PET scans may serve as both a diagnostic and prognostic tool in giant cell arteritis (GCA), according to a new study. In over 100 patients with GCA who underwent 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET imaging, those with elevated FDG uptake at diagnosis were more likely to develop thoracic aortic aneurysms. “PET-CT has an excellent diagnostic accuracy for the diagnosis of GCA, certainly […]

A new study, led by radiation oncology physicists at Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, has displayed positive results using intracranial stereotactic radiosurgery, also known as SRS, for an MR-guided radiotherapy system. The study, “Commissioning Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for an MR-guided Radiotherapy (MRgRT) system: MR-RT Localization and Dosimetric End-to-End Validation,” is published in the International Journal […]

Tech giant Microsoft announced a long-term partnership with multistate healthcare system Mercy, which will utilize its Azure OpenAI Service to provide generative AI-assisted communication resources to patients and Mercy employees.  Microsoft’s generative AI will be used to help patients understand lab results, schedule appointments and get answers to healthcare-related questions.  Mercy’s workforce will have access to a chatbot that will […]

TOPLINE: Women with longer reproductive lifespans and prolonged endogenous hormone exposure may be less likely to develop cerebral small vessel disease, regardless of their history of oral contraceptive use or hormone replacement therapy, a new study suggests. METHODOLOGY: 9163 postmenopausal female participants in the United Kingdom Biobank, average age of 64, and no history of cerebral small vessel disease at […]

Patients with vitiligo may have a reduced risk for mortality, according to a study published online Sept. 14 in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. Hyun Jeong Ju, M.D., Ph.D., from the St. Vincent’s Hospital College of Medicine at The Catholic University of Korea in Seoul, and colleagues examined mortality in patients with vitiligo in a population-based cohort study. Patients with […]

Menopause: Essity reveals some of the 62 common symptoms Dr Katie Hodgson, a registered GP and founder of Health and Hormones, speaking on behalf of leading ethical nutrition and supplement brand DR.VEGAN said, said on average, women will experience 10 different symptoms of menopause. One in five women going through menopause will experience the sensation of insects crawling on or […]

A man has undergone painful limb lengthening surgery to fulfil his dream of becoming taller. Sharing footage of his experience with his 10.9 million Instagram followers, 29-year-old Yeferson Cossio, from Antioquia, Colombia, acquired four inches in height from the procedure. Though he previously suffered from a problem with his legs, Cossio explained that the reasoning for the procedure was now […]

Reviewed A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called ‘killer T cells’ in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognize infected cells – a finding that unlocks the potential for the development of better vaccines and therapies tailored to different age groups. Killer T cells (also known as […]

As much as half of the global population has trouble sleeping; however, proper sleep is vital for good overall health. While using caffeine for energy during the day can help, it may lead to further sleeping issues. Researchers have now found further evidence that caffeine affects sleep patterns and even brain blood flow via a mouse model. The researchers observed […]

The human gut—or gastrointestinal system—where food is broken down into nutrients for the body, is an ecosystem that harbors thousands of bacteria species. While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial and help keep the human body in good health. Besides bacteria, the gut microbiota also consists of other types of microorganisms, including protists, yeasts, and viruses. Blastocystis, the world’s […]