Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), more women might soon benefit from targeted breast cancer treatment, a new study says.
Peer support groups found to make a difference in nurse well-being
Regular peer group support sessions can improve the well-being of mental health nurses, according to new collaborative research out of Western Australia published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing.
Kava and talanoa as a treatment for PTSD: Research to begin
Clinical trials are about to begin on kava-talanoa sessions as a solution for people with the “notoriously difficult-to-treat” post-traumatic stress disorder. A review has been published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology.
Experts explain how to strengthen your pelvic floor
Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being but is often overlooked. Ryenn Sanger, NP and Marc Eigg, MD, experts in pelvic conditions at the University of Rochester Medical Center, explain how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and what to look out for with pelvic health.
Fatigue, anxiety and no access to medical care: Experiences of cargo ship workers revealed in reports
Work-related fatigue among cargo seafarers has increased, despite efforts to monitor work and rest regulations on ships, a study from Cardiff University shows.
Q&A: What is normal pressure hydrocephalus, the condition Billy Joel just revealed?
Musician Billy Joel recently canceled his concert tour, announcing he will undergo physical therapy for a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus that is affecting his hearing, vision and balance.
Why the secrecy over ECZ delimitation report, asks Laura Miti
GIDEON NYENDWA CIVIL rights activist Laura Miti has chastised government for conducting what she has termed opaque constitutional amendments through Constitution Amendment Bill 7 in which it has proposed significant changes to parliamentary representation without disclosing the delimitation report. Ms Miti has questioned the secrecy surrounding the report, asking, “Why is the delimitation report secret? […]
Advancing access to clinical trials for cardiomyopathy
Despite scientific advances in cardiovascular care, people living in rural areas and other communities with long-term economic or social challenges still face barriers to cutting-edge therapies such as gene editing, according to a 2020 American Heart Association presidential advisory.
Children and young people are waiting longer than necessary for cancer diagnosis, according to new research
A study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that young people suffering from certain types of cancer, such as bone tumors, are experiencing lengthy times to diagnosis. The Childhood Cancer Diagnosis Study is published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe.
Investigating the potentially dangerous effects of two prescription drugs on elite cyclists
University researchers are investigating the potentially dangerous and performance enhancing effects that the painkillers tapentadol and dihydrocodeine could have on elite cyclists.