Archive: 20/12/2019

New PACK training tackles common diseases in developing countries

An educational outreach training package has shown to be effective for improving management of respiratory diseases in Brazil, raising hopes it could be rolled out to treat other common, severe diseases in low- and middle-income ...

Dec 20, 2019

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E-cigarette influencers to be banned from Instagram, Facebook

Social media influencers who market electronic cigarette products will be banned from Facebook and Instagram, the companies say.

Dec 20, 2019

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What to know if you're trying cannabis edibles this holiday season

In the era of cannabis legalization, the psychoactive ingredient THC could find its way into all manner of Christmas baking and stocking stuffers this holiday season, and that has medical experts advising caution.

Dec 20, 2019

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Study identifies 'triggers' that shape stroke survivors' emotional adaptability

Participation in an online community can help stroke survivors move forward and adapt to their new circumstances, research led by a Queen Mary lecturer suggests.

Dec 20, 2019

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Private care program for U.S. vets gets $8.9 billion in budget deal

A controversial program meant to get more U.S. veterans to use private health care received $8.9 billion as part of a government spending bill approved by the House.

Dec 20, 2019

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First step taken to find causes of muscle wasting disease

Researchers have gained new insight into the mechanisms involved in how skeletal muscles lose their mass and strength as people age, called sarcopenia.

Dec 20, 2019

Overspill of fat shown to cause Type 2 diabetes

For the first time, scientists have been able to observe people developing Type 2 diabetes—and confirmed that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering the chronic condition.

Dec 20, 2019

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Caring for transgender persons: What clinicians should know

One of the biggest barriers to care for transgender individuals is a lack of knowledgeable providers. In a move that reflects a growing recognition of transgender care needs within established medicine in the United States, ...

Dec 20, 2019

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Altitude sickness drug doesn't impair exercise performance above sea level, study finds

A new study finds that a medication commonly prescribed to prevent and combat symptoms of acute mountain sickness does not reduce exercise performance at high altitudes. This may be especially important for military personnel ...

Dec 20, 2019

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Study: Surgery patients overwhelmingly prefer presurgical safety checklists to be completed in front of them

New research suggests surgery patients overwhelmingly prefer presurgical safety checklists to be completed in front of them, contrary to what was believed by doctors. The study, published in the European Journal of Anaesthesiology, ...

Dec 20, 2019

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