Cart is empty Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some—but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly after childbirth or older?
Understanding surgical outcomes of perioperative durvalumab in AEGEAN study
Adding perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not adversely impact surgery in patients with resectable NSCLC and was associated with a tolerable surgical safety profile, according to research presented from the phase 3 AEGEAN trial at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.
Yet another mosquito-borne threat: The ‘Jamestown Canyon virus’
You’ve probably heard of West Nile virus, but mosquitoes spread various other illnesses, too, including the little-known Jamestown Canyon virus (JCV), which is garnering attention across the United States.
With naloxone now more available, HHS officials tout its use
During the same week that naloxone—a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses—became available for purchase without a prescription, the nation’s top substance use officials called for greater availability and training for the drug, with five federal officials receiving training to administer it during a public demonstration at Health and Human Services headquarters Friday.
Gefapixant leads to modest improvements in cough
For adults with refractory or unexplained chronic cough, gefapixant leads to modest improvement in cough frequency, severity, and quality of life, according to a review published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of the American Medical Association to coincide with the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2023, held from Sept. 9 to 13 in Milan.
Exercise patience – LGAZ tells Councilors
By Nation Reporter
THE Local Government Association of Zambia (LGAZ) has urged its members to exercise patience as government works on improving their remuneration.
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The body mass index can’t tell us if we’re healthy. Here’s what we should use instead, says researcher
We’ve known for some time the body mass index (BMI) is an inaccurate measuring stick for assessing someone’s weight and associated health. But it continues to be the go-to tool for medical doctors, population researchers and personal trainers.
Americans who are deaf can now use 988 suicide helpline
The U.S. government’s 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is expanding its reach to help more people.
Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?
Did you know sudden cardiac arrest is the main cause of death in young athletes? This fact may be surprising. But it has prompted 43 states to require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for all high school students before graduation. In addition, many states now require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools.
Cancer-causing mutations rewire growth signaling in prostate cancer model
Experts in cell signaling at the Babraham Institute have identified how prostate cancer cells achieve cell growth free from the usual growth cues and regulators. This discovery has implications for potential therapeutics in prostate cancer and other cancer types as understanding more about this network remodeling and the drivers of cellular growth provides molecular targets for drugs to stop tumor progression.