Medications
Deprescribing efforts failing dementia patients, study finds
Researchers led by the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, have examined how a dementia diagnosis impacts medication use patterns in older adults.
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Dentistry
New guideline details dental pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Laser-based system achieves noncontact medical ultrasound imaging
Researchers from MIT Lincoln Laboratory and their collaborators at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Ultrasound Research and Translation (CURT) have developed a new medical imaging device: the Noncontact ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
ACOG guideline addresses hepatitis in pregnancy
In a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and published online Aug. 17 in Obstetrics & Gynecology, recommendations are presented for hepatitis B and C virus screening ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Genetics
Protein score, from a single plasma sample, predicts atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
In a large retrospective analysis using measurements of thousands of plasma proteins in primary and secondary event populations, scientists from deCODE genetics and collaborators from U.S., Denmark and Iceland, reported today ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
AI to predict critical care for patients with COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a huge blow to health care systems and highlighted their major shortcomings. As of June 2023, there have been over 760 million confirmed cases of COVID-19, with almost 7 million deaths worldwide. ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Don't believe the hype—menopausal women don't all need to check—or increase—their testosterone levels
Ever heard "low testosterone" blamed for low mood, brain fog and loss of vitality? Despite all evidence to the contrary, social media influencers are increasingly promoting testosterone therapy as an elixir for women experiencing ...
Aug 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness should be about more than just 'me,' argues new study
Is looking after kids in the summer stressing you out? Are you in need of a relaxing break? Maybe it's time to unwind and practice some calming mindfulness.
Aug 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Peripheral surrogates of tumor burden to guide therapeutic strategies for HPV-associated malignancies
A new review paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, "Peripheral surrogates of tumor burden to guide chemotherapeutic and immunotherapeutic strategies for HPV-associated malignancies."
Aug 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetically engineered bacteria can detect cancer cells in a world-first experiment
As medical technology advances, many diseases could be detected, prevented and cured with cells, rather than pills.
Aug 13, 2023
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