Poor people died from COVID at twice the rate of wealthy Americans, study finds People living in poorer counties died of COVID-19 at nearly two times the rate of people in wealthier counties, casting more light on the "shameful" impact of ongoing health and economic disparities, according to a report ... Apr 5, 2022 0 40
'Patient influencers' are booming on social media. Is that good or bad? "OMG. Have you guys heard about this?" Apr 5, 2022
Newborn cells in the epileptic brain provide a potential target for treatment Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they've lost by generating ... Apr 5, 2022 0 52
Risk for atrial fibrillation recurrence increases with body weight Rates of atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence following ablation increase incrementally according to body mass index, both in short- and long-term follow-up, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European ... Apr 5, 2022 0 26
Artificial intelligence may improve diabetes diagnosis Using a fully-automated artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model, researchers were able to identify early signs of type 2 diabetes on abdominal CT scans, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. Apr 5, 2022 0 5
US nursing home deaths reach lowest levels reported since pandemic began Fresh government data shows that COVID deaths among nursing home residents data have fallen to the lowest levels seen since the pandemic began. Apr 5, 2022 0 8
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy? Roughly 620,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's 2020 report. Survival rates have improved as advances develop in treatment, such as chimeric antigen ... Apr 5, 2022 0 11
Cow dung fires linked to black fungus epidemic in India Cow dung, widely used as a fuel and in rituals in India, is likely behind an epidemic of black fungus that killed or maimed thousands of patients treated in the country for COVID-19 in 2021, say medical researchers. Apr 5, 2022 0 62
Vitamin K shows evidence of brain benefits in rats In a new study conducted in rats, scientists report evidence that vitamin K could help protect against aging-related cognitive declines associated with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Apr 5, 2022 0 2
Autism-associated brain differences can be observed in the womb A new study using prenatal brain scans revealed significant differences in brain structures at around 25 weeks' gestation between children who were later diagnosed with ASD and those who were not. The study adds to mounting ... Apr 5, 2022 0 10