Multiple myeloma symptoms are generally nonspecific Multiple myeloma (MM) symptoms are generally nonspecific, according to a study published online June 25 in Cancers. Jul 19, 2023 0 0
Light quality found to enhance contrast vision Prof Sei-ichi Tsujimura of the Nagoya City University and Prof Su-Ling Yeh of National Taiwan University and Kagoshima University, have discovered that our visual acuity (contrast sensitivity) can be improved by using a light ... Jul 19, 2023 0 16
What is Takayasu's arteritis? You've been feeling fatigued, lost a little weight, and had some muscle aches and pains, and your doctor can't determine what's wrong. What seem like symptoms of a common cold could actually be early signs of something called ... Jul 19, 2023 0 0
Q&A: Effects of hot weather, humidity on blood pressure, heart DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm retired and enjoy spending time outdoors in my garden and kayaking with my family. I have high blood pressure, which has been managed by medication for nearly 10 years. Recently I've noticed that I develop ... Jul 19, 2023 0 1
Spleen volume linked to outcome after hematopoietic stem cell transplant for leukemia patients For patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), higher spleen volume at the time of hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) is associated with inferior overall survival and an increased incidence of nonrelapse mortality ... Jul 19, 2023 0 0
Using community pharmacists differently 'can reduce pressures on GPs' Giving pharmacists a greater role in patient care could ease the huge pressure on GP services, if they are supported in doing so, according to a new policy report co-produced by researchers at the University of Strathclyde. Jul 19, 2023 0 18
AI came close to residents, medical students with clinical reasoning in studies ChatGPT may have some of the reasoning skills doctors need to diagnose and treat health problems, a pair of studies suggests—though no one is predicting that chatbots will replace humans in lab coats. Jul 19, 2023 0 15
JAK inhibitors may aid hair regrowth in patients with alopecia Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are associated with more hair regrowth than placebo for patients with alopecia areata, according to a review published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open. Jul 19, 2023 0 17
New malaria case reported in Florida brings national total to 8 The United States now has had eight reported cases of malaria, seven of them in Florida, state health officials reported Tuesday. Jul 19, 2023 0 0
Gender disparities in Lyme disease: Women face higher risk of severe and prolonged illness Women with Lyme disease take longer to get diagnosed, have more severe symptoms and experience higher rates of disability when compared to men. They may also be more likely to develop persistent Lyme disease. Those are among ... Jul 19, 2023 0 0