Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW The long-term impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on neurologic and psychiatric function is well-established, but a growing body of research is pointing to unexpected medical sequalae, including cardiovascular disease (CVD). A recent review looked at the investigation to date into this surprising connection, not only summarizing study findings but...
Month: <span>February 2024</span>
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‘Brain Fitness Program’ May Aid Memory Loss, Concussion, ADHD
Megan Brooks A 12-week multidimensional “brain fitness program” provides multiple benefits for individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and memory loss, new research shows. The program, which consists of targeted cognitive training and electroencephalography (EEG)–based neurofeedback, coupled with meditation and diet/lifestyle coaching, led to improvements in memory, attention, mood, alertness, and sleep. The...
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Obesity medicine’s foggy future is getting clearer
by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe biggest quandary in the obesity drug market is that nobody knows just how big it will be. Everyone agrees it’ll be huge—currently, Eli Lilly & Co. is worth more than Tesla Inc., and Novo Nordisk A/S is at times the most valuable company in Europe. But...
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Physical activity may lessen pain intensity for cancer survivors
by Wiley Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have had cancer often experience ongoing pain, but a new study reveals that being physically active may help lessen its intensity. The study is published in Cancer. Although physical activity has been shown to lessen various types of pain, its effects on cancer-related pain are unclear. To investigate, a...
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles RECOVER Study collaborators publish comprehensive report on long COVID symptoms in children
RECOVER study report could aid doctors in diagnosing pediatric long COVID symptoms Peer-Reviewed Publication CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES DR. Sindhu Mohandas, CO-DIRECTOR, IMMUNOCOMPROMISED INFECTIOUS DISEASES PROGRAM AT CHLA IS PART OF A MULTI-CENTER COLLABORATION THAT PUBLISHED THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE EFFECTS OF LONG COVID IN CHILDREN.CREDIT: CHLA LOS ANGELES (February 9, 2024)—Up to...
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Study finds adolescents with concussion may benefit from more activity earlier
Peer-Reviewed Publication NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, activity type matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting screen time and returning to school early following a concussion may speed up recovery. “Increased...
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7 Statin Interactions You Should Know About
Written by Brian Leonard, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP | Reviewed by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD Key takeaways: Statins are a group of medications used to treat high cholesterol and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Examples include atorvastatin (Lipitor), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor, FloLipid).Statins can cause muscle pain. In rare cases, muscle damage that...
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Ability to identify bone fractures tells us something important about AI
One of Norway’s biggest achievements to date in the practical application of artificial intelligence is in identifying bone fractures. The secret of this success may benefit many of our business leaders.No-one wants to slip on the ice. But if you get taken to hospital in Vestre Viken and they suspect that you may have a...
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CDC releases new syphilis testing guidelines to combat rising cases
By Hugo Francisco de SouzaReviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shares its recommendations for the tests and protocols required to diagnose syphilis in the US. The recommendations build upon existing conventional serologic...
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New research shows promise for urine-based test to detect ovarian cancer
Biophysical SocietyNew research by Joseph Reiner and colleagues at Virginia Commonwealth University shows promise for a urine-based test for ovarian cancer. Reiner will present their research at the 68th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting, to be held February 10 – 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Previous research showed that there are thousands of small molecules, called...