History of allergies may be associated with increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease Data from the National Health Interview Survey demonstrated adults with a history of allergic disorders have an increased risk of high blood pressure and coronary heart disease, with the highest risk seen in Black male adults. ... Apr 11, 2022 0 33
World-leading simulation model to improve future pandemic quarantine response A world-leading epidemiological simulation model to help improve future border quarantine practices for Australia and overseas has been developed by researchers at the University of Melbourne, the Peter Doherty Institute ... Apr 11, 2022 0 56
Researchers develop low-cost, environmentally friendly prosthetic leg Universiti Malaysia Perlis and Newcastle University researchers have partnered up to make a low-cost lower limb prosthetic socket using locally derived natural fibers from agricultural waste, that would directly benefit the ... Apr 11, 2022 0 2
Internal medicine physicians decry government interference in patient-physician relationship The American College of Physicians (ACP) strongly objects to laws and policies that interfere in the patient-physician relationship and prevent physicians from providing their patients with evidence-based medical services. ... Apr 11, 2022 0 7
Kisspeptin hormone can enhance human bone activity Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time. Apr 11, 2022 0 6
Prominent health warnings on alcohol products make drinking 'unappealing,' new study finds Young adult drinkers are more likely to perceive alcohol products as "unappealing" and "socially unacceptable" if they display prominent health warnings, according to new research. Apr 11, 2022 0 11
Pregnant and allergic to penicillin? Why testing is important An estimated 10% of Americans report having an allergy to penicillin, but less than 1% of people are actually allergic to the common antibiotic, medical experts say. Apr 11, 2022 0 0
Common supplement SAMe could be toxic, scientists warn A dietary supplement sold over the counter could be toxic and should not be used until it is shown to be safe, biologists from the Universities of Manchester and Kyoto have discovered. Apr 11, 2022 1 75
Telestroke program prevents unnecessary hospital transfers, decreases rural healthcare disparities The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VHA) National Telestroke Program has made expert stroke care quickly available to patients, even at rural facilities with limited staffing. A new study ... Apr 11, 2022 0 3
Medical assistants help close virtual-visit digital divide Patients participating in video visits with their primary care doctors in fall 2020 benefited from having a medical assistant help connect the call, particularly if they needed language interpretation or lived in a low-socioeconomic-status ... Apr 11, 2022 0 0