During the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth emerged as a lifeline for delivering health care services, ensuring patient safety while minimizing virus transmission. However, a UC Davis Health study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society sheds light on disparities in telehealth access and use among older adults, particularly concerning social isolation and loneliness. These factors, often prevalent in the […]

How researchers conceptualize a disease informs how they treat it. Cancer is often described as uncontrollable cell growth triggered by genetic damage. But cancer can also be seen from angles that emphasize mathematics, evolutionary game theory and physics, among others. Molecular biology has brought significant advances in making it possible to live with cancer as a chronic illness rather than […]

NHS Providers’ annual survey of 185 trust bosses found 78% fear not having enough capacity to meet demand. Almost nine in 10 worry social care does not get enough investment and fewer than one in three thought they could provide high-quality care in the next two years. The membership body said the health service was facing its “toughest test yet”. […]

A new study at Columbia University has found that shortening sleep by just 90 minutes for six weeks increased insulin resistance in women who are accustomed to getting adequate sleep. The effect was even more pronounced in postmenopausal women. The study, “Chronic Insufficient Sleep in Women Impairs Insulin Sensitivity Independent of Adiposity Changes: Results of a Randomized Trial,” was published […]

Research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School identified a new pathway to combat cardiovascular disease. The study was recently published in Nature Cardiovascular Research. The research team’s work identifies a molecule called TREM2 as a unique and therapeutically relevant pathway for the treatment of atherosclerosis—a common condition that develops when plaque builds up inside arteries—in preclinical models. Atherosclerosis […]

In an era when chronic pain affects millions worldwide, the search for effective and safe pain relief has never been greater. PanaNatra is a line of herbal products from Haleon, the makers of Panadol. Haleon claims the three PanaNatra’s products, made from plant extracts, help manage and provide relief from mild joint aches, mild muscle pain, and mild pain affecting […]

An estimated two million different types of medical devices are in the global market today, according to the World Health Organization.1 From pacemakers to continuous glucose monitors, healthcare organizations are increasingly looking for new and innovative medical devices to help provide care and support. Erik Johnson, North American business development manager for Keysight Technologies’ healthcare segment, said the medical device […]

Dr Amir talks about the best sleep positions for health Every winter we see an increase in respiratory illnesses such as colds, the flu, and – in recent years – COVID-19. While these infections might be mild for many people, they can wreak havoc on our sleeping patterns – making us even more tired, and prolonging the effects of the […]

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Researchers at Colorado State University and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland have developed an effective and flexible antimicrobial material that could be used to coat medical devices placed inside the body. The work combines previous research from both universities into metal-organic frameworks—three-dimensional crystalline materials made of metals and linkers that are porous and remain stable in water. Working […]