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 that TB survivors have smaller lungs, narrower airways, and slower airflow compared to healthy individuals. This lung damage can lead to breathlessness and reduced lung…
A study published in Sports Medicine – Open explores the impact of sleep on ultramarathon runners. It emphasizes the importance of adequate sleep for physical performance and recovery after high-intensity training sessions. The study, involving 1,154 mountain ultramarathon finishers, examines sleep patterns, management strategies, and repercussions of sleep deprivation during and after races. Participants reported…
After teaching elementary school for over 30 years, Lori Hewlett shares her experiences of going through menopause and embracing this season of life. She started experiencing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and insomnia around 45 years old, but managed them with support from her family, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. She advises women going…
Recent studies have shown that AI is outperforming human doctors in various medical tasks, including diagnosis, ECG analysis, answering medical exam questions, assessing Parkinson’s disease severity, and diagnosing eye conditions. While 65% of doctors are concerned about AI’s impact on diagnosis and treatment decisions, 56% are enthusiastic about its use as an adjunct. AI has…
A recent study found that postoperative risks for ulcerative colitis patients taking the drug tofacitinib were comparable to those taking biologics. The study suggests that both treatments have similar safety profiles in terms of postoperative outcomes. This information can help guide treatment decisions for patients with ulcerative colitis. Additionally, the use of cookies on the…
Feeling Therapeutics, a San Francisco-based startup, is developing wearable technology to collect more complete and objective data on a patient’s mental health. By monitoring physiological signs such as skin temperature, sweat, and heart rate, the platform can offer insights into a person’s emotional state. Clinical data has shown promising results in reducing depressive and anxiety…
At the Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024 conference, speaker J. Andy Corley discussed how cataract and anterior segment services are entering a new “golden age” due to changing demographics and increased demand. Despite challenges such as cuts in reimbursement and rising costs, Corley explained that the industry is facing a time of high demand for ophthalmic services….
The article discusses the importance of transparency in reporting preventable errors during medical care, specifically focusing on cases of patients being unintentionally exposed to high levels of radiation due to misadministered radioactive drugs. The proposed rule by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding reporting requirements for these incidents is criticized for being weak and…
Researchers at UCL have developed innovative carbon beads that reduce bad bacteria and inflammation in animal models, which can lead to liver cirrhosis and other health issues. These carbon beads, known as CARBALIVE, have been shown to restore gut health and improve liver, kidney, and brain function in rats and mice. They have also been…
A collaborative effort between POSTECH, Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine, and Seoul National University has developed a novel strategy called OrthoID to identify key proteins in organelle communication. This method improves the ability to pinpoint proteins crucial for interactions between organelles, particularly between mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). OrthoID utilizes multiple binding pair…
