https://medicalxpress.com/health-other-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Allied health Cerebral palsy is the most common disability that starts in childhood, affecting about 50 million people worldwide. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-exoskeletons-people-cerebral-palsy-reality.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:20:06 EDT news699797523 Graduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab recently decided to analyze—even if only vicariously—a masterpiece of anatomical misdirection engineered by the most valuable leg in the world. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-soccer-player-biomechanics-messi-body.html Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:00:07 EDT news699793622 University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25–28 in National Harbor, Maryland. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-ingestive-behaviors-people-tracked-wearable.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:08 EDT news699708241 Three in five nursing staff and students who responded to a 2021 survey by Nursing Times and Unison said they had experienced sexual harassment at work. For many, it had come to be treated as part of the job. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-hidden-assumptions-nurses-exposed-sexual.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:20:04 EDT news699624242 Regular follow-up calls from a pharmacist can help people lower their "bad" (LDL) cholesterol by reminding them to take their medication, based on research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-pharmacist-people-healthy-cholesterol.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:03 EDT news699607598 Some people occasionally hear a low buzzing or humming sound that doesn't have a clear source. An estimated 2–4% of the world's population hear this. Scientists have been trying to figure out for decades where this sound comes from. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-potential-sources-frequency.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:40:05 EDT news699610861 A team of Rice University mechanical and electrical engineering students has developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at home. The project, called TacTile, was created in Rice's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK) and earned top honors at the HUFF OEDK Engineering Design Showcase, where it won first place in the Willy Revolution Award for Outstanding Innovation. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-students-rehab-interactive-gameplay.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:01 EDT news699540781 Inova, the leading nonprofit health system in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, developed a novel dietitian-led program for the bedside placement of feeding tubes for critically ill patients. The goals were to reduce nursing workload and optimize patient safety. In addition, the system adopted an electromagnetic sensor-guided feeding tube (EMFT) system that allows clinicians to visualize the tube's path on a monitor for real-time positioning at the bedside. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-teamwork-technology-tube-placement.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:40:01 EDT news699526321 Being admitted to a mental health unit can be one of the most vulnerable moments in a person's life. They often arrive in the midst of a crisis, and are fearful, confused, and anxious. But in these situations, one thing can profoundly affect their experience: the relationship established with the nurses who attend them, especially in the first days. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-patientnurse-relationships-mental-health-hospital.html Fri, 29 May 2026 19:40:01 EDT news699268880 More than half of those who are homeless have suffered a brain injury at some point in their lives, whether it be a traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as a blow to the head or concussion, a stroke, a brain tumor or an alcohol-related injury. And that injury most likely occurred before the person became homeless, not as a result of living on the street. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-hidden-link-brain-injuries-homelessness.html Thu, 28 May 2026 20:00:01 EDT news699183658 New research published in ImmunoHorizons shows that running a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout triggers a more inflammatory immune response than cycling HIIT. These findings could help everyday athletes make informed decisions about their workout choices to achieve the known anti-inflammatory benefits of exercise while limiting excessive tissue damage. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-high-intensity-interval-inflammatory-responses.html Thu, 28 May 2026 14:20:09 EDT news699191674 Chronic wounds remain a significant clinical challenge, in part because it is difficult to deliver sustained, localized immune signals that coordinate tissue repair. While cytokines play a central role in regulating inflammation and healing, conventional delivery approaches are often limited by rapid degradation and poor retention at the wound site. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-bandage-multiple-wound.html Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:04 EDT news699101641 Physiotherapist-led strength exercises improve hip pain in young people suffering hip joint impingements, new research shows. The La Trobe University study followed 154 participants over six months, comparing a targeted strengthening program with a standardized stretching program. Participants in the strength group were 2.3 times more likely to report perceived improvements in pain and had larger improvements in hip muscle strength compared to participants in the stretch group. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-strength-young-people-hip-pain.html Wed, 27 May 2026 09:20:04 EDT news699092222 Children recover significantly faster from concussion after receiving early, multidisciplinary care designed to treat persistent symptoms, according to a new study. The model will provide a blueprint for future child-specific concussion clinics across Australia. