Childhood obesity rate in the U.S. Higher now than 12 years prior The incidence of childhood obesity is higher than 12 years previously, according to a study published online July 5 in Pediatrics. Jul 5, 2022 0 104
Vaccine research shows early promise for tackling severe breast cancer Progress towards a unique vaccine targeting specific breast cancer antigens has been shown to delay tumor growth and prevent breast cancer metastasis in preclinical models in a study led by the Malaghan Institute of Medical ... Jul 5, 2022 0 45
Prevalence of COVID-19-related croup up during omicron The proportion of children with COVID-19-related croup was increased during the period of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) omicron predominance compared with alpha or other variant- and delta-predominant ... Jul 5, 2022 0 50
Implants use smart materials to improve bone fracture repair For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopedic implants is being developed that can not only monitor healing progression at the bone fracture site, but can use controlled micromotions to actively ... Jul 5, 2022 0 94
Framework issued for developing living practice guidelines In an article published online July 5 in Annals of Internal Medicine, a framework is presented for the development of living practice guidelines in health care. Jul 5, 2022 0 22
Race, ethnicity, sex influence role of concussion in suicide risk When examining the role of sport- or recreation-related concussion on suicide risk among youth, race, ethnicity, and sex should be considered, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Network Open. Jul 5, 2022 0 36
Small study reveals how immune response triggered by COVID-19 may damage the brain A study from the National Institutes of Health describes the immune response triggered by COVID-19 infection that damages the brain's blood vessels and may lead to short- and long-term neurological symptoms. In a study published ... Jul 5, 2022 1 58
Migraines tied to higher risk for cardio-cerebrovascular diseases Migraines may raise the risks for cardio-cerebrovascular diseases (CCDs), particularly in women, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Neurology. Jul 5, 2022 0 60
Overcrowding, old buildings fueled COVID surge in California prisons Overcrowding, sometimes in antiquated buildings, compounded by rapidly changing conditions and the need for complex coordination, helped to drive a dramatic surge in COVID-19 in California's prisons, according to a new report ... Jul 5, 2022 0 46
Latest study on telehealth consultations highlights potential health inequalities Researchers at Staffordshire University warn that the rapid expansion of telehealth consultations may increase disparities in access for vulnerable people. Jul 5, 2022 0 37
