New symptoms ID’d that may indicate pancreatic cancer
Nov 18, 2021
The additional symptoms can be used to update QCancer, a risk prediction model that helps physicians identify patients at high risk for cancer.
Hypertension may increase risk for late-onset epilepsy
Nov 17, 2021
After adjustment for prevalent and interim stroke, the risk for developing epilepsy increased almost twofold.
Use of antihypertensive drugs may increase risk for psoriasis
Oct 06, 2021
A meta-analysis shows that ACE inhibitors, ß-blockers, calcium-channel blockers and thiazide diuretics are associated with an increased risk for psoriasis.
Omega-3s may protect against hearing challenges
Jul 27, 2023
Benefits were seen for hearing difficulty, issues with background noise and the use of hearing aids.
ADHD increases risk for car crashes in older adults
Oct 19, 2023
The findings are based on almost four years of data with in-vehicle recording devices.
Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia
Sep 22, 2023
A similar heightened risk was seen among adults with short sleep duration.
Millions in United States may hear gunshots at night
Apr 09, 2024
An inverse relationship was seen between the number of nighttime gunshots and median household income.
CDC may recommend COVID boosters for some this spring
Feb 16, 2024
The panel is expected to focus on the safety of high-risk Americans, including people 65 and older and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Exercise may boost immune response to flu vaccine
Jun 16, 2022
However, acute exercise does not show a benefit for generally inactive people.
Certain antihypertensive agents may aid cognition in elderly
Jun 21, 2021
Memory recall is better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts.