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New technology uses gold nanorods to sterilize surgical implants

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can be of great importance when, for example, hip and knee implants are surgically inserted.

29 Oct 2024

New recommendations developed to unify sJIA and AOSD

sJIA and AOSD share the same features, and the same four major symptoms. However, the two conditions have traditionally been separated by a person's age at diagnosis.

29 Oct 2024

Bedside interdisciplinary rounds improve patient and provider experiences

A study led by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals patients and providers have more positive overall care experiences when the entire healthcare team is a part of bedside interdisciplinary rounds (BIDR).

29 Oct 2024

Early intervention with TAVR proves safe and effective for asymptomatic aortic stenosis

The first powered randomized trial examining early intervention with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with asymptomatic, severe aortic stenosis (AS) found this strategy to be both a safe and effective alternative to clinical surveillance (CS).

29 Oct 2024

Study highlights the need to train health professionals on gluten-free diet

According to a study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), the Internet is the go-to source for most people with celiac disease when tackling their dietary queries.

29 Oct 2024

AI model could help clinicians to understand prostate tumor's aggressiveness

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and almost 300,000 individuals are diagnosed with it each year in the U.S.

29 Oct 2024

Study shows large language models susceptible to misinformation

Researchers reveal the vulnerability of large language models in medicine.

29 Oct 2024

Social media analysis reveals patterns in seasonal allergies

Complaining about your allergies online might provide valuable data to researchers. Over 25% of Americans experience seasonal allergies, but how the prevalence of seasonal allergies varies across space and time remains obscure, in part because allergies seldom warrant visits to healthcare providers.

29 Oct 2024

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

Researchers examine the long-term health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a cohort of United States Marines.

29 Oct 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Can racism make you sick?

For the past four years, journalist Cara Anthony, a KFF Health News Midwest correspondent, has been reporting on the public health effects of racism, violence, and intergenerational trauma in a small Missouri town.

29 Oct 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.

29 Oct 2024

Digital avatars may ease distress from troubling voices in psychosis

AVATAR-Extended therapy demonstrates effectiveness in alleviating distress from psychosis voices, promoting lasting improvements in mood and well-being.

29 Oct 2024

AI-powered avatars set for mental health trials in India and Ethiopia

AI-powered digital avatars are to be trialled for people in India and Ethiopia who hear voices in their heads, as researchers try to adapt mental health treatment so they can be used effectively in low-resource settings.

29 Oct 2024

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Research indicates that low vitamin D levels may contribute to anxiety and depression in pregnant women, emphasizing the importance of adequate supplementation.

29 Oct 2024

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Vitamin D's role in type 2 diabetes management is evolving, with evidence suggesting it may improve blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related inflammation.

29 Oct 2024

Vance wrongly blames rural hospital closures on immigrants in the country illegally

During a recent presidential campaign rally in Wisconsin, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) was asked how a Trump administration would protect rural health care access in the face of hospital closures, such as two this year in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

29 Oct 2024

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

Research indicates elevated cardiovascular risk in vitiligo patients, underscoring the necessity for enhanced monitoring and preventive healthcare measures.

29 Oct 2024

‘Dreamers’ can enroll in ACA plans this year — but a court challenge could get in the way

When open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, starts nationwide this week, a group that had previously been barred from signing up will be eligible for the first time: The "Dreamers." That's the name given to children brought to the United States without immigration paperwork who have since qualified for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

29 Oct 2024

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Aging significantly affects unipedal balance and strength, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address neuromuscular decline in older adults.

29 Oct 2024

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

A genetic signature in newborns can predict neonatal sepsis before symptoms even start to show, according to a new study.

29 Oct 2024

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Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

New technology uses gold nanorods to sterilize surgical implants

New recommendations developed to unify sJIA and AOSD

Bedside interdisciplinary rounds improve patient and provider experiences

Early intervention with TAVR proves safe and effective for asymptomatic aortic stenosis

Study highlights the need to train health professionals on gluten-free diet

AI model could help clinicians to understand prostate tumor's aggressiveness

Study shows large language models susceptible to misinformation

Social media analysis reveals patterns in seasonal allergies

One in four healthy young Marines report long-term physical, cognitive, or psychiatric effects after mild COVID-19

An Arm and a Leg: Can racism make you sick?

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Digital avatars may ease distress from troubling voices in psychosis

AI-powered avatars set for mental health trials in India and Ethiopia

Low vitamin D associated with increased depression risk in pregnancy and after birth

Could vitamin D be the missing link in managing type 2 diabetes? Recent study weighs in

Vance wrongly blames rural hospital closures on immigrants in the country illegally

Vitiligo linked to increased risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds

‘Dreamers’ can enroll in ACA plans this year — but a court challenge could get in the way

Balance on one leg may be the best indicator of neuromuscular aging, new study suggests

Genetic marker could revolutionize neonatal sepsis diagnosis

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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