Saturday, October 14 2023

Researchers find genetic cause of Raynaud’s p - EurekAlert

image: Accompanying graphic for the study 'ADRA2A and IRX1 are putative risk genes for Raynaud’s phenomenon' view more  Credit: Maik Pietzner, Computational Medicine, Berlin Institute of Health at … [+5671 chars]

Ketamine shows complex influence on social cognition in schizophrenia, study reveals - News-Medical.Net

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers investigated the influence of ketamine, a N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, on mentalizing deficit… [+6722 chars]

Gene-edited pig kidney keeps monkey alive for 2 years, trial finds, a step toward longer-lasting human transplants - CNN

About 13 people die every day while waiting for a kidney transplant because of a lack of organ donors, but some scientists think pigs could be the answer. In a new trial that researchers say is the l… [+5733 chars]

World Thrombosis Day 2023: What is Thrombosis? Symptoms, theme and significance | Mint - Mint

The World Thrombosis Day is observed on October 13 across the globe. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) created the World Thrombosis Day campaign in 2014 to bring awarenes… [+2349 chars]

Is exercise or medication better for depression? Experts weigh in - CNN

Sign up for CNNs Adulthood, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has tips to help you make more informed decisions around personal finance, career, wellness and personal connections. W… [+6821 chars]

阚海东、陈仁杰课题组研究揭示气候变暖可增加撒哈拉以南非洲儿童贫血的患病风险和负担 - 生物通

() ¶5¶£“Global warming may significantly increase childhood anemia burden in sub-Saharan Africa”Cell PressOne Earth 20202.6945¶38% Demographic and Health Surveys¶5¶£ 2003-202026275,377 5¶63.76%1õ… [+553 chars]

New RSV Vaccine Will Cut Hospitalizations, Study Shows - Medscape

The newly approved respiratory syncytial virus vaccine administered during pregnancy substantially reduces the clinical and economic burden of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV, according… [+4540 chars]

A Lot of Pet Owners (Wrongly) Think Vaccines Are Bad for Dogs - Gizmodo

The anti-vaccination movement is going to the dogs. Recent survey data has suggested that a substantial proportion of American dog owners have doubts about their pets vaccines, including the rabies s… [+3092 chars]

World Arthritis Day: Rheumatology association calls for timely treatment - Deccan Herald

He explained that even patients, aged as young as five years, can have symptoms, such as joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness of joints, which are the earliest features of inflammatory arthrit… [+2 chars]

What is CKM syndrome? Doctors identify emerging major health threat - New York Post

A newly named medical condition links the rising tide of cardiovascular and kidney disease with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In an advisory this week, the American Heart Association identified CKM s… [+3865 chars]

The COVID guide: Everything to know about the current state of variants, masking, vaccines and more - Yahoo Life

Heres a guide for everything you need to know about COVID-19 from variant- and case-tracking to the most up-to-date public health recommendations.What COVID variant is dominant right now? EG.5, n… [+4514 chars]

Decolonization in Nursing Homes Cuts the Risk of Dangerous Infections - Medpage Today

Universal decolonization in nursing homes -- by way of a chlorhexidine wash during routine bathing paired with a nasal antiseptic -- reduced the risk of infection-related hospitalizations, a cluster-… [+5749 chars]

Atopic Dermatitis Skin Infections - Everyday Health

When areas of skin affected by atopic dermatitis (AD) morph from itchy, red patches to oozy or crusty blisters or sores, youre probably dealing with more than a flare. In all likelihood, youve develo… [+4265 chars]

More Aggressive Treatment Doesn't Impact Quality of Life for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients, According to New Study in JNCCN - PR Newswire

Researchers found that removing as much tumor as possible in multiorgan metastatic colorectal cancervia various methodsdid not cause a decrease in quality of life despite an increase in adverse event… [+6827 chars]

Tuberculosis case found at D.H. Conley High School - WITN

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A case of tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Pitt County high school. In a joint news release, Pitt County Schools and the Pitt County Health Department said the case of … [+1836 chars]

Despite rocky rollout, more than 7 million Americans have received updated Covid-19 vaccines, HHS says - CNN

This years uptake of the updated Covid-19 vaccine appears to be somewhat slower than last years, according to data from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the US Centers for Disease C… [+3647 chars]

Skin cancer detection improves quickly with AI software - Bizz Buzz

The third version of the AI software marks a significant improvement from the first model, tested in 2021, which detected 85.9 per cent (195/227) cases of melanoma, 83.8 per cent (903/1078) of all sk… [+1500 chars]