Cart is empty About half of people with migraine disease turn to non-medication treatments in an attempt to ease their symptoms, new Otago research reveals.
Exploring characteristics of primary care physicians who provide low-value care in Japan
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have analyzed the provision of low-value care in primary care settings. The study, published in JAMA Health Forum, found that most of this care was provided by a small number of physicians. Among these, older physicians, physicians who were not board certified, and those having high patient volumes were more likely to provide low-value care.
The virus that won’t quit: New research reveals how SARS-CoV-2 evolves
Researchers have tracked how the COVID-19 virus mutates long term, revealing patterns that could help predict the emergence of future variants.
People with COVID-like symptoms may take up to nine months post-infection to regain mental well-being
New research finds that people with COVID-like symptoms returned to optimal physical well-being an average of three months after infection, but took up to nine months to return to top mental well-being. Even one year after infection, about 20% of study participants continued to experience overall suboptimal health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Texas woman dies after using tap water in sinus rinse
A Texas woman has died after using tap water in a sinus rinse, leading to a rare but often fatal brain infection, health officials report.
Existing drug class may help patients with skin cancer that resists standard treatments
Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.
CT colonography beats stool DNA testing for colon cancer screening
Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study published in Radiology.
With cancer the leading cause of death for firefighters, fire department partners with biotech to improve the odds
Every day, firefighters are exposed to cancer-causing chemicals from the scorched aftermath of forest fires, the melting pot of kitchen cleaning supplies in burning homes, and abandoned polyurethane appliances and bags in homeless encampment blazes.
Why a fluttering heart could lead to stroke
Atrial fibrillation is a common type of heart rhythm disorder where the heart doesn’t beat efficiently. This makes the heart unable to pump enough blood out to the body with each heartbeat. It’s estimated 12.1 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AFib by 2030.
Orgasms aren’t the sole key to women’s sexual satisfaction, study finds
A new study on women’s sexual experiences has challenged the commonly-held belief that reaching orgasm during sex is the single, essential indicator of a successful sexual encounter or a satisfying sexual relationship.