In 2022, Sweden became the first country in the world to allow body checking in women’s ice hockey. Major hockey nations are now following Lund University’s research on the consequences of tougher plays on the ice. A first study shows that almost nine out of ten players in the Swedish women’s hockey league are in favor of body checking—regardless of their own size.
Can patient groups remain independent with drug company funding? Experts say safeguards needed
Patient organizations and charities are at risk of aligning their interests with their corporate funders even when this doesn’t benefit their members, according to a new study led by the University of Bath in the UK. To combat this, the researchers are calling for action to safeguard the independence of patient groups.
Acupuncture may improve Meniere disease symptoms
Acupuncture may improve the symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus, ear fullness, and hearing loss in patients with Meniere disease, according to a review published online Dec. 10 in Frontiers in Medicine.
Survey shows rising trust in RSV vaccines, steady views on others
Vaccines to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in newborns and older adults are being more widely accepted by the American public, while confidence in other vaccines remains unchanged, according to the results of a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.
How to spot, and talk about, hearing loss in a loved one
You’re gathering with friends or family and something’s just a bit off in conversation with a loved one.
More than half of people with rheumatoid arthritis found to have anemia
Anemia is prevalent among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online Oct. 26 in Cureus.
FDA approves Symvess, an acellular tissue-engineered vessel
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Symvess, the first acellular tissue engineered vessel indicated for use in adults as a vascular conduit for extremity arterial injury when urgent revascularization is needed to prevent imminent limb loss.
How do GLP-1s boost weight loss and heart health?
Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Year’s resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds.
‘Rabbit fever’ infections have risen 56% in past decade, CDC reports
Cases of a bacterial infection called “rabbit fever” have been increasing during the past decade.
Newborn brain circuit stabilizes gaze: Discovery may guide future research into eye movement, balance disorders
An ancient brain circuit, which enables the eyes to reflexively rotate up as the body tilts down, tunes itself early in life as an animal develops, a new study finds.