Three or more concussions linked with worse brain function in later life Experiencing three or more concussions is linked with worsened brain function in later life, according to major new research. Jan 30, 2023 0 74
Common eye infection antibiotic tablet may clear up treatment-resistant sex bug An oral antibiotic tablet used to treat common eye infections may prove an effective medicine for a sexually transmitted bug that has become resistant to usual recommended treatment, suggest doctors in the journal Sexually ... Jan 30, 2023 0 43
Fewer known risk factors, but heightened risk of cardiovascular disease in people with celiac disease People with celiac disease might have fewer known risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but still have a heightened risk of developing it, finds a study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health, published online ... Jan 30, 2023 0 23
Surgeons should prepare to face more abortion complications post-Roe, say experts Acute care surgeons should prepare to treat complications of forced pregnancies and unsafe abortions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in the U.S. in 2022 (also known as the Dobbs decision), argue ... Jan 30, 2023 0 27
Experimental anti-depression drug may also be useful in treating alcohol use disorder An experimental antidepressant compound with a potentially unique mechanism of action may also be effective against alcohol use disorder, according to a preclinical study from Scripps Research. Jan 30, 2023 0 61
Study: Disordered eating is not only a disease of affluent girls Predominant stereotypes about eating disorders suggest that it is a condition mainly associated with girls from wealthy backgrounds. However, a new study from Michigan State University found that boys living in disadvantaged ... Jan 30, 2023 0 3
Social activity, aging education critical to brain health in older African Americans, study finds Among its many benefits to our overall health and well-being, exercise strengthens the brain and helps defend against cognitive decline. However, the results of a recent clinical trial revealed another activity that may benefit ... Jan 30, 2023 0 6
Using low-intensity continuous ultrasound to inhibit cancer cell migration A study led by Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) has demonstrated the efficiency of an ultrasound radiation-based therapy on the inhibition of cancer cell motion in pancreas cancer models. This work, ... Jan 30, 2023 0 23
Persistent gaps exist in continuity of medication use for adults with diabetes A considerable proportion of adults with diabetes do not maintain continuity of use of glucose, blood pressure, or lipid medications, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Jan 30, 2023 0 1
Artificial intelligence can help patients interpret home tests for COVID-19 New machine learning research led by George Mason University's Professor Farrokh Alemi and Professor Janusz Wojtusiak provides a way for patients and clinicians to better predict whether symptoms are due to COVID-19, influenza, ... Jan 30, 2023 0 32
