Intensive Therapy Beneficial in T2D and Early Hypertension
TOPLINE:Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose hypertension was diagnosed earlier in life are at a greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and may benefit from intensive antihypertensive therapy.METHODOLOGY:Age-related elevation…
New influenza vaccine strategies aim to enhance protection with T-cell responses
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers discussed the limitations of current influenza vaccines and the potential for future vaccines to induce both T-cell responses…
Many Patients With Advanced MCC Not Receiving Immunotherapy
PHOENIX — Immunotherapy has revolutionized outcomes for patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). However, findings from a new study suggest that many patients who are eligible for immunotherapy are…
Raw meat-based diet for pets linked to drug-resistant bacteria, prompting concerns over public health risks
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the potential role of the increasingly popular ‘raw meat-based diets (RMBDs)’ as reservoirs and human and pet infection risks…
Wild Sumatran orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat facial wound
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers documented the first observed instance of a wild Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) actively treating a facial…
Differences in leading causes of disease burden between males and females
In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, researchers examined the differences in the leading causes of disease burden between males and females. Evidence shows that…
Evaluating ChatGPT for structured data extraction from clinical notes
In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers evaluated ChatGPT's ability to extract structured data from unstructured clinical notes. Study: A critical assessment of using ChatGPT for extracting structured…
Study finds no fetal growth benefits from LPG cooking in resource-limited settings
In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers investigate whether using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to limit human exposure to home air pollution during pregnancy affects fetal…
Pickleball injuries and prevention
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.…
New study shows age, sex, race crucial for predicting mortality risks in older adults
Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, have conducted a study to compare the efficacy of Life’s Essential 8 scores and Life’s Simple 7 scores in predicting the…