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...
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Tai chi better at reducing high BP than aerobic exercise, study finds
By Paul McClure Tai chi was found to be better than aerobic exercise at lowering problematic high blood pressure Depositphotos A new study has found that tai chi was significantly more effective than aerobic exercise at lowering blood pressure in 18-to-65-year-olds with prehypertension, a condition that can progress to high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases....
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Can Omeprazole Cause Kidney Problems?
Written by Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP | Reviewed by Nicole Rowe, MD Key takeaways: Omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). PPIs treat gastrointestinal conditions such as heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease.Research shows that PPIs like omeprazole are associated with short-term and long-term kidney damage. But the overall risk is...
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Tumour-resident bacteria fuel cancer’s growth
The discovery of lactate-producing, resistance-building bacteria inside tumours could be exploited for future treatments. Nature Research Custom MediaMD AndersonBacteria within the tumour microbiome can adapt to produce nutrients that allow cancer cells to resist treatment, researchers have found.Credit: Kateryna Kon/ Science Photo Library/ Getty Images Unlike the usual energy-release pathways in normal cells, cancer cells...
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Climate change fueled a rise in rare disease outbreaks last year
By Zoya Teirstein Naegleria fowleri, a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Grist. It appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A 16-month-old boy was playing in a splash pad at a country club in Little Rock, Arkansas, this summer when water...
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Researchers find response to ketamine depends on opioid pathways, but varies by sex
by Nina Bai, Stanford University A Stanford Medicine-led study found that blocking opioid receptors in the brain extinguished the effects of ketamine—but only in male rats. Credit: Emily Moskal/Stanford MedicineKetamine, increasingly popular as a treatment for depression and pain, is often prescribed as an alternative to addictive opioids. But the data has been mixed on whether...