Risk for Meniere disease increased with upper respiratory infections
A study found that individuals with a history of upper respiratory infections (URI) have an increased risk of developing Meniere disease (MD). Using data from the Korean National Health Insurance…
Scientists discover how the keto diet may help some people with multiple sclerosis
Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that the keto diet can help alleviate symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) by producing compounds that affect the gut microbiome and the immune…
Semaglutide 2.4 mg Reduces All-Cause Hospital Admissions
A new analysis of the SELECT trial has shown that treatment with once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg significantly reduced hospital admissions for all causes, not just cardiac-related, in people with overweight/obesity…
Scheduling Surgery After A Heart Attack? Here’s How Long You Might Have To Wait
Researchers have found an optimal time frame for scheduling surgeries after a heart attack to reduce complications. Delaying elective surgeries for elderly cardiac patients who had a heart attack can…
Imaging Practices Can Restore Their Clinicians’ Cybersecurity Confidence With These Four Steps
Radiologists understand the importance of cybersecurity in their day-to-day imaging work, despite not being experts in security threats. Data breaches and downtime can create chaos for hospitals, IT teams, and…
Ultra processed foods are hyperpalatable
New research aims to create a quantitative measure for hyper-palatable foods, which target reward pathways in the brain. Food manufacturers are exploiting our hedonism with ultra-processed foods high in fats,…
Dysregulated metabolic pathways in late pregnancy tied to higher type 2 diabetes incidence
Dysregulated amino and fatty acid metabolism during late pregnancy was linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes in women with a history of gestational diabetes. This was found…
RFK Jr., Humira prices, scientific sleuths
STAT offers a free newsletter called Morning Rounds that provides daily updates on health and medicine news. The newsletter discusses various topics such as women's health under RFK Jr., drug…
Ian Paterson: Convicted breast surgeon did not seek consent for “cleavage sparing” mastectomies
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson did not seek specific consent for cleavage sparing mastectomies, claiming it was merely an "adaptation" of the standard procedure. He testified at an inquest that he…
Concussion history linked to 25% higher risk of severe postpartum mental illness
A study from ICES and the University of Toronto found that individuals with a history of concussion have a 25% higher risk of experiencing severe mental health issues after childbirth.…