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Study finds geographic variations in concussion diagnoses across U.S. emergency departments

Researchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussion diagnoses in United States emergency departments -; with the highest rates in the South and lower rates in the Midwest and Northeast.

29 Aug 2024

CBL identified as the most promising potential biomarker for aortic dissection

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Aortic dissection (AD) is a fatal cardiovascular disease for which the key involved genes are largely unknown.

29 Aug 2024

Fibrin fuels thromboinflammation and brain damage in COVID-19

Researchers reveal fibrin's critical role in COVID-19 by driving thromboinflammation and neuropathology, and highlight a potential antibody therapy to mitigate these effects.

29 Aug 2024

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

A deeper understanding of the communication inside the body when someone is going through opioid withdrawal has led to a new clinical trial at the University of Calgary.

29 Aug 2024

EBCare mask revolutionizes breath analysis with affordable, continuous monitoring

Wearable “Smart Mask” Monitors Disease By Capturing And Analyzing Exhaled Breaths

29 Aug 2024

Vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus may become more stable over time

Staphylococcus aureus has the potential to develop durable vancomycin resistance, according to a study published August 28, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Samuel Blechman and Erik Wright from the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

29 Aug 2024

Discovery of borderzone inflammation offers new avenues for heart failure prevention

Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. It begins with a "heart attack", also known as a myocardial infarction (MI), which causes part of the heart to die due to inadequate coronary blood flow.

29 Aug 2024

Low lipoprotein (a) levels do not cause type 2 diabetes, research shows

New research has shown that, contrary to some previous studies, low levels of lipoprotein (a) – a parcel of fats and protein in the blood – do not cause type 2 diabetes.

29 Aug 2024

CDC identifies new Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers, raising public health concerns

The CDC reports 21 new cases of Oropouche virus among U.S. travelers from Brazil and Cuba, highlighting potential health risks and the need for vigilant monitoring and preventive measures.

29 Aug 2024

Studies uncover mechanisms behind micronuclear instability and cancer progression

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) from mitochondria are key drivers of genetic chaos in cancer by causing the collapse of micronuclear envelopes, a process that fuels the chromosomal instability (CIN) often observed in aggressive tumor behavior.

29 Aug 2024

New method emulates clinical trial to compare blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Researchers used real-world clinical data to attempt to emulate a randomized controlled trial testing the effectiveness of two blood thinners, apixaban and warfarin, to prevent stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

29 Aug 2024

Calorie information on menus: Worsening eating disorders?

Research paper examines the impact of menu calorie labeling on individuals with eating disorders, revealing both potential benefits and significant risks, and calls for further study to better understand these effects.

29 Aug 2024

Marijuana use linked to elevated nicotine levels in plastic surgery patients

Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

29 Aug 2024

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and more to help patients better manage their health from their own homes.

29 Aug 2024

Acute kidney injury doubles dementia risk, study finds

Study reveals a significant association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly in cases of severe or recurrent AKI.

29 Aug 2024

CD4 T cells found to be key players in tuberculosis defense

The body's first line of defense against tuberculosis (TB) involves immune cells that suppress lung inflammation instead of activating it, reported University of Pittsburgh and the Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard scientists today in Immunity.

29 Aug 2024

Over 50% of the world fears drinking water harm

A global study reveals that over half of the participants anticipate harm from drinking water within the next two years, highlighting significant concerns about water safety across diverse populations.

29 Aug 2024

Northwestern NUCATS Institute secures $55 million NIH grant for health care advancements

The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute has received $55 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to accelerate the development, evaluation and implementation of improved health care interventions.

29 Aug 2024

Global study reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies across all age groups

More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron, and vitamins C and E, according to a new study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

29 Aug 2024

Study shows benefits of taking misoprostol at home during medical abortions after 12 weeks

Pregnant people who took the first dose of misoprostol (a pill given as part of the procedure for medical abortions) at home had a 71% chance of completing their care in hospital within 9 hours with no overnight stay when having an abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, compared to 46% of those who took the first dose of misoprostol at hospital, finds a randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet.

29 Aug 2024

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Study finds geographic variations in concussion diagnoses across U.S. emergency departments

CBL identified as the most promising potential biomarker for aortic dissection

Fibrin fuels thromboinflammation and brain damage in COVID-19

Probenecid shows promise for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms in new study

EBCare mask revolutionizes breath analysis with affordable, continuous monitoring

Vancomycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus may become more stable over time

Discovery of borderzone inflammation offers new avenues for heart failure prevention

Low lipoprotein (a) levels do not cause type 2 diabetes, research shows

CDC identifies new Oropouche virus cases in U.S. travelers, raising public health concerns

Studies uncover mechanisms behind micronuclear instability and cancer progression

New method emulates clinical trial to compare blood thinners for atrial fibrillation

Calorie information on menus: Worsening eating disorders?

Marijuana use linked to elevated nicotine levels in plastic surgery patients

New smart mask monitors breath for real-time health analysis

Acute kidney injury doubles dementia risk, study finds

CD4 T cells found to be key players in tuberculosis defense

Over 50% of the world fears drinking water harm

Northwestern NUCATS Institute secures $55 million NIH grant for health care advancements

Global study reveals widespread micronutrient deficiencies across all age groups

Study shows benefits of taking misoprostol at home during medical abortions after 12 weeks

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