A recent study found that adults with ADHD exhibit higher levels of camouflaging behavior, where they modify or suppress traits to fit in with neurotypical norms, compared to neurotypical individuals. However, individuals with ASD still engage in more camouflaging than those with ADHD. The study, conducted in the Netherlands, included 105 adults with ADHD, ASD,…
During a fireside chat at HIMSS24, experts discussed how exchanging health information can improve health equity. They focused on social determinants of health, such as broadband access, to reach underserved communities. The National Health IT Collaborative for the Underserved (NHIT) works with state health information exchanges to utilize data effectively. Key takeaways include the need…
The new chief of the Social Security Administration, Martin O’Malley, is promising to overhaul the system of clawing back overpayments from beneficiaries, calling it unfair. O’Malley plans to propose changes such as establishing a statute of limitations, shifting the burden of proof to the agency, and imposing a 10% cap on clawbacks. The agency has…
A study published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics found that adults with central vision loss exhibit reduced face recognition accuracy, especially under low luminance conditions. The study compared individuals with central vision loss, peripheral vision loss, and controls in facial recognition tasks. Results showed a significant decrease in facial identity discrimination and facial expression recognition…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization is cutting ties with Chinese company WuXi due to increasing scrutiny from the U.S. government. This decision marks a shift from defending WuXi to now having to rely on other companies for drug development. WuXi is the only Chinese company among BIO members that may be blacklisted from doing business in…
Dr. Colin Walker, a paediatrician who passed away at age 100, revolutionized neonatal care by establishing intensive care units and clinical data collection services for babies in Tayside, Scotland and the UK. Walker’s interest in cardiology led him to pioneer techniques such as cardiac catheterisation to detect heart abnormalities. He set up the first cardiac…
A new rapid test has been developed to diagnose melioidosis, a neglected tropical disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, faster and more accurately than current methods. The test, called CRISPR-BP34, has a sensitivity of 93 percent and can deliver results in less than four hours for certain samples. This advancement could save lives by…
A sharp increase in gonorrhea cases among young women has been reported in 15 European countries in 2022 and 2023, with a smaller increase observed in young men. The European Center for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) conducted a study to assess the magnitude of the increase. The study found significant exceedances in reported cases,…
Many individuals are turning to water immersion therapies such as cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking in ice water, foot baths, and swimming to improve health and well-being. Research suggests that these activities can help ease muscle pain, boost relaxation, improve circulation, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, improve mood, and promote quality sleep. Cold water…
A phase 3 trial of a maternal vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was stopped early due to a higher risk of preterm births in the vaccine group compared to the placebo group. The trial, sponsored by GSK, involved 5328 pregnant women receiving the candidate vaccine or placebo. Data showed a 6.8% preterm birth…
