Even by cautious calculations, the worldwide incidence of cutaneous melanoma is high and predicted to rise sharply over the next 2 decades, cancer epidemiologists warn. An estimated 325,000 people worldwide received a new diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma in 2020, and if present trends continue, the incidence of new cases is predicted to increase by about 50% in 2040, with melanoma deaths […]

A higher rate of serrated polyp detection was associated with a reduced risk of postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer, based on data from nearly 20,000 patients and 142 endoscopists, according to a study published in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Higher rates of adenoma detection reduce the risk of postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC), but the data on detection rates for clinically significant serrated polyps and traditional […]

You know that a fibrous diet is good for you — but fermented food might actually better improve gut health.  There’s been a heightened focus on gut health over the past few years, as more and more research shows the link between a healthy digestive system and our overall wellbeing. With that, the benefits of high fibre diets have been […]

Anxiety and depression are common among individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are in remission, and the conditions are linked to unemployment and presenteeism, according to a prospective study. Previous studies have found a heightened risk of anxiety and depression in IBD, as well as an association with poor treatment compliance and greater morbidity. Presenteeism, defined as reduced productivity […]

Dr Michael Mosley on the importance of routine for sleep 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 Teaming up with the University of Oxford, the doctor set […]

Photo courtesy of Big Health In early February, Big Health announced Gabriela Perez had joined the digital therapeutics company as chief commercial officer. She most recently worked at the reproductive care-focused Ovia Health, which was acquired by Labcorp in August last year.  Perez sat down with MobiHealthNews to discuss her new job, what she’s learned from past roles and how […]

If you’ve been to a clinic for a vaccine or COVID test during the past two years, you’ve likely interacted with a chatbot. Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users. Scalable to answer thousands of questions simultaneously, easily accessible to the public, and enabling social distancing, chatbots were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all […]

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Sweden recommended a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people 65 and over as well as those living in nursing homes or getting home care, authorities said Monday. The new guideline drops the age from an earlier recommendation for a fourth shot to people 80 and older. The recommendation also includes fourth shots for those between 18–64 with moderate to severe […]

The preclinical data for a vaccine developed at MedUni Vienna to protect against SARS-CoV-2 indicates that it is effective against all SARS-CoV-2 variants known to date, including omicron—even in those who have not yet built up any immunity as a result of vaccination (non-responders). The data from the study were recently published in the journal Allergy. The antigen-based vaccine developed […]