Restricting US foreign aid for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide information on or access to abortion-related services in developing countries may have harmful effects on maternal and child mortality and HIV incidence rates on the same scale as an ongoing civil conflict. In a paper published on PNAS, Kerim Can Kavakli (Bocconi University, Milan) and Valentina Rotondi (SUPSI and University […]
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On May 1, California opened Medi-Cal to older immigrants residing in the state without legal permission. Unauthorized immigrants over age 49 who fall below certain income thresholds are now eligible for full coverage by Medi-Cal, California's version of Medicaid, the federal-state partnership that provides health insurance to low-income people. Unauthorized immigrants of all ages account for 40% of the state's […]
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Single-cell analysis of autopsied human testes suggests that abnormalities associated with aging sperm cells might be exacerbated by elevated body mass index (BMI). The research appears May 2nd in the journal Developmental Cell. Even though it is well established that older men display reduced reproductive health, testis aging remains poorly understood at the molecular and genomic level. Moreover, it has […]
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The One Show: Alex Jones comments on Rita Wilson's home 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 The pair were two of the first public figures to […]
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A new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shows the impact of early amyloid-β and tau protein accumulation on disrupting connections between brain structures that are important for memory. These disrupted connections were present even before signs of cognitive impairment were observed. The findings may lead to strategies that may help detect the condition early. For years, […]
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Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurrent seizures that can range from brief lapses of attention or muscle jerks to severe and prolonged convulsions. More than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, and 80% of those people live in developing regions, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.4 million […]
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Among patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), the percentage reduction in the frequency of drop seizures is greater with fenfluramine versus placebo, according to a study published online May 2 in JAMA Neurology. Kelly G. Knupp, M.D., from the Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, and colleagues examined the efficacy and safety of fenfluramine in patients with LGS (aged 2 to 35 […]
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In-hospital safety and procedural outcomes for percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) closure are substantially better with the Watchman FLX device than with its predecessor, new research shows. Data from more than 50,000 patients in the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) LAA Occlusion Registry showed the rate of any in-hospital major adverse events was cut in half, from 2.4% with the first-generation […]
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Q: Now that airlines have dropped mask mandates, is it OK to let my kids travel without masks? A: The judge’s ruling striking down the federal mask mandate on public transportation and in transit hubs and the subsequent appeal by the Justice Department have created confusion about whether flying or riding the train is safe without a mask. I realize […]
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From 2012 to 2019, there were considerable increases in utilization of computed tomography (CT) angiography (CTA) and CT perfusion (CTP) among ischemic stroke patients, according to a study published online April 25 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Jason J. Wang, Ph.D., from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset, New York, and colleagues conducted a […]
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