Monkeypox, COVID, and polio: These three very different diseases have been dominating news cycles recently, diltiazem hcl er 120mg but they share at least one common characteristic: some people can become infected — and in turn infect others — while showing no symptoms. In 1883, the famous bacteriologist Friedrich Loeffler (1852–1915) recognized that an individual’s asymptomatic carriage of bacteria could […]

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and insomnia, nurse-led group-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) does not have an impact on sleep efficiency measured immediately after the intervention, but does improve patient-reported key secondary sleep and RA outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in Rheumatology. Kristine M. Latocha, Ph.D., from Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet in Denmark, clomid […]

Better access to primary care improves awareness and control of high blood pressure, new research shows. The study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, analyzed health data from more than 5000 predominantly Black adults living in Chicago. People living in areas with more primary care providers were 27% less likely to have hypertension, compared with those in neighborhoods with […]

Melbourne, Australia-based CurveBeam AI is investigating how calculating a Structural Fragility Score, carvedilol 6.25 tab or SFS – a bone fragility measure – can support clinical decisions and improve patient care. OssView is not yet available for sale in the United States, but the FDA Breakthrough Devices Program speeds up development, assessment and review, while preserving the agency’s standards for […]

Among the many drugs now available for the treatment of advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), where does the relative newcomer ripretinib (Qinlock) fit in ? This is the question posed in an editorial recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which notes the treatment of advanced GIST has evolved significantly over the past two decades. “The revolution in the […]

Liver disease: Doctor discusses causes and symptoms 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 Like any medical condition, spotting the symptoms of fatty liver disease sooner rather […]

A recent study suggests that the desire for a mid-afternoon nap could be biologically determined and affected by external temperatures. Northwestern University scientists discovered that the fruit fly is “pre-programmed” to rest in the middle of the day. They are the first to find “absolute heat receptors” in the fly brain that respond to temperatures above 77 degrees Fahrenheit. External […]

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections are often asymptomatic among children, especially those aged 0 to 4 years, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in JAMA Network Open. Ruth A. Karron, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, and colleagues conducted a prospective cohort study enrolling 690 participants from 175 […]

Billions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and archaea, are present in the human nose, which collectively form the nasal microbiome. Several studies have indicated that the nasal microbiome is an important factor for personal and global health. In fact, considerable evidence has been reported regarding the links between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s disease (PD). Some studies have also indicated […]

The Biden Administration plans to roll out updated booster shots that target Omicron variants shortly after Labor Day, in an effort to protect Americans against a possible winter surge in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Peter Marks, the top vaccine regulator for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, told the New York Times on Tuesday that his team was close to approving […]