by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Pneumonia causes more than 1 million hospitalizations and 50,000 deaths per year in the U.S., according to the American Lung Association. Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus,...
Month: <span>November 2023</span>
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New assay could revolutionize detection and treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
More accurate detection of a specific molecular marker in leukemic cells will help assess measurable residual disease and guide treatment decisions, improving patient outcomes, report investigators in The Journal of Molecular DiagnosticsPeer-Reviewed Publication ELSEVIER Philadelphia, November 13, 2023 – A novel assay that detects a unique molecular marker in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)...
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Rates of syphilis in Salt Lake County have surged by ‘alarming’ 800% in four years
Cases of syphilis have exploded by 800 percent in Salt Lake County, UtahThe large religious population shunning contraceptions could explain the surge WHAT IS SYPHILIS? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is usually caught by having sex with an infected person. It spreads through close contact with an infected sore, which usually happens during vaginal,...
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Gastric cancer biomarker nearly 90% accurate, even in early stages
By Paul McClure Researchers have identified a biomarker that can accurately diagnose gastric cancerDepositphotos Researchers have identified a blood protein that can be used as a marker of gastric and other cancers and is more accurate than existing diagnostic biomarkers, even in the early stages of the disease. The simple test may lead to the earlier...
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Off-Label Dupilumab Gains Off-Label Uses as Clinicians Turn to Drug for More Indications
Lorraine L. Janeczko, MPH Clinicians are using dupilumab off label to treat a wider range of allergic conditions in adults and children.The drug, marketed as Dupixent, is currently approved in the United States to treat atopic dermatitis, asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis, eosinophilic esophagitis, and prurigo nodularis in adults. Dupilumab is also approved to...
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GLP-1 Agonists and Suicide Risk: What Action Should Be Taken?
Boris Hansel, MD, PhDDISCLOSURES September 20, 2023 A statement from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) about semaglutide and, more generally, glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists recently caused a stir. Could these medicines lead to patients taking their own lives?Medical Authorities Alert The EMA published a press release in early July 2023 to announce that a review is...
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Debate: Is Lasting Remission of Type 2 Diabetes Feasible in the Real-World Setting?
Kevin Fernando, MBChB, MScDISCLOSURES October 17, 2023 The prospect of remission of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has captured the hearts and minds of many patients with T2D and healthcare professionals, including myself. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, MSc I have changed my narrative when supporting my patients with T2D. I used to say that T2D is a progressive condition,...
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7 Best UTI Home Remedies: How to Treat a UTI without Antibiotics
While antibiotics are the main treatment for UTIS, home remedies can help relieve symptoms and prevent recurring infections. Our tips include staying hydrated, urinating when necessary, and drinking cranberry juice. Share on PinterestA quick look at UTI treatments without antibiotics For reducing bacterial growth: UTIs and hydration For releasing toxins: UTIs and urination For a natural antibacterial...
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Where and how you sit matters when getting blood pressure taken at the doctor’s office
by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association Credit: American Heart Association Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. Guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology call for a patient to be...
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Deciphering the secrets of spinal cord regeneration protein by protein
by Florian Ritter, Max Planck Society The image shows scar tissue in the human brain after traumatic injury. Deposits of SLRP proteins in the scar are shown in magenta and cyan. Credit: Daniel Wehner In mammals, including humans, scar tissue forms after injury to the spinal cord as part of the healing process. In mammals, however,...