U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Lack of evidence for primary care oral health screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient for recommending oral health screening and preventive interventions for children aged 5 to 17 and adults in primary care settings. These findings are presented in two draft recommendation statements published by the USPSTF. Roger Chou, M.D., from Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center in Portland, Oregon, and […]
» Read moreCredit payment holidays reduced the mental health effects of debt during COVID: Study
Like other countries, the UK implemented a number of initiatives to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s economic circumstances. While we know these schemes supported household finances, now we’re beginning to understand how they affected mental health. For instance, a 2022 study showed the COVID job-retention scheme (furlough) protected workers from mental health decline due to job […]
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A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 19, 2023, entitled, "G-protein-coupled receptor 141 mediates breast cancer proliferation and metastasis by regulating oncogenic mediators and the p-mTOR/p53 axis." Breast cancer morbidity is surging towards the peak in females across the globe. An inherent property of cancer cells is enhanced cell proliferation rate and migration capability, cymbalta […]
» Read moreAround half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress. We can support them better
Neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), affect one in ten people. While the primary focus is often on these diagnoses, worrying research shows people with neurodevelopmental conditions are at a much higher risk of experiencing serious mental health concerns. They may also find it particularly challenging to access mental health support. For instance, when young autistic […]
» Read moreSymptom of advanced bowel cancer you may not notice – five other signs to spot
Bowel cancer: Alan Titchmarsh urges public to do screening test As a cancerous tumour grows in size and spreads elsewhere in the body, symptoms of the disease might start appearing. One of the warning signs of advanced cancer is weight loss – even when the amount of food you eat hasn’t changed. Some people might experience unexplained pain in their […]
» Read moreAntiepithelial-derived Cytokines Need Targeting for Asthma
WASHINGTON, DC — Use of antiepithelial-derived cytokines was of limited benefit for patients with severe asthma who had low eosinophil counts, as indicated by data from a systematic review that included more than 2000 individuals. Several types of antiepithelial-derived cytokines (anti-EDCs) have been studied or approved for patients with severe asthma; however, “we understand very little about the effects for […]
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In what may be the first randomized trial to compare coronary intervention access using the distal or proximal radial arteries, researchers have found no significant differences between the two in hand function a year after the procedure. The distal radial artery (DRA) access point is just below the thumb on the inside of the wrist. The proximal radial artery (PRA) […]
» Read moreStudy looks at whether nitrates in vegetables pose cancer risk
The danger of sodium nitrate in our meat Dubbed “nutrition’s Jekyll and Hyde”, nitrate and its health effects have been questioned for a long time. Hidden in foods like ham, bacon, and sausages, the compounds could potentially hike your risk of cancer, according to previous research. However, other studies have also found various cardiovascular health benefits coming from dietary sources […]
» Read moreLooking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full
The internet is overflowing with pictures of food: On news sites, social media and the banner ads that pop up everywhere. Many of the food images are uploaded to sell specific foods. The idea is that the images on Facebook or Instagram will make us yearn for a Mcdonald's burger, for example. In other words, the image awakens our hunger. […]
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