little inflammation, and those who continue to ... Sep 3, 2024 0 26
Study finds racial and ethnic designation inaccuracies in children's medical records may impede equity efforts Leaders at three Michigan hospitals aiming to address equity issues for pediatric patients wanted to start with inspecting data key to identifying potential inequities. Sep 3, 2024 0 0
Analysis finds no increased risk of mental health issues among those using semaglutide for weight loss Taking the weight loss medication semaglutide did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior in persons without known major mental health disorders, according to a new study led ... Sep 3, 2024 0 5
'Nudges' plus a little extra staff support help pediatricians deliver secure gun storage program If it takes a pediatrician less than one minute per visit to talk to parents about how to securely store their firearms and offer a free cable lock, why do only 2% of doctors report routinely doing so? Sep 3, 2024 0 0
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repair found non-inferior to surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation There was no difference in efficacy between transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) and surgery in patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today ... Sep 3, 2024 0 0
Study explores the cell-type-specific effects of aging and sex on human cortical neurons Aging is known to have profound effects on the human brain, prompting changes in the composition of cells and the expression of genes, while also altering aspects of the interaction between genes and environmental factors. ... Sep 3, 2024 feature 0 92
New study reveals relationship between HIV risk factors for LGBTQ+ youth A new study has uncovered empirical evidence that shows what researchers have long suspected about HIV risk—that having multiple risk factors is much worse than having only one. Sep 3, 2024 0 0