Finger-Prick Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?

A finger-prick blood test can accurately identify p-tau217, a key biomarker of Alzheimer's disease, without the need for special storage or temperature control measures. Researchers found a good correlation between…

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Behavioral Therapy For Insomnia May Lower Risk Of Postpartum Depression: Study

Good sleep is essential for mental well-being, especially during pregnancy. A recent study has shown that behavioral therapy for insomnia could help reduce the risk of postpartum depression, which affects…

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Create a Winning Playbook for Employee Caregivers

The article discusses the hidden struggles of employees who are also family caregivers, highlighting the impact this responsibility can have on their work performance and eventual departures from their jobs.…

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Covid inquiry chair welcomed by healthcare groups

Prof Anne Scott has been appointed as chair of the panel to evaluate Ireland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Healthcare groups welcome this appointment, hoping to assess the government's response…

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November 2024 is Osteoporosis Month

November 2024 is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the disease that weakens bones and increases fracture risk. Osteoporosis occurs when new bone creation lags behind old bone…

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Trump Wants Harris To Pay a Political Price for Generous Immigrant Health Policies

Illinois resident Maria Sanchez, an 87-year-old unauthorized immigrant from Mexico, never had health insurance until she got covered under a landmark program for older immigrants without legal status. Democratic-led states…

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ICU, inpatient admission rates related to asthma rise following Flovent discontinuation

GSK discontinued manufacturing its Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus inhalers in January, leading to an increase in asthma-related ICU admissions, inpatient admissions, and ED visits. Study results from Epic Research…

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Precision medicine requires precision diagnostics

The term "precision medicine" was coined 13 years ago with the promise of treating patients with the right medicine at the right time. However, this promise has not been completely…

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Create supportive environments to promote health

McNally's article discusses how various environmental factors can impact health habits, including clean water, sanitation, and obesity. These factors can either promote or hinder healthy habits. The article emphasizes the…

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Study shows how education, occupation and wealth affect the risk of cognitive impairment

A study led by UCL researchers found that socioeconomic factors such as education, occupation, and wealth influence the likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia in later life. The research…

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