TOPLINE: New research shows that adults who develop nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) before age 45 are at increased risk of developing cancer, particularly digestive system and lung cancer. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective age- and sex-matched cohort study of 63,696 adults (mean age, 51 years; 83% men) in China. The patients were followed for a median of 10 years; […]
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Every October, we get to enjoy one of the best months of the year—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! It’s the perfect time of year to consider bringing home a new furry family member from one of our ASPCA locations, or from your local shelter. To help us celebrate, we are partnering with our friends at Cracker Jack® to shine a […]
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A recent Nature Communications study discusses the importance of data science for health research that would significantly benefit the African population. Study: The promise of data science for health research in Africa. Image Credit: NicoElNino / Shutterstock.com How has data science revolutionized scientific research? The application of data science is associated with the processing of massive datasets using high-performance computational infrastructure. These datasets […]
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TOPLINE: An internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) program significantly reduced depressive symptoms in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared with care as usual, results from a multisite, phase 3, randomized trial show. METHODOLOGY: Between May 2017 and November 2020, investigators enrolled 279 participants in a randomized, controlled, phase 3 trial at five sites within the United States and Germany to […]
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A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat—a finding that could pave the way toward using it to treat obesity and related metabolic conditions. The researchers have for the first time detailed this nerve supply and provided examples of how […]
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Loneliness and social isolation are on the rise in the U.S., but as we take steps to find remedies, a new study reminds us that the two are separate problems, often linked (sometimes in surprising ways) but not always, and have different potential impacts. Being socially isolated carries much greater physical health risks but loneliness has a larger impact on […]
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In March 2023, NHS midwife Olukemi Akinmeji won an employment tribunal case against the hospital in Kent where, as an employee, she had faced race discrimination and victimization. That same month, Michelle Cox, a health care manager and senior nurse, won a case against NHS England and NHS Improvement Commissioning in Manchester. She too had faced racial discrimination. These cases […]
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In March 2023, NHS midwife Olukemi Akinmeji won an employment tribunal case against the hospital in Kent where, as an employee, side effects of discontinuing ortho tri cyclen lo she had faced race discrimination and victimization. That same month, Michelle Cox, a health care manager and senior nurse, won a case against NHS England and NHS Improvement Commissioning in Manchester. […]
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FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies President and CEO Lars Petersen today announced a new strategic leadership appointment to support the company through its next growth phase. Maja Pedersen has been appointed as Chief Quality Officer (CQO), effective immediately. This strategic appointment reinforces FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ unwavering commitment to quality. She will report to President and CEO Lars Petersen and will serve as […]
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Bedfont® Scientific Ltd, a leading innovator in breath analysis medical device technology, is proud to announce the addition of Carol Stonham, a highly respected and accredited respiratory healthcare expert, to its esteemed medical board. This appointment further strengthens Bedfont’s commitment to revolutionising respiratory healthcare solutions and delivering cutting-edge products to patients and healthcare professionals. Image Credit: Bedfont Scientific Ltd. […]
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