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Data show 24.3% of U.S. adults had chronic pain in past three months in 2023
In 2023, 24.3 percent of U.S. adults had chronic pain in the previous three months, according to a November data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
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Researchers uncover new ways to identify signatures of mental disorders using fMRI scans
New research by a team at Georgia State University is uncovering surprising insights about brain pathways that could offer alternative ways for practitioners to identify early signs of schizophrenia. The research is published ...
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Scientists discover 'toolkit' to fix DNA breaks associated with aging, cancer and motor neuron disease
A new "toolkit" to repair damaged DNA that can lead to aging, cancer and motor neuron disease (MND) has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford.
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Using artificial intelligence to personalize infection treatment and address antimicrobial resistance
New research from the Centers for Antimicrobial Optimization Network (CAMO-Net) at the University of Liverpool has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can improve how we treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), and ...
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Global city mobility study reveals COVID-19's impact on transportation habits
COVID-19 reshaped mobility patterns worldwide, affecting walking, driving and public transit use, finds a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The research, led by an international team including researchers in ...
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Scientists implicate a novel cellular protein in hepatitis A infection
Viruses have thrived in humans for tens of thousands of years, evolving to take advantage of the machinery of cells to replicate and survive inside us. Some can slip past our defenses and invade without even causing symptoms.
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Virtual t'ai chi, qigong program shown to ease back pain
An online program of t'ai chi, qigong and meditation has been shown to be helpful in reducing lower back pain and related discomforts, potentially offering a safe and low-cost treatment option to the hundreds of millions ...
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E. coli fears spur recall of 167,000 pounds of ground beef
Over 167,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled by a Detroit meatpacker after being linked to E. coli illnesses in restaurant goers.
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Study of bloodstream infection reveals long courses of antibiotics in hospital may not be required
An international clinical trial of more than 3,600 patients in 74 hospitals, and involving Monash University researchers, has shown that a traditional long course of antibiotics for bloodstream infection is not necessary.
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Shining a light on seasonal affective disorder
Shorter days and lack of sunlight can greatly affect one's mental state. People often suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the fall and winter months due to lack of sunlight. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist ...
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Research team tackles hoarding by young people, older adults
Mississippi State Assistant Professor Mary E. Dozier is helping Mississippians reduce clutter, decrease anxiety and enhance their quality of life through subtle and positive intervention methods.
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COVID-19 mortality higher for leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome patients
The risk for COVID-19 hospitalization is low in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), but these individuals have a high mortality risk, according to a study published online Oct. 16 ...
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Alcohol-induced liver disease hospitalizations, transplants on the rise
From 2005 to 2021, alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants (LTs) increased among women and men and in younger and older adults, according to a research letter published online Nov. ...
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Genomic surveillance studies reveal circulation of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales in Europe
Patients seeking treatment in hospital or other health care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to infections they acquire during their stay, especially if the infections are difficult to treat because they are resistant ...
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Public health surveillance, from social media to sewage, spots disease outbreaks early to stop them fast
A cluster of people talking on social media about their mysterious rashes. A sudden die-off of birds at a nature preserve. A big bump in patients showing up to a city's hospital emergency rooms.
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Q&A: Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint
In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain at the UConn School of Dental Medicine answers the most ...
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New thesis on MAIT cells provides insights into immunity and COVID-19
Tobias Kammann from the Center for Infectious Medicine (CIM) at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) is defending his thesis titled "The diversity of MAIT cells across the human body and in COVID-19," on 29 November, ...
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Six-country study investigates drug-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces
Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria and other microbes that can cause infections gain the ability to resist treatment by antibiotics or other antimicrobial medicines.
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Study assesses risk for 28-day hospitalization for adults with RSV
A number of adults with outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infection experience hospitalization within 28 days, with a higher proportion among high-risk subgroups, according to a study published ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Malaria ravages Nigerian city infamous for vaccine doubts
Zuwaira Muhammad sat beside her emaciated 10-month-old twins on a clinic bed in northern Nigeria, caring for them as they battled malnutrition and malaria.
Nov 21, 2024
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Physician offers tips for living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. More than 12.5 million people in the U.S. have a diagnosis of COPD, but millions ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Promising results for COPD treatment: Researchers find form of vitamin B3 reduces lung inflammation
We live longer and longer, and as we age, a lot of us develop a series of health issues and chronic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is found in around 600 million individuals globally. ...
Nov 20, 2024
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People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups, study finds
People with chronic liver disease can be categorized into four distinct risk groups based on the different barriers they face in obtaining outpatient care, barriers that increase their odds of requiring hospitalization, a ...
Nov 20, 2024
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Combining 25 datasets, researchers map 1.6 million gut cells to find new ways treat disease
The most comprehensive cell map of the human gut to date has been created by combining spatial and single-cell data from 1.6 million cells.
Nov 20, 2024
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Viral myocarditis study uncovers three key heart responses to infection
Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a significant discovery that could change how doctors treat viral infections of the heart. The study, published in Science Advances, reveals that the heart responds to viral ...
Nov 20, 2024
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