Health
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak linked to flour
U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Infantis outbreak that is likely linked to raw flour. It's not clear what brand of flour is the culprit.
Apr 3, 2023
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Medical research
E-health reduces patient pain, opioids in clinical study
An online "e-health" program helped more people with chronic pain reduce their opioid medications and pain intensity than a control group that had only regular treatment in a recent clinical study.
Apr 3, 2023
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Ophthalmology
Consumer Health: What do you know about cornea transplantation?
A cornea transplant, or keratoplasty, is an operation to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped surface of the eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea.
Mar 30, 2023
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Medications
Buprenorphine after nonfatal opioid overdose found to result in reduced risk of overdose death
Receiving medication for opioid use disorders, such as buprenorphine after an overdose, leads to lower mortality risk, according to a Rutgers study.
Mar 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychological support can enhance quality of life for women with endometriosis
Severe abdominal pain, constipation and extremely painful periods: that is the reality for the around 5-10% of Danish women who suffer from endometriosis. Endometriosis is due to tissue resembling the uterine mucosa becoming ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
Dedicated protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy found to be more effective for fibromyalgia caused by head injury
Researchers from Tel Aviv University compared treatment with a dedicated protocol of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to the pharmacology (drugs) treatment available today for patients suffering from fibromyalgia as a result ...
Mar 23, 2023
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Cardiology
Q and A: How a heart condition affects the kidneys and causes swelling
I recently began experiencing swelling in my legs, feet and hands, as well as fatigue. Testing led to a diagnosis of pericardial constriction. Can you explain what this is and how it's treated? Is there anything I can do ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Genetics
Study: Informational booklet improves family screening for inherited heart muscle disease
A booklet developed by cardiovascular and genetics experts and provided to patients with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) of unknown cause was effective in increasing screening of relatives at risk for the heart muscle disease, ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Medications
Researchers develop a promising drug, demonstrate effective treatment for a rare hereditary muscle disease
Statins are the most commonly used medication in lowering blood cholesterol, prescribed to tens of millions in the Western world. Statins act through inhibition of the enzyme HMG CoA reductase. Nearly 20% of statin users ...
Mar 21, 2023
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Health
Sometimes hair loss in women can point to bigger health issues
Hair loss can be devastating for women, but the condition can also signal additional health problems.
Mar 17, 2023
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