Arthritis linked to blood cancer mutations A team of Adelaide and U.S. researchers has discovered a link between a less common form of rheumatoid arthritis and gene mutations found in blood cancer. Apr 23, 2024 0 2
What you eat could alter your unborn children and grandchildren's genes and health outcomes Within the last century, researchers' understanding of genetics has undergone a profound transformation. Apr 23, 2024 0 0
Impact of COVID-19-related nonpharmaceutical interventions on diarrheal diseases and zoonotic Salmonella Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been proven effective in reducing the spread of COVID-19, but their broader impact on gastrointestinal disorders remains poorly studied. Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infections ... Apr 23, 2024 0 0
Study reveals insights into DDX41 protein's role in blood cancer pathogenesis A study led by Professors Hongtae Kim and JaYil Lee from the Department of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with researchers from the Catholic University of Korea, sheds light on the pivotal role of mutated DDX41 protein ... Apr 23, 2024 0 32
UK smoking ban would have many benefits for public health—but only if it's effectively implemented MPs have recently voted to ban anyone in England born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, as part of the government's plan to achieve a smoke-free generation. Apr 23, 2024 0 0
Arthroscopic surgery for arthritis does not impact incidence of total knee arthroplasty, study finds The addition of arthroscopic surgery to nonoperative management of knee arthritis does not delay or hasten total knee arthroplasty (TKA) during 10 years of follow-up, according to a study published online April 18 in JAMA ... Apr 23, 2024 0 1
Modified sports can keep older adults playing Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit. Apr 23, 2024 0 0
International doctors struggle with cultural adaptation, according to New Zealand study New Zealand's health system must improve cultural integration practices for international doctors or risk losing them, argues a University of Otago study published in BMC Medical Education. Apr 23, 2024 0 0
Black and Hispanic people in the US growing more confident learning and performing CPR More Black and Hispanic people in the U.S. feel confident performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). A 2023 American Heart Association survey found that 44% of Black Americans now feel confident in performing conventional ... Apr 23, 2024 0 0
Atopic dermatitis found to negatively impact mental health Atopic dermatitis (AD) negatively impacts patients' mental health (MH), especially when a patient has severe AD, according to a study published online March 14 in Dermatitis. Apr 23, 2024 0 10