BPH Trial Finds One Approach Clinically Superior
A study comparing two minimally invasive procedures for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia found that urethral implants provided more durable symptom control than thermal therapy. The CLEAR RCT study included 68…
Quitting Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Weight Gain, But Benefits Outweigh: Study
A recent study published in the journal Hypertension revealed that the benefits of quitting smoking during pregnancy outweigh the risks associated with weight gain and complications like hypertension. The study…
Prediabetes Needs Proactive Management In India: Why?
Prediabetes is a condition that requires proactive management in India due to the increasing prevalence of the disease in the country. Without proper management, prediabetes can progress to Type 2…
FDA Announces Recall of Heart Pumps Linked to Deaths and Injuries
The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3 heart devices, linking them to hundreds of injuries and at least 14 deaths. The recall…
Three-quarters of population live within 300 metres of a liquor licence
A recent report found that 73% of people in Ireland live within 300 meters of a liquor license, with off-licenses increasing while the number of pubs decreases. The report calls…
Pediatric Trauma Exposure Influences the Efficacy of Brief Behavioral Therapy
Brief behavioral therapy (BBT) is effective for pediatric patients with depression and anxiety, but does not outperform assisted referral to outpatient community care (ARC) for those with trauma exposure. Evidence-based…
Reproductive health company Stork Club announces expanded offerings in 100 countries
Stork Club, a family and reproductive benefits care company, has expanded to offer its services in 100 countries through employers with global coverage. They provide reproductive care benefits like fertility…
Native Americans Have Shorter Life Spans. Better Health Care Isn’t the Only Answer.
Katherine Goodlow, a 20-year-old member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, has experienced multiple deaths of friends and family members at young ages. Native Americans have a lower life expectancy…
People with schizophrenia included in biobanks may be less severely affected
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry compared individuals with schizophrenia from the UK Biobank with those recruited from clinical settings. The UK Biobank participants showed less severe disease genotypes, higher…
Next-generation mosquito nets saved 25,000 lives in pilot studies
New results from the New Nets Project show that second-generation bed nets are more effective in reducing mosquito exposure and preventing malaria compared to traditional nets. These nets have helped…