Interview conducted by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. News-Medical speaks to Dr. Keith Fargo from the Alzheimer’s association about their latest research which looked at risk factors that could aid in the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Why is it important to research Alzheimer’s and its risk factors? Alzheimer’s is a huge problem. It is a fatal...
Patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year. In a new paper in the journal EClinicalMedicine, epidemiological researchers estimated COVID-19 to be far more widespread in Wuhan, China and Seattle, Washington weeks ahead of lockdown measures...
by University of Bristol High intensity physical activity in early life might help maximize peak hip strength and prevent osteoporosis in later life, according to a study from University of Bristol researchers published in JAMA Network Open today. The research, which analyzed data from 2,569 participants of the Children of the 90s health study, found...
Teenagers and young adults who vape face a much higher risk of COVID-19 than their peers who do not vape, according to new research. The study is believed to be the first to examine connections between youth vaping and COVID-19 using US population-based data collected during the pandemic. “WE NEED TO TELL EVERYONE: IF YOU...
By Chris Smith @chris_writes A new study provides a key detail surrounding coronavirus symptoms, the likely order in which COVID-19 signs appear in infected patients. The timeline of COVID-19 symptoms could help patients better educate themselves and seek medical care earlier than they might have otherwise, so they can avoid spreading the disease. Knowing the...
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEM MARK DEBOER, MD, OF UVA CHILDREN’S, DEVELOPED A CALCULATOR THAT CAN PREDICT THE RISK OF STROKE, DIABETES AND CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE. HE DEVELOPED THE CALCULATOR IN COLLABORATION WITH MATTHEW Doctors can predict patients’ risk for ischemic stroke based on the severity of their metabolic syndrome, a conglomeration of conditions that...
by Institute for Basic Science Fingerlike projections that cover the intestinal wall and absorb nutrients in the small intestine.During digestion, hydrophilic nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, are absorbed by blood capillaries. On the other hand, hydrophobic nutrients, such as lipids, are taken in by specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals. The graphics also shows...
By NORMAN E. SHARPLESSAUGUST 13, 2020 This year’s annual release of cancer statistics generated more buzz than usual. Perhaps the most publicized finding in the Cancer Facts & Figures 2020 report was the 2.2% decline in overall cancer deaths from 2016 to 2017, the last year for which we have final statistics. That was the...
Lauren Chase Lauren Chase is on the Research Team at GoodRx. Posted on August 11, 2020 In an effort to continue to shed light on drug prices and increase transparency, the GoodRx Research Team regularly tracks the most expensive drugs in the U.S. Since 2018, we have tracked the list price and dosing requirements to...
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Nail clubbing is characterized by specific changes around and under the toe and fingernails that are caused by certain diseases. Lung cancer is the most frequent cause of nail clubbing. What is nail clubbing? Nail clubbing, also called digital clubbing or Hippocratic nail, is...
