Health
For some rural communities, a stripped-down hospital is better than none at all
On many days, some small hospitals in rural Mississippi admit just one patient—or none at all.
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
Mental stress linked to increased heart risks in heart disease patients
Imagine walking through a park and suddenly spotting a bear. Normally your heart starts beating faster and your blood vessels constrict. That's the sympathetic nervous system preparing your body for a "flight or fight" response. ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Immunology
Researchers evaluate allergy skin test responses in US asthma population
Patients with asthma commonly suffer from allergic diseases, with an estimated 80% suffering from allergic rhinitis. Asthma and allergic rhinitis share common characteristics, and allergic rhinitis is a risk factor for asthma ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Cardiology
Researchers develop method to predict sudden cardiac death from 1-minute heart rate
A new computational method developed by physicists at Tampere University can be used to estimate the risk of sudden cardiac death from a one-minute heart rate measurement at rest. The study was carried out in interdisciplinary ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Maternal STIs linked to reduced birth weights in Papua New Guinea
Low birthweights pose major concerns in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a leading risk factor for newborn deaths.
Jun 13, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Researchers find exercise lifts mood for adults with Down's syndrome
A new study has discovered that physical activity and cognitive training can improve levels of life satisfaction and mood for adults with Down's syndrome.
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
New adolescent health questionnaire helps doctors and families navigate complex issues
While doctors understand that adolescents have certain unique health questions and concerns, several challenges prevent this critical information from being collected in a systematic way and providing appropriate referrals ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
Massachusetts reports largest single-year decline in opioid-related overdose deaths in two decades
Massachusetts experienced a 10% drop in opioid-related overdose deaths from 2022 to 2023, the largest single-year decline over the past two decades and a trend that is expected to continue based on early data from 2024, according ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Health
Watching the Olympic Games could make you eat more
Ever wondered why you reach for a snack after hitting the gym? Research shows that physical exercise often leads to increased food consumption, whether it is treating yourself for a job well done or replenishing the energy ...
Jun 13, 2024
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Neuroscience
Tau PET performs well in predicting dementia in individuals with mild cognitive impairment
Tau positron emission tomography (PET) has the best performance as a standalone marker for prediction of progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Neurology.
Jun 13, 2024
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