Archive: 16/06/2020

Continuous glucose monitoring reduces hypoglycemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes

Results from a six-month, multi-site clinical trial called the Wireless Innovation for Seniors with Diabetes Mellitus (WISDM) Study Group have been published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Jun 16, 2020

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Premature epigenomic aging acts like a 'sleeper cell' that is awakened by Western-style diet

The epigenome is sometimes referred to as the "software" or "operating system" of the genome. It comprises small chemical modifications to DNA and the proteins that make up our chromosomes, and controls the activity of all ...

Jun 16, 2020

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Louisiana widening access to medical marijuana under new law

More Louisiana residents will have access to medical marijuana under a significant expansion of the state's therapeutic cannabis program that was signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Jun 16, 2020

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Doctors' prescription for a safer summer: Masks, off-peak beach visits, lots of hand washing

While the end of the school year is a time for kids to enjoy the outdoors, the coronavirus pandemic has put hopes of summertime fun in doubt. Experts from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) held a virtual town hall ...

Jun 16, 2020

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Novel antisense drug shows promise in slowing fatty liver disease

Using a first-of-its-class drug in a clinical trial, an international research effort headed by a scientist at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reports that inhibition of a key enzyme safely and effectively ...

Jun 16, 2020

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Study in Philadelphia links growth in tree canopy to decrease in human mortality

The first city-wide health impact assessment of the estimated effects of a tree canopy initiative on premature mortality in Philadelphia suggests that increased tree canopy could prevent between 271 and 400 premature deaths ...

Jun 16, 2020

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Which surgery works best for lower back pain?

(HealthDay)—Patients with lower back problems often worry about how much time they'll need to recover if they have surgery. A new study finds similar results for two common minimally invasive spine procedures.

Jun 16, 2020

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'Trigger warnings' may do more harm than good, study finds

Trigger warnings are meant to alert trauma survivors about unsettling text or content that they might find potentially distressing.

Jun 16, 2020

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Cancer patients less likely to be prescribed cardioprotective medications

As cancer survivor rates increase with modern treatments, cardiovascular disease (CVD) rates are rising in cancer patients and survivors and CVD has emerged as a leading cause of long-term preventable death in this population. ...

Jun 16, 2020

Refugee camps vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks

A COVID-19 outbreak in a refugee settlement will likely overwhelm the available healthcare capacity and infrastructure and spread through nearly the entire settlement population if left unchecked, according to a new study ...

Jun 16, 2020

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