UCLA researchers find that they can electronically recruit patients for biomedical research at rates up to 40 times higher than the traditional method of patient portal messages by embedding study recruitment into the pre-appointment preCheck-in page. While patient portal messages are increasingly used to recruit patients for research studies, this method typically results in study enrollment rates of 1–8%. In […]

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiomyopathies are published online today in European Heart Journal. This is the first international guideline document to include all cardiomyopathy subtypes, and the first time that specific recommendations are made for cardiomyopathies other than hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. “This pioneering document reflects the advances in genetics and cardiac imaging and the advent of new […]

While skunks are generally docile creatures, they do have a very potent method of fending off people or animals who bother them. Unfortunately, some dogs don’t get the hint soon enough and become the target of a skunk’s spray. There is nothing fun about dealing with a dog who has been “skunked,” but our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control […]

The experiences of patients hospitalized during the COVID-19 pandemic was significantly worse than in the years before the crisis, with hospitals with higher staffing levels holding on to better scores longer, according to a new RAND Corporation study. Patients particularly reported worse staff responsiveness and hospital cleanliness, possibly reflecting staffing shortages in the hospital workforce and the effects of protocols […]

Your nose is running, your head hurts and you feel like you’re coming down with a cold. You’re settling in on the couch for a sick day. Then you reach for the snacks. When you’re sick, your appetite often decreases. So why, at other times, do you crave sugary treats and carbohydrate-loaded comfort foods? A food craving goes beyond a […]

High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce dangers High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects around one in three adults in England, according to Blood Pressure UK. This high prevalence is concerning because hypertension is a precursor to heart attacks and strokes.  Fortunately, you can tame your blood pressure reading through your diet naturally. Dr Pamela Mason, a nutritionist from the […]

Reviewers’ Notes While COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young South Australians, say health experts at the University of South Australia. Image Credit: University of South Australia In a new study released today, researchers show that children’s mental health and wellbeing have gradually worsened over the past six years, […]

Putting on weight in middle age can increase your chances of dying early by almost a third, research finds Gaining a few extra pounds in your 40s and 50s can increase your chances of dying early by almost a third compared to those who stay slim in middle age, research shows. People with marginally elevated blood pressure, cholesterol or blood […]

Clinicians from Switzerland are urging caution when prescribing an anti-amyloid medication in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) also taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. SSRIs decrease serotonin and cause hemostatic interference such as decreased platelet aggregability and activity with prolongation of bleeding time, they point out in a letter published online August 16 in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. […]

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