WASHINGTON — Atopic dermatitis (AD) in childhood presents most commonly by age 1 and typically begins on the face, and while it can make infants “miserable,” caregiver and provider concerns about treatment on the face and at such a young age mean it is often “woefully undertreated,” Robert Sidbury, MD, MPH, said at the annual Revolutionizing Atopic Dermatitis conference. Dr Robert Sidbury Identifying […]

Mysterious cluster of brain infections in Oklahoma may have been caused by bacteria from RAT URINE contaminating state’s lakes Several people have fallen ill after swimming in rivers and lakes in the state They are belived to be suffering from meningitis, which can cause seizures READ MORE: Boy in Nevada dies from brain eating amoeba after going in lake A […]

Sudden infant death syndrome is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexplained even after thorough investigation. Death generally seems to occur when infants are sleeping. While rare, it is the leading post-neonatal infant death in the United States today, occurring in 103 out of 100,000 live births a year. Despite the […]

Human augmentation technologies refer to technological aids that enhance human abilities. They include things like exoskeletons, but also augmented reality headsets. A study at the Chair of Human-Centered Ubiquitous Media at LMU has now shown that users have high expectations of the effects of these technologies. As soon as they believe that AI is enhancing their cognitive abilities, they increase […]

In today’s world, our diets are often packed with fats and sugars. Our ancient instinct to crave calorie-rich foods, which once helped us survive, now leads to harmful health side-effects. To counteract this, food content creators on social media have been trying to push healthy eating and healthy eating content. But here’s the kicker—this content doesn’t get much engagement. Instead, […]

‘Tis the season for outdoor HIIT workouts, scenic runs, hikes, and every other type of exercise that’s bound to make you very sore the next day. Or maybe you just need a break and a little self-care time after sitting at your desk or carrying around your kiddo all day. And while you can use all the post-workout recovery and […]

CLEVELAND – About half (52%) of patients living with both axial spondyloarthritis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reached clinical remission of axSpA at 12 months after starting a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi), researchers have found. The disease course for axSpA among patients with IBD who start anti-TNF agents is not well understood. Rahul S. Dalal, MD, an advanced fellow in […]

Skin cancer: Dr Chris outlines the signs of a melanoma Personal trainer Kara, from Gravesend, Kent, was excited to kickstart a new decade with a holiday to the UAE. As part of the celebrations she asked her mum to join her for the seven day luxury getaway. But her time away will be remembered for another reason – the moment […]

Catherine Reitzel's multiple sclerosis medication costs nearly $100,000 a year. Kris Garcia relies on a drug for a blood-clotting disorder that runs $10,000 for a three-day supply. And Mariana Marquez-Farmer would likely die within days without her monthly $300 vial of insulin. At best, a Colorado panel of medical and pharmacy experts seeking to cut the costs of expensive drugs […]

Thought LeadersDr. Sinéad Knight Principal Scientist and Section HeadSygnature Discovery In this behind-the-scenes interview, we speak to Dr. Sinéad Knight, chair of SLAS Europe 2023, about this years programme, highlighting the key topics and incredible speakers presenting at the show. Please can you introduce yourself and tell us what inspired your career within the life sciences? I'm Sinéad Knight, originally from Tipperary […]