Health
COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.
Mar 1, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer test may lead to harmful overdiagnosis in Black men
A new study from experts at the University of Exeter has found that a widely used test for prostate cancer may leave Black men at increased risk of overdiagnosis.
Feb 29, 2024
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Medical economics
Early onset of menopause linked to reduced work capacity and increased risk of disability pension, finds Finnish study
A recent study conducted by the University of Oulu, Finland, has revealed that early onset of menopause is associated with reduced work capacity among women at the age of 46. The research further indicates that experiencing ...
Feb 29, 2024
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Medical research
Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials
Human safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeastern professor Kim Lewis are scheduled to start this spring in Australia, with results anticipated by fall.
Feb 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychosocial therapies could be effective treatment for non-physical symptoms of menopause
Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Feb 27, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
Drug shortage: What will happen if you run out of ADHD medication?
Imagine how scary it would be for someone with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to suddenly find that their essential medication is no longer available at the pharmacy. It is a harsh reality for millions around ...
Feb 27, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors
In adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Feb 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
National study reveals recovery hurdles for children following COVID-19 hospitalization
New research is showing just how difficult recovery is for children who are hospitalized due to COVID-19. Trailblazing data from a national multicenter survey shows that up to one-third of children did not fully recover and ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dissecting the roles for excitatory and inhibitory neurons in STXBP1 encephalopathy
A recent study from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital has discovered that inhibitory and excitatory neurons play distinct roles in the pathogenesis of STXBP1 encephalopathy, one of the top five causes ...
Feb 26, 2024
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Neuroscience
Unlocking Alzheimer's secrets by studying neuropsychiatric symptoms
As the years add up, it's common to notice slight changes in our ability to remember and think. Older people who have more marked changes than their peers can be diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Currently, ...
Feb 26, 2024
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