Researchers build online glaucoma simulator Researchers at the University of Toronto have built an online simulator that gives an improved visual representation of the deterioration caused by glaucoma. Sep 21, 2023 0 6
Study finds most caregivers of cancer patients are not screened for distress Being diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer brings many physical, emotional and financial burdens, not only for patients, but for their caregivers as well. However, a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University ... Sep 21, 2023 0 7
Food insecurity linked to muscle dysmorphia symptoms in adolescent and young adults Food insecurity, a significant and persistent problem affecting many Canadians due to economic disparities and limited access to nutritious food, has long-lasting repercussions on physical and mental health. Researchers have ... Sep 21, 2023 0 0
Low-income country cardiac imaging procedures remain down post-COVID Declines in cardiovascular procedure volumes observed early in the COVID-19 pandemic greatly recovered in 2021 in the U.S. and other high-income countries, but not in facilities in lower-income countries, according to a study ... Sep 21, 2023 0 1
Researchers discover possible new cause for Alzheimer's disease Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have made a development that could lead to a greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia: a new cause for the diseases that impact cognitive functioning. Sep 21, 2023 1 1
Q&A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute? Question: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. ... Sep 21, 2023 0 3
With new Spanish-language pulmonary-thoracic program, doctors hope to improve health outcomes for Hispanic patients Growing up on the South Side of Chicago as the child of Mexican immigrants who primarily spoke Spanish, Dr. Daniel Meza was often asked to translate for his parents during medical appointments. Sep 21, 2023 0 1
Dabrafenib, trametinib found more effective in pediatric glioma with BRAF V600 Dabrafenib plus trametinib results in significantly more responses and longer progression-free survival than standard chemotherapy for pediatric patients with low-grade glioma with BRAF V600 mutations, according to a study ... Sep 21, 2023 0 16
Fluticasone furoate does not cut time to COVID-19 symptom resolution: Study For outpatients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, inhaled fluticasone furoate does not shorten time to symptom resolution, according to a study published in the Sept. 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Sep 21, 2023 0 32
Premenstrual disorders tied to earlier natural menopause Premenstrual disorders (PMDs) are associated with a higher risk for early menopause, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network Open. Sep 21, 2023 0 1
