One study found that 80 percent of people have come across conflicting nutritional advice. Experts recommend not changing your diet entirely based on one study. Look at a wide range of research and remember a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is still pretty healthy. You’ve been hearing for decades that it’s a...
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Accurate lymphoma prognosis from a simple blood test
by Kristin Samuelson, Northwestern University After a patient is diagnosed with lymphoma—an often-treatable type of cancer that attacks the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow and more—the natural next steps are determining the patient’s survival outlook and deciding the best course of treatment. But current methods of doing so remain inaccurate or invasive, often involving...
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Smart insole can double as lifesaving technology for diabetic patients
by Stevens Institute of Technology Stevens Institute of Technology has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Bonbouton, giving the cutting-edge health and technology company the right to use and further develop a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and...
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Ligelizumab safely, effectively treats hives
(HealthDay)—Ligelizumab appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for chronic spontaneous urticaria, according to a study published in the Oct. 3 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. In a phase 2b dose-finding study, Marcus Maurer, M.D., from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and colleagues randomly assigned 382 patients to receive a single 120-mg dose...
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Researcher develops mobile rehab tool to help concussion patients manage their recovery
Posted Today Individuals suffering from a concussion who lack the resources, time or knowledge to handle their condition expertly will soon have access to a low-cost path to recovery. Michael Hutchison, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, has developed a mobile rehabilitation tool called RHEA, after the...
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FDA approves Ofev® as the first and only therapy to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated ILD
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the leading cause of death among people with systemic sclerosis (SSc) or scleroderma Approval is based on results from the Phase III SENSCIS® study, the largest randomized controlled trial in SSc-ILD patients Ofev is already approved in the U.S. and more than 70 countries for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Ridgefield, Conn., September 06, 2019 – Boehringer...
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Tetris gameplay reveals complex cognitive skills
by Torie Wells, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute In a fraction of a second, a colorful digital block shaped like the letter “L” falls from the top of the computer screen. In even less time, fingers float across a controller, striking the arrow keys in rapid succession to rotate the figure so it falls in line with...
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Patient-aligned care reduces unwanted medications, tests for older adults
by Ziba Kashef, Yale University An emerging approach to health care that focuses decision-making on older patients’ health goals and care preferences can reduce unwanted and unhelpful treatment, such as medications and diagnostic tests, say Yale researchers. It can also lessen treatment burden, according to their new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Adults age...
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Hydroxychloroquine blood levels predict retinopathy risk in lupus
(HealthDay)—Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) blood levels are useful in predicting retinopathy among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study published online Sept. 18 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Michelle Petri, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues assessed the risk for HCQ retinopathy by clinical characteristics and levels of...
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Maintaining most of a weight loss still beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes
Although gaining back weight after losing it is common, few studies have compared the cardiovascular benefits of those who have lost — and regained weight — versus those who continued to maintain their weight loss. In a new paper, researchers looked at data from nearly 1,600 individuals with type 2 diabetes who had lost at...