Cart is empty People who have sleep apnea and spend less time in deep sleep may be more likely to have brain biomarkers that have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, according to new research published in Neurology. The study does not prove that these sleep disturbances cause the changes in the brain, or vice versa. It only shows an association.
Robotic-assisted medial knee arthroplasty shows good long-term outcomes
Robotic-arm assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) provides good long-term outcomes, with implant survival and patient satisfaction rates exceeding 90% at 10 years’ follow-up, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Mindfulness, self-compassion training improves quality of life for eczema patients
A mindfulness and self-compassion training intervention is effective for improving quality of life (QOL) among adults with atopic dermatitis, according to a study published online May 10 in JAMA Dermatology.
Mission accomplished? What does the end of the COVID emergency mean?
The U.S. government on Thursday will lift the COVID-19 public health emergency that has been in effect for more than three years.
Dupilumab beneficial for adults with prurigo nodularis
For adults with prurigo nodularis (PN), dupilumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that blocks the shared receptor component for interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13, demonstrates clinically meaningful and significant improvements in itch and skin lesions in two phase 3 trials (LIBERTY-PN PRIME and PRIME2), according to a study published online May 4 in Nature Medicine.
Cultural significance of health should be incorporated into modern disaster risk reduction strategies, say researchers
Climate change, and more precisely, recurring droughts-induced indirect and direct ravaging effects on health and livelihoods, combined with the fragility of the existing socio-economic construct in the remote, off-grid, Arid and Semi-Arid communities, are increasingly becoming a main cultural, global and public health threat.
The side effects of ‘andro,’ the banned supplement androstenedione
Androstenedione is one of those supplements that was peddled to athletes for years as a quick path to bulging muscles and high testosterone levels, but it comes with some serious side effects.
An epigenetic approach to modulating aging with nutrition and exercise
A new review paper, titled “How can we modulate aging through nutrition and physical exercise? An epigenetic approach,” has been published in Aging.
Using cancer proteomics data to identify gene candidates for therapeutic targeting
A new research perspective titled “Using cancer proteomics data to identify gene candidates for therapeutic targeting” has been published in Oncotarget.
Surgery beats targeted radiation for patients battling early stage lung cancer
More patients are choosing radiation therapy over surgery to treat their early-stage lung cancer, but a new study argues they might be making a mistake.