Four in 10 US adults say they know someone who died from drug overdose
Feb 28, 2024
One-third of those say their lives were disrupted by the overdose death.
Higher pancreatic fat percentage linked to lower cognition in men
Feb 27, 2024
Higher pancreatic fat was linked to lower cognition and brain volumes in middle-aged men at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Cyberattack stalls prescription dispensing at UnitedHealth
Feb 27, 2024
This latest cyberattack underscores the vulnerability of healthcare data, particularly the privacy of patients’ personal information.
Level of burnout higher for women in healthcare occupations
Feb 23, 2024
Gender-specific factors that have a direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health and work-life integration.
Physical activity may cut heart failure risk in women
Feb 23, 2024
The findings were seen for overall accelerometer-measured physical activity and light or moderate-to-vigorous activity, as well as for steps per day.
Digital cognitive-behavioral therapy cuts psychological distress
Feb 23, 2024
The finding was seen among individuals with long-term physical health conditions.
Novel protocol can help to rapidly diagnose eye stroke
Feb 21, 2024
Significant improvement in mean visual acuity was seen within 24 hours of treatment; clinically significant improvement occurred in 66%.
Single dose of zilebesiran linked to reduction in systolic BP
Feb 20, 2024
A significant reduction was seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300 or 600 mg once in six months and 300 mg once every three months.
AAOS: Sports-related orthopedic injuries in seniors projected to grow 123 percent by 2040
Feb 20, 2024
Demand from an increasing number of active older adults will outpace the growth in the number of orthopedic surgeons.
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
Feb 20, 2024
The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical and translational medicine and provided insight into the prevention, management and treatment of stroke.