Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent seizures, which can lead to various psychological problems. While most cases are idiopathic, some may result from brain injury, stroke, or genetic mutations. In children, seizures can have different origins and sensitivity to drugs, requiring careful consideration by doctors. Symptoms range from mild…
In a recent study published in Microorganisms, researchers discuss current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast. Study: Candida auris Outbreaks: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com What is C. auris? On October 25, 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) published a list of nineteen priority fungal pathogens that pose significant clinical…
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults is independently associated with an increased risk for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), dementia, and nonamnestic mild cognitive impairment (naMCI), results of a new study showed. “Determining whether there is an association between ADHD and subsequent conversion to a specific type of dementia is important. This information could generate opportunities…
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WASHINGTON — Two New York University professors collaborated directly with executives of the vaping company Juul without disclosing those relationships to academic journals or Congress, a STAT investigation reveals. At the height of the youth vaping crisis, when many public health experts were calling for sweeping action that could upend the entire industry, David Abrams…
Credit: Mark Neal from Pexels Learning in real health care settings is crucial for nursing students. It helps them develop practical skills and apply what they learn in the classroom. However, many undergraduate nursing students find clinical learning to be tough, and the theory-practice gap is usually wide. A recent study in Morocco, published in…
The causal relationship between osteoarthritis (OA) and vitamin E status remains unclear to date. A recent Scientific Reports study explores the association between OA and circulating α-tocopherol levels, the main form of vitamin E in the body, using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. Study: No genetic causal association between circulating alpha-tocopherol levels and osteoarthritis, a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis….
Holidays and other celebrations are a time to slow down and enjoy yourself with family and friends. Many times, they also include lots of delicious foods and drinks. For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, or UC, special events can mean digestive troubles. Certain foods, combined with holiday stress, are a…
In Ontario, Canada, the publicly funded fertility program mandated an elective single-embryo transfer (eSET) policy in 2015 for in vitro fertilization (IVF), and this mandate was associated with a decrease in multifetal pregnancy rates, according to a new study. Multifetal pregnancy rates decreased from 29.4% to 7.1% after IVF and from 12.9% to 9.1% after…
Nonfunctional adrenal tumors (NFATs) are associated with an increased risk for fractures especially among younger men, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open. Although previous research findings suggest a link between mild autonomous cortisol secretion and fractures, no larger studies have assessed fracture frequency among participants with NFATs. To compare fracture incidence and…
