Newly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety, OCD

The pandemic and its aftermath have raised anxiety to new levels. But the roots of anxiety-related conditions, including obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD), are still unclear. In a new study, University of Utah Health scientists discovered insights into the importance of a minor cell type in the brain—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors in laboratory mice. Traditionally, neurons—the […]

Poor cardiovascular health may contribute to the development of musculoskeletal disorders

People with higher risks of cardiovascular disease are significantly more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and rotator cuff tendinitis, according to a new study involving researchers at the University of Utah and the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health. The findings of the study, published June 2 in […]

Pollen bomb to hit UK – pharmacist warns against common hay fever habit

Hay fever: Dr Chris Steele shares advice on avoiding pollen Coming into contact with an allergen, such as pollen, kickstarts the body’s fight mode. Dajani explained: “When we encounter an allergen, either from inhaling, swallowing, or simply by the skin coming into contact with it, the body goes into fighting mode and the immune system […]

Stopping treatment at two years does not seem to compromise overall survival in patients with advanced lung cancer

Over the past decade, the approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has revolutionized treatment for patients with advanced lung cancer, helping many live longer lives and improving overall survival for the disease. However, an important question has remained unanswered: How long should a patient with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), who receives immunotherapy as part […]

Oral Drug for Brain Tumor Could Change Treatment Landscape

CHICAGO — Patients with a certain type of brain tumor could soon be treated with an oral targeted drug instead of undergoing more toxic chemotherapy and radiation, say researchers reporting new results that could potentially change the treatment landscape. The investigational drug vorasidenib (Servier) is awaiting approval for use in gliomas bearing mutations in isocitrate […]

Woman asked to seek alternative HRT therapy as supplies running low

Women urged to seek alternative HRT medication as pharmacists warn demand for most popular products is outstripping demand Demand for Utrogestan 100mg has increased five-fold since March 2021 The Government has ordered pharmacists to limit the number of pills to patients Women unable to get their usual hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to shortages should […]

ACNAP 2023 highlights the artistic and scientific dimensions of cardiovascular care

Hear from patients, nurses and allied health professionals about hot topics in cardiovascular disease at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The annual congress of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP), a branch of the ESC, takes place 23 and 24 June at the Edinburgh International […]