Paediatric waiting lists in Northern Ireland are a “catastrophe,” say doctors
A new report from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health revealed a significant increase in the number of children waiting for outpatient appointments in Northern Ireland. The number…
Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity, study finds
New research led by Massachusetts General Hospital shows that physical activity can reduce cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity. The study looked at over 50,000 participants and found…
Exercise shown to curb appetite in diabetes and prediabetes patients
A recent study published in Nutrients evaluated the effects of acute and chronic exercise on appetite in individuals with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The study found that acute exercise…
DMARD Taper-to-Discontinuation Approach Increases Flare Risk
A study called ARCTIC REWIND found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in remission who tapered or stopped their medication experienced more disease flares compared to those who stayed on…
Single Low-Dose Esketamine Injection May Reduce Postpartum Depression In New Mothers: Study
Postpartum depression affects around 20% of women, causing symptoms like mood swings, fatigue, and anxiety. It is treatable with therapy or medication. A recent study found that a single low-dose…
Ultra-Low-Temperature Cryoablation promising in Treatment of Ventricular Tachycardias: Study
A study has found that ultra-low-temperature cryoablation is a promising treatment for ventricular tachycardias. This technique involves using extreme cold to destroy abnormal heart tissue that causes the condition. The…
The New Radiopharma Competition Requires Unprecedented Medical Logistics
AstraZeneca's recent acquisition of a radiopharmaceutical partner highlights the rapid growth of the radiopharmaceutical market, which is expected to reach $13.7 billion by 2032. Radiopharmaceutical therapies target cancer cells with…
Monitoring algorithm predicts association of seizure burden with functional outcomes
A machine-learning seizure burden monitoring algorithm was analyzed in a study of 334 cases from the SAFER-EEG clinical trial. The algorithm predicted poor functional outcomes in patients with neurological conditions,…
Empathetic physicians lead to better outcomes, study finds
A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that treatment by a very empathic physician was associated with better outcomes for patients with lower back pain over a 12-month…
Tuberculosis can have a lasting impact on the lung health of successfully treated individuals
New research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress suggests that tuberculosis (TB) survivors can experience lasting lung damage, impacting their quality of life and ability to work. The study found…