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-early-multidisciplinary-persistent-concussion-symptoms.html Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:03 EDT news699031682 The inaugural Enhanced Games are underway in Las Vegas and are set to be a unique spectacle that promotes drug-induced "enhancement." The International Olympic Committee has condemned the event as a way to "destroy any concept of fair play" and "moronic." https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-games-steroid-olympics-pose-athletes.html Mon, 25 May 2026 16:20:01 EDT news698921339 Many parents have heard the warning: Don't use baby talk with babies and toddlers. Instead, caregivers are often encouraged to speak properly and use adultlike language, out of concern that simplified speech could confuse children or delay language development. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-baby-bad-parentese-babies-language.html Sun, 24 May 2026 20:30:01 EDT news698324624 The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-good-dog-children-hospitals-furry.html Sun, 24 May 2026 09:40:01 EDT news698833820 Competing in esports, also known as electronic sports, can mean training for several hours a day in front of a screen. Whether people participate in video game competitions at the professional or amateur level, they face physical and cognitive demands. Jane Konidis, M.D., a physiatrist and director of Gaming and Esports Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, shares tips to protect your health, whether you're using a video game console, computer, or smartphone for esports activities. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-health-esports-circuit-competitive-video.html Thu, 21 May 2026 12:20:06 EDT news698582641 More than one in 10 children with medical complexity had an incident reported by home care agency staff, according to a multi-state study recently published in JAMA Network Open. Half of reported events were safety related and a quarter caused harm to the child. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-home-incidents-affect-children-medical.html Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:03 EDT news698509921 The physician–scientist has long occupied a unique place in medicine—bridging the laboratory and the clinic, translating scientific discoveries into innovative patient care. But that role is becoming increasingly rare. The number of physicians involved in research has steadily declined over the past 50 years, raising concerns about the future of a workforce critical to improving human health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-medical-revive-physicianscientist-pipeline.html Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:03 EDT news698499645 An estimated 15.8 million people in the United States live in pharmacy deserts. With limited access to health care services, like hospitals and pharmacies, these individuals are at risk of elevated mortality risk and higher rates of preventable disease progression. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-people-closest-pharmacy-health.html Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:01 EDT news698325602 A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders who undergo surgery and receive music therapy are more medically complex and therefore may experience longer hospital stays compared to other patients receiving usual care. The findings from this study were recently published in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-surgical-patients-mental-health-conditions.html Mon, 18 May 2026 23:20:02 EDT news698331175 Nursing jobs are dominating hiring trends, and young people are paying attention. In the 2024–25 application cycle, applications to nursing programs jumped a staggering 24%, and The Wall Street Journal recently reinforced nursing's reputation as being AI-proof. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-sustainable-global-health-workforce-early.html Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:01 EDT news697810189 Obesity and dietitian societies have joined forces to issue a new consensus statement on recommendations surrounding the use of obesity drugs for weight loss treatment. The consensus statement was presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026) in Istanbul, Turkey, and co-authored by lead author Dr. Laurence Dobbie, Department of Population Health Sciences, School of Life Course & Population Sciences, King's College London, UK as part of an international team of 26 authors. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-obesity-guidance-urges-dietitian-glp.html Fri, 15 May 2026 20:00:01 EDT news698046076 Paul Boyer, a psychotherapist for Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, is experiencing the AI revolution firsthand. He's a little underwhelmed. The health giant has rolled out a new suite of note-taking software, made by health care AI pioneer Abridge, intended to summarize a patient's visit at supersonic speed. For many clinicians, the technology soothes one of the persistent headaches of their lives—administration and paperwork. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-trump-kennedy-safeguards-ai-health.html Thu, 14 May 2026 23:20:02 EDT news697972087 Researchers have proposed new standards into the decades-old prosthetic donations market, improving the quality of lower limb prosthetic feet by two-thirds—a major quality of life boost for recipients. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-prosthetic-feet-curb-medical-equipment.html Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:03 EDT news697886281 Throughout medical history, men have generally been the target of studies, with results generalized to women. However, there are differences between the sexes in many aspects of human perception. Hormones influence the behavior of cells in the brain, including areas of the brain that process hearing. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-men-women-world-differently-hormones.html Wed, 13 May 2026 09:20:01 EDT news697794165 Icing a sprained ankle or sore muscle, long used to reduce pain and swelling, may in the longer run delay recovery and prolong pain, new research suggests. In a preclinical study published in Anesthesiology, McGill University researchers have found that even though cryotherapy (icing) eased pain in the short term, recovery time was more than doubled in some cases. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-cold-comfort-icing-injuries-prolong.html Tue, 12 May 2026 18:20:07 EDT news697820461 An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-osteoarthritis-muscles-electricity-condition.html Mon, 11 May 2026 16:20:01 EDT news697724102 Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks—such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids—painful and challenging. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-frozen-shoulder-surgery.html Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:08 EDT news697715221