Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pet bearded dragons pose salmonella danger, CDC warns
Lizards called bearded dragons may not breathe fire, but they can be a source of one nasty infection: Salmonella.
Jun 17, 2024
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News tagged with pet care
Neuroscience
A multimodal approach to better predict recovery in patients with disorders of consciousness
When a patient is admitted to intensive care due to a disorder of consciousness—such as a coma—establishing their neurological prognosis is a crucial yet challenging task.
May 30, 2024
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Neuroscience
Disorders of consciousness: Increasing awareness of advances in brain injury medicine
Emerging trends and new developments in the care and management of patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) are increasingly focused on a multidisciplinary approach that integrates evidence-based assessment, treatment, ...
Mar 7, 2024
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Medical economics
Pet ownership may contribute to health care barriers for people with HIV
People living with HIV may face hard choices when balancing their own health needs with caring for a pet, a study led by a University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions researcher finds.
Nov 1, 2023
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Health informatics
Keeping a human in the loop: Managing the ethics of AI in medicine
Artificial intelligence (AI)—of ChatGPT fame—is increasingly used in medicine to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and to avoid unnecessary screening for patients. But AI medical devices could also harm patients ...
Oct 20, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
New research reveals link between finger tapping and Alzheimer's
Suddenly getting lost, failing to recognize family members, or forgetting words and names are well-known symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Psychologists have now discovered that the disease also manifests in more subtle ways: ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Health
You may soon be able to get a blood test for Alzheimer's, but will you want one?
When Daniel Gibbs, M.D., enrolled in an Alzheimer's study at UC San Francisco almost a decade ago, researchers needed access to a secure government facility just to confirm that he had the disease. They summoned Gibbs to ...
Jun 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pets create positive change for people in aged care
Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes and sizes. But while these friendly faces keep us company at home, it's a very different story for people in aged care—many of whom must relinquish their beloved ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
New study finds care home residents benefit from robot pets
New research from the University of Plymouth has shown that affordable robot pets can potentially improve the well-being of care home residents and people with dementia. Led by the University's Center for Health Technology, ...
Sep 29, 2022
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Medications
Similar medications cost more for humans than for pets
In a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota researchers compared the prices of 120 medications commonly used in humans and pets. The authors found the price of human medications was generally ...
Sep 27, 2022
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