A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhea Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently approved a self-test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhea for women and other people with a vagina. Dec 4, 2024 0 0
Study reveals impact of Dobbs decision on OBGYN workforce in abortion ban states A new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court's ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Dec 4, 2024 0 0
Study compares robotic-assisted to augmented reality spine surgery, finds both precise and accurate A study at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) comparing robotic-assisted navigation (RAN) to the use of augmented reality (AR) in spine surgery found that both techniques demonstrate excellent accuracy and safety for ... Dec 4, 2024 0 1
Ease seasonal affective disorder with exercise routine As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, ... Dec 4, 2024 0 0
First neuroimaging study of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder For many years, those with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have been labeled as extreme "fussy eaters." Dec 4, 2024 0 1
Sleep apnea associated with age-related macular degeneration A Center for Eye Research Australia study has linked low levels of oxygen in the blood overnight—a common sign of obstructive sleep apnea—with wet age-related macular degeneration. Dec 4, 2024 0 2
People who use vapes as well as cigarettes are less likely to quit and often switch to just smoking, finds study People who use both vapes and cigarettes are less likely to quit compared to people who only smoke or only vape, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. Dec 4, 2024 0 0
Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers Fiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds. However, the technology can be used for more than just providing a fast internet connection. Dec 4, 2024 0 0
An update on the recalls and illnesses in the salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers Since last week's recall of cucumbers across the United States and Canada, more cucumbers have been recalled and more people sickened with salmonella. Dec 4, 2024 0 0
Preferential promotion of white men persisting in academic medicine Preferential promotion of white men within academic medicine is persisting, with racially and ethnically diverse women experiencing greater underpromotion, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in JAMA Network Open. Dec 4, 2024 1 0