Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Many adults in palliative care are prescribed opioids to deal with extreme pain. A recent study investigated the efficacy in treating pain with non-opioid painkillers, like NSAIDs. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 19 million adults require palliative care near the end of their lives, most commonly
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Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Recent studies revealed the growing concerns in those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their treatment options. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and is constantly growing. The amount of insulin needed to treat people living with diabetes worldwide is currently
New research, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, suggests that a genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes may be a cause of erectile dysfunction. New research finds evidence that erectile dysfunction and type 2 diabetes are genetically linked. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 30 million adults in the United States. There are several
An Orlando clinic is using a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop virtual reality (VR) technology for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans and emergency services workers. The University of Florida’s RESTORES clinic has been testing VR therapy, which uses the tech to expose veterans to the scenes and
A federal judge in Texas who recently declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional has stayed his ruling to allow for appeals. That means “Obamacare” remains in effect while litigation continues. In a ruling issued Sunday, Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth wrote that he stands by his earlier conclusion that the entire law is invalidated
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a recent study presented at the Society for Endocrinology conference, researchers from Glasgow, Scotland used a mouse model to investigate whether antioxidants can mitigate brain fog associated with diabetes. Blood sugar levels rise normally rise after eating. In response, the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin into
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers in Chicago, USA investigated whether blood can be used to identify specific problems that need to be targeted in cystic fibrosis treatment. Cystic fibrosis is a disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. People with cystic fibrosis experience breathing problems, frequent lung infections, gradual deterioration
At the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, the liver transplant group is busy handling an onslaught of patients who have come from all over the country in hopes of a chance at life. For many, a liver transplant is their last hope, after being diagnosed with a deadly disease sweeping the nation at epic proportions.
New research finds that magnesium may hold the key to understanding how vitamin D levels relate to health and disease. A recent study investigates the importance of magnesium in vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, has enjoyed something of a celebrity status, receiving praise for a multitude of health benefits.
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study published in Scientific Reports analyzed whether different dog traits modify the risk of asthma in children. Asthma is a condition that causes shortness of breath as a result of the swelling and narrowing of airways. The symptoms of asthma are commonly visible during childhood with
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers examined the effect of consuming more omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy on the risks of premature birth and the overall wellbeing of the baby long after birth. The average duration of pregnancy before a baby is born is 40 weeks but the time for adequate fetal maturity
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers at the Mayo Clinic compared the efficacy and safety of oral apixaban with heparin for blood clot treatment in cancer patients. One out of five patients with cancer is at the risk of developing a clot in their veins. These clots are dangerous and are the second
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a recent study published by Nature Medicine, researchers investigated the genetic predispositions to developing dementia. A common form of inherited early-onset dementia that occurs within the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain is often caused by tau, granulin precursor (GRN), and chromosome 9 open reading frame
As an emergency room physician, Richard Zane often considers how software can help him their patients. The problem is that engineers and doctors are from different planets. Zane, who’s also the chief innovation officer at UCHealth in Colorado, said that most engineers he’s met have never seen the inner workings of a hospital and don’t
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Scientists made a research breakthrough in understanding the responsible mechanisms of restless leg syndrome. Restless legs syndrome is a disorder related to sensation and movement. It is a common nervous system condition that causes an overwhelming irresistible urge to move the legs. The uncomfortable sensation usually happens in
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers in the United States examined the genomes of over 125,000 people to identify genetic variants associated with increased colorectal cancer risk. Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Colorectal cancer starts from cells in the large intestine, comprised of the colon and rectum. These cells
Growing up, I had the picture-perfect family. I lived in a beautiful home in the suburbs of Detroit with my parents and younger brother. I had every opportunity in the world, attended private schools, and even made it onto the honor roll. I was involved in dance, theater, and many of the school sports teams.
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study has shown extremely promising results highlighting the success of combining a targeted therapy and chemotherapies to treat acute myeloid leukemia in older patients. Acute myeloid leukemia is a type of blood cancer that originates in bone marrow, the site for the formation of blood cells
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In two online surveys on doctor-patient communication, researchers investigated why some patients withhold information from their doctors. Good doctor-patient communication is essential for successful patient care. Doctors rely on patients to answer their questions about symptoms and health behaviors fully and honestly, so they can give the best
2018 was an important year for the booming health-technology sector. Start-ups in the space got record levels of funding from venture capitalists, and M&A activity finally picked up in the second half of the year. Also this past year, technology companies like Apple and Amazon explored opportunities to target their products to the medical sector,
Our Reader Score [Total: 1 Average: 5] Researchers determined whether fruits and vegetables are the keys to unlock better memory skills and reduce the risk of memory loss. Memory loss is often experienced as we age, with up to 40% of people 65 and older experiencing cognitive impairment. There are many health conditions that affect
People with prostate cancer are at risk of metastatic tumors forming. A newly developed test can assess this risk more quickly than existing tests and is also cheaper to run. Researchers explain the benefits of a new test that measures the risk of metastasis in prostate cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 11.2
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers compared the fracture and fall risk in elderly dementia patients taking the antidepressant trazadone or antipsychotic drugs. In Canada, the prevalence of dementia is 25% in individuals over 85 and around 62% amongst residents in continuing-care facilities. The behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are very distressing
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, researchers recently determined whether a lipid drug could be used as a new psoriasis treatment. Psoriasis is a skin condition where the normal life cycle of skin cells is accelerated. The deposit of dead cells in the surface
The combination of a common cancer drug and another cancer medication is more effective than some standalone drugs in stopping the progression of colorectal cancer. It also reduces unpleasant side effects. A new study identifies a way to improve colorectal cancer treatment using existing drugs. Dr. Richard Goldberg, director of the West Virginia University Cancer
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study examined how intensive behavioural therapy may be a useful weight loss therapy resulting in real change among participants. Obesity is a rising cause for concern the world over and it is linked to a number of medical conditions that pose a significant burden on healthcare
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A study looks at the relationship between artificial nighttime light and the use of sleeping pills, addressing how light pollution can lead to insomnia in older adults. Light pollution is an ever-expanding problem as our civilizations develop and make use of artificial nighttime lights. The excessive use of
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A high-dose iron regimen in patients receiving dialysis is a common practice, but limited evidence supports its safety. A recent study evaluated the safety and efficacy of this practice. Patients undergoing kidney dialysis usually have low iron levels. Up to three grams of iron may be lost in
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