In a recent report published by the World Health Organization, researchers presented an update on monkeypox (MPX). Study: Multi-country outbreak of mpox, External situation report#14- 19 January 2023. Image Credit: Hamara/Shutterstock Background The current 2022 monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak has affected several nations across the globe, infecting individuals residing in non-endemic zones with no travel history to areas endemic to […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved bexagliflozin (Brenzavvy, TheracosBio) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes. The once-daily 20-mg oral sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control for those with type 2 diabetes, but not type 1 diabetes. It can be used in adults […]

For teens at elevated risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD), close relationships with parents can mitigate their genetic and environmental vulnerability, a new study suggests. The offspring of people with AUD are four times more likely than others to develop the disorder. Increasing evidence suggests that this heritable risk may be either amplified or mitigated by the quality of […]

In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers examined vaccine effectiveness and pregnancy outcomes during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron period. Study: Pregnancy outcomes and vaccine effectiveness during the period of omicron as the variant of concern, INTERCOVID-2022: a multinational, observational study. Image Credit: Velishchuk Yevhen/Shutterstock Background Previously, the study’s authors reported an association between […]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=xjqP5uEshhk%3Fversion%3D3%26%23038%3Brel%3D1%26%23038%3Bshowsearch%3D0%26%23038%3Bshowinfo%3D1%26%23038%3Biv_load_policy%3D1%26%23038%3Bfs%3D1%26%23038%3Bhl%3Den-US%26%23038%3Bautohide%3D2%26%23038%3Bwmode%3Dtransparent Thousands of anti-abortion activists descended on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20 for the annual March for Life, a long-standing rally held for the first time since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, rescinding a constitutional right to abortion. In this report co-produced by PBS NewsHour, KHN senior correspondent Sarah Varney spoke with […]

Want to start therapy? Here are four key things to bear in mind when you’re looking for a therapist.  The idea of starting therapy can be a pretty daunting prospect, especially when it comes to finding a therapist to work with. Indeed, while therapists may have the same professional qualifications, they’re people first and foremost – and their personality, background […]

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI. In two ground-breaking studies, published in Nature Medicine, a cross-disciplinary team of AI and clinical researchers have shown that by combining human movement data gathered from wearable tech with a powerful new medical AI technology they are able […]

Women should get up to SEVEN ultrasounds in pregnancy, expert claims Sonographer claims more scans could avoid trauma and emergency C-sections London based clinic charges more than £2000 for the extra check ups and tests NHS offers all pregnant women at least two scans early and late in pregnancy Some midwives against serial scans that can cause parents unnecessary stress  Pregnant women should […]

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We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Love and devotion from little sister Clara, two, who has been by her side through gruelling months of treatment, “gave […]