Archive: 26/08/2020

Following 'Eatwell Guide' diet could reduce your risk of dying early and lower your environmental footprint

Adhering to Public Health England's 'Eatwell Guide' of a balanced diet could reduce your chance of dying prematurely and lower your environmental footprint, according to a new study in BMJ Open.

Aug 26, 2020

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Shoulder replacements benefit most patients for more than ten years, study shows

More than 90 percent of shoulder replacement implants last more than ten years, according to the largest study of its kind.

Aug 26, 2020

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US hospital admissions for stroke fell by almost a third during lockdown

Almost a third fewer cases of stroke and mini-stroke (TIA) were seen in US hospitals during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic between March and April this year compared to the same time in 2019, finds research published ...

Aug 26, 2020

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50% drop in patients attending cardiology services during coronavirus lockdown

The number of NHS patients presenting to cardiology services for serious heart problems more than halved while the number of heart attacks diagnosed fell by 40% at one centre in Scotland during the coronavirus lockdown, finds ...

Aug 26, 2020

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Artificial pancreas effectively controls type 1 diabetes in children age 6 and up

A clinical trial at four pediatric diabetes centers in the United States has found that a new artificial pancreas system—which automatically monitors and regulates blood glucose levels—is safe and effective at managing ...

Aug 26, 2020

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Strong, durable responses to selpercatinib in RET-driven medullary thyroid cancer

Selpercatinib (Retevmo), a drug targeted precisely against cancers driven by mutations or alterations in the gene RET, was effective in a clinical trial at shrinking tumors in patients with medullary thyroid cancer, with ...

Aug 26, 2020

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Researchers unravel two mysteries of COVID-19

A team from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University has made significant steps forward in understanding COVID-19 through two back-to-back studies published this week in Critical Care Explorations. In one study, ...

Aug 26, 2020

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New study explores symptomatology, quality of life before and after labiaplasty

For patients with elongated labia, vague terms like "vaginal rejuvenation" and "designer vagina" can undermine the seriousness of the condition, which includes a variety of functional concerns. Often attributed to congenital ...

Aug 26, 2020

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USDA says current poultry food safety guidelines do not stop salmonella outbreaks

Current poultry food safety guidelines for Salmonella, the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks, are inadequate. A new study conducted by Thomas Oscar, USDA Agricultural Research Service, "Salmonella prevalence alone ...

Aug 26, 2020

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What is cerebral venous thrombosis? Study finds blood clot condition on the rise

Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the veins in the brain, preventing blood from draining out of the brain. A new analysis has found that the incidence of CVT in the United States is ...

Aug 26, 2020

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