Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hepatitis C is a slow-moving killer that can be stopped. What's getting in the way?
Michael Mendez said that when learned he had hepatitis C, "I didn't even know what it was."
Jan 9, 2023
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Medical research
New test reveals existing antibiotics, hiding in plain sight on pharmacy shelves, can cure superbugs
A new test revealed that FDA-approved antibiotics—available at your neighborhood pharmacy—can effectively treat superbugs. They are not prescribed, however, because the gold-standard test predicts they will not work. ...
Apr 27, 2023
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Neuroscience
'Noisy' autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here's why neuroaffirmative research matters
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference associated with specific experiences and characteristics.
Mar 27, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Partially sighted may be at higher risk of dementia
Older people with vision loss are significantly more likely to suffer mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia, according to a new study published in the journal Ageing Clinical and Experimental Research.
Apr 29, 2021
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Medical economics
Evaluating a new model for funding rural health care in Pennsylvania
Community hospitals are a vital source of health care for rural populations, yet many rural hospitals across the United States are in financial distress. Over the last decade, more than 130 rural hospitals have closed nationwide. ...
Jul 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Yes, people with autism have empathy
A research group led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has proposed a new concept for predicting autism and autistic traits. "Empathic disequilibrium" combines two types of empathy into a single scale for the first time.
Oct 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When bad things happen in childhood, what's the toll on your health?
Poor mental health is almost three times more prevalent among people in New Zealand who experienced four or more "adverse childhood events" compared with people who experienced none, the research suggests.
Nov 8, 2021
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Health
Study links hydraulic fracking with increased risk of heart attack hospitalization, death
The Marcellus Formation straddles the New York State and Pennsylvania border, a region that shares similar geography and population demographics. However, on one side of the state line unconventional natural gas development—or ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Genetics
New study shows potential of UK Biobank to inform genetic disease research
A new study by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences examining population genetics across Europe has analyzed the diverse ancestries of people living in the UK. This knowledge has the potential to inform future ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Medical research
Health insurance drives medical advances, claims new study
A new study argues that expanding health insurance coverage can drive medical progress, support well-being, and even extend lifespan in the United States.
Jan 13, 2023
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