COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of developing diabetes COVID-19 survivors have a 66% higher risk of developing type 1 or type 2 diabetes following their diagnosis compared to those not diagnosed with COVID-19, according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. ... Feb 13, 2023 0 54
Sporting tips for parents and preschoolers Parents should think twice before putting preschoolers into competitive sporting programs, say Flinders University experts who are concerned about sport participation levels throughout school years to young adulthood. Feb 13, 2023 0 2
Study reveals how CBD counters epileptic seizures A study reveals a previously unknown way in which cannabidiol (CBD), a substance found in cannabis, reduces seizures in many treatment-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy. Feb 13, 2023 0 268
Ingestible sensor could help doctors pinpoint gastrointestinal difficulties Engineers at MIT and Caltech have demonstrated an ingestible sensor whose location can be monitored as it moves through the digestive tract, an advance that could help doctors more easily diagnose gastrointestinal motility ... Feb 13, 2023 0 68
Lung cancer study finds new target for treatment resistance after EGFR inhibitors Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified CD70 as being highly expressed on drug-resistant cancer cells in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), highlighting a novel therapeutic ... Feb 13, 2023 0 38
Nearly half of children on Medicaid lack outpatient follow-up within a month after emergency care for mental health Only 56% of Medicaid-enrolled children received any outpatient follow-up within 30 days after discharge from the Emergency Department (ED) for a mental health concern, according to a large study published in the journal Pediatrics. ... Feb 13, 2023 0 4
Study: Pregnant women on ADHD medications shouldn't worry about pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders Women around the world who have taken medication to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) during their pregnancy can now breathe a sigh of relief. There are no differences in rates of neurodevelopmental disorders ... Feb 13, 2023 0 35
Lowering blood pressure after clot removal may not be safe, should be individualized Using blood pressure medications to lower the top number of blood pressure readings (systolic blood pressure) may not be safe or effective among people who have an acute ischemic stroke and undergo a successful mechanical ... Feb 13, 2023 0 6
Teens aren't small adults: Rethinking surgical treatment of adolescent clavicle fracture Until about 15 years ago, most clavicle fractures were allowed to heal with minimal medical intervention. That changed after a 2007 study reported better shoulder function after plate-fixation surgery. Although the study ... Feb 13, 2023 0 4
Coconut sugar may lower blood pressure, artery stiffness in older adults A first-of-its-kind study finds a natural coconut sugar may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving blood vessel health and managing high blood pressure. The study is published ahead of print in the Journal ... Feb 13, 2023 0 17