by David J. Neal Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Since last week’s recall of cucumbers across the United States and Canada, more cucumbers have been recalled and more people sickened with salmonella. Here’s the latest on the situation: What other cucumbers have been recalled? Last Wednesday’s SunFed Produce recall of whole cucumbers from Sonora, Mexico, grower Agrotato S.A. de C.V....
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Sleep apnea associated with age-related macular degeneration
by Centre for Eye Research Australia Credit: SHVETS production from Pexels A Center for Eye Research Australia study has linked low levels of oxygen in the blood overnight—a common sign of obstructive sleep apnea—with wet age-related macular degeneration. The findings, published in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, suggest obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be a modifiable risk factor associated...
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Red light shines bright
Kelsie Whitmore uses red light therapy in her locker room at Richmond County Bank Ball Park in September 2022 in Staten Island, N.Y. Photo: Al Bello/Getty ImagesRed light is one type of light that doctors aren’t shielding us from.Why it matters: It’s a therapy surging in popularity, especially for the treatment of wrinkles and acne. Red light...
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First neuroimaging study of people with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
by University of Aberdeen Hypothesized and exploratory brain regions exhibiting greater cortical thickness in those with versus without ARFID symptoms. Those with ARFID symptoms exhibited greater mean thickness in the bilateral superior frontal (red) and frontal (dark orange) cortices. Credit: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry (2024). DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.14086 For many years, those with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder...
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BCG Vaccine May Protect Against Long COVID Symptoms
Edited by Satish Kumar M December 03, 2024 95 TOPLINE: Administering the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine during the active phase of COVID-19 may help protect against the development of long COVID. METHODOLOGY: TAKEAWAY: IN PRACTICE: “[The study] findings suggest that BCG immunotherapy for an existing ailment may be superior to prophylaxis in healthy individuals,” the...
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Changes to Medicare in 2025
Several changes to Medicare will occur in 2025, including a cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, expanded mental health care services, and increased caregiver support. These changes aim to improve access to care and reduce financial burdens for people using Medicare. Medicare is a cornerstone of healthcare for millions of Americans, providing health insurance for...
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Study finds 70% of young people with long COVID recover within two years
by University College London Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Most young people who were confirmed to have long COVID three months after a positive PCR test had recovered within 24 months, finds a study led by UCL researchers. The Children and young people with Long COVID (CLoCK) study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, is the world’s largest longitudinal...
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Lenacapavir injection lowers HIV risk by 96%
Share on PinterestA drug used to treat HIV infections can also effectively prevent them, a new clinical trial demonstrates. Image credit: luza studios/Getty Images. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects a person’s immune system. People with HIV can take medication to prevent it from progressing to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, HIV currently has no cure. Thus, prevention strategies are...
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Intermittent theta burst stimulation found to more effective for treating schizophrenia symptoms than other approaches
by Fujita Health University In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from Fujita Health University, Japan conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis using published data and verify the efficacy and safety of TBS protocols for schizophrenia. Credit: Public Relations Department, Fujita Health University, Japan Schizophrenia, which is characterized by positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations and...
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Expert Consensus Provides Clinical Guidance for Treating Hair Loss With Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil
John Jesitus November 25, 2024 030 Recently published consensus guidelines for low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) treatment of hair loss provide best-practice recommendations in areas ranging from pretreatment considerations and counseling to patient monitoring. With large randomized, controlled trials lacking, the guidelines authors and other dermatologists said the paper provides practical pointers that should increase clinicians’...