by Ernie Mundell Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control. Despite the name, ringworm isn’t any kind of worm, but instead it is a fungus called Trichophyton mentagrophytes. It’s more commonly known...
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Delayed Meniere disease tied to higher prevalence of bilateral disease
by Lori Solomon Delayed Meniere disease (DMD) is associated with a higher prevalence of bilateral Meniere disease (MD) compared with classic MD (CMD), according to a study published online Oct. 15 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. Suming Shi, from the Affiliated Eye and ENT Hospital at Fudan University in Shanghai, and colleagues investigated the clinical characteristics and...
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Study identifies 51 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-associated mutations that could help diagnose the disease
by Luciana Constantino, FAPESP Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Using sequencing techniques, researchers associated 51 mutations in mitochondrial DNA with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), an incurable degenerative neurological disorder that leads to muscle atrophy and paralysis. Thirteen of the mutations increased the risk of ALS, while 38 were protective. The study suggests these mutations may be important...
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Physician discusses advances in minimally invasive kidney stone surgery
by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Most small kidney stones can pass on their own. However, kidney stones that are too large to pass on their own or cause bleeding, kidney damage or ongoing urinary tract infections may require surgical treatment. Dr. Aaron Potretzke, a Mayo Clinic urologist in Rochester, Minnesota, explains some...
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What is SIBO? Causes, symptoms and testing
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) happens when elevated bacteria are in the small intestine. Excessive bacteria here can affect digestion and absorption. Image Credit: PawelKacperek/Shutterstock.com However, bacteria can offer benefits, including: Watch the webinar: Mastering Gut Health – Understanding SIBO What causes SIBO? A common cause of SIBO is normal intestinal motility dysfunction. Slow movement...
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Two topical treatments show similar improvement in age spots on hands
Results may be ‘similar or superior’ to invasive treatments, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Peer-Reviewed Publication Wolters Kluwer Health Photoaging of the hands Credit: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® October 31, 2024 — Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical...
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Risk of post-COVID symptoms linked to body mass index in children
by Justin Jackson , Medical Xpress Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study by the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from 26 U.S. children’s hospitals has linked elevated body mass index (BMI) to a significantly higher risk of developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) among children and young adults. The study revealed a 25.4% increased...
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Causal relationship seen between GERD and hypertension
by Lori Solomon There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. Weige Li, from the Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine in Nanchang, China, and colleagues investigated the causal relationship between GERD and hypertension using a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis. The researchers reported...
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Is the updated COVID vaccine a good match for the current variant and the emerging strain?
by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert, Northeastern University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Northeastern University professors of pharmacy say the updated COVID-19 vaccines available for fall and winter of 2024 are a good match for the dominant strain of SARS-CoV-2 currently in circulation. The mRNA vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer are not a 100% match since they’re based on...
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Childhood neglect associated with later stroke, COPD, cognitive impairment, and depression
by University of Toronto Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from the University of Toronto found that childhood neglect, even in the absence of childhood sexual abuse and physical abuse, is linked with a wide range of mental and physical health problems in adulthood. “While a large body of research has established the detrimental impact of childhood physical...