August 9, 2024 by Korea University College of Medicine Graphical Abstract. Credit: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (2024). DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwae061It has been discovered that older adults over 60 years old who are prescribed statins against air pollutant exposure can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially stroke. By utilizing the National Health Insurance Service big...
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Why elite athletes are harnessing their own brain waves for sporting success
August 8, 2024 by Andrew Michael Cooke, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement, where the world’s sporting elite showcase their prowess. Modern athletes benefit from top-notch coaching, optimized nutrition and recovery strategies. Yet, some are turning to more unique methods for the competitive edge—training the...
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Drug pricing
Price competition’s society-altering test Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Two facts about GLP-1s tend to dominate conversations: Their effectiveness is almost too good to be true, and if everyone who could benefit from them received them — at least at current prices — the cost would be prohibitively expensive. Why it matters: With the development pipeline chock-full...
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Study finds sclerotherapy can be successfully used by patients of all skin types, ethnic backgrounds
News Release 8-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationBoston University School of Medicine (Boston)—Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), which impacts more than 25 million people, includes varicose and spider veins. They occur when the veins become damaged and can’t work as they should. Treatments include sclerotherapy, which involves injecting a chemical solution directly into the varicose or spider vein which...
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Recurrent wheezing in children linked to ‘silent’ viral infections
News Release 8-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationUniversity of Virginia Health System image: “We hope this discovery will stimulate further work in the treatment of recurrent wheeze and viral infections in children,” said researcher W. Gerald Teague, MD, a pediatric pulmonologist at UVA Health Children’s and the University of Virginia School of Medicine. “The field has to get...
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Biocides are a useful tool to combat antibiotic resistance but appropriate use is vital, scientists suggest
News Release 8-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationApplied Microbiology International A recent review in the journal Sustainable Microbiology discusses how the use of biocides can promote well-being – but must only be used when there are clear benefits. Biocide use should be restricted to applications where there are tangible benefits but also not unnecessarily restricted where genuine benefits...
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Common antibiotics carry small but serious risks of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others
News Release 8-Aug-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationInstitute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences image: Common antibiotics carry serious riskof life-threatening drug reactions,but safer options exist Credit: ICES Toronto, ON, May 15, 2024 – Two classes of commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with the greatest risk for severe drug rashes that can lead to emergency department visits, hospitalizations and...
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Oral antibiotics and risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions
News Release 8-Aug-2024 JAMA Peer-Reviewed PublicationJAMA Network About The Study: Commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of serious cutaneous adverse drug reactions compared with macrolides, with sulfonamides and cephalosporins carrying the highest risk. Prescribers should preferentially use lower-risk antibiotics when clinically appropriate. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, David N....
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Saliva indicates severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children
August 8, 2024 by Radboud University Senior author Lilly Verhagen, pediatric infectious disease specialist and immunologist at Radboudumc. Credit: RadboudumcA saliva test can more accurately indicate the severity of recurrent respiratory infections in children than the standard blood test. If saliva contains too few broadly protective antibodies, a child is more likely to suffer from...
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Expert insight: How to support autistic children heading back to class
August 29, 2024 by Emma Duerden and Elizabeth Kuenzel, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReturning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges. As families with autistic children prepare for the new school year, their concerns could include determining that necessary accommodations and supports are in place at school, helping children transition...