COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome. This is what has been shown by a research published in the journal Gut, carried out by scholars of the University of Bologna and the IRCCS AOU S.Orsola Bologna. “The data we collected show that those who have contracted […]
Updated: AAV treatment recommendations
AAV is a multi-organ disease, which can be complex and may vary from person to person. Types of AAV include granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). This variety can make management challenging. Comorbidities, an individual’s history, toxicities, medication availability and cost, and patient preferences should all be considered […]
Gwyneth Paltrow Addresses Concerns Over Her Ultra-Strict Wellness Routine, Says She Doesn't Always 'Eat This Way'
Gwyneth Paltrow is addressing the controversy over her ultra-strict wellness routine after a clip of her explaining it went viral. In a recent interview with The Art of Being Well podcast host Dr. Will Cole, the Oscar-winning actress walked through what she eats in a day, which admittedly doesn’t sound like much. Apparently, Paltrow drinks coffee […]
Kate Middleton Is Reportedly Feeling ‘Bittersweet Emotions’ About Prince Louis Growing Up
Seasons change, the air shifts, and babies keep growing. It’s the circle of life, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt! Kate Middleton is reportedly feeling the pain of her youngest child, Prince Louis, 4, getting older, and we all understand the struggle. Yesterday, the Princess of Wales shared a sweet photo of herself and […]
Music Intervention Calms Agitation in Severe Dementia
Individualized music listening (IML) — listening to a personalized playlist of music that is meaningful and enjoyable — can be an effective way to calm agitated people with dementia (PwD), although the benefits are transient, new research suggests. Investigators compared the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in 90 older nursing home residents who […]
Young people in affluent areas drink more alcohol, study finds
A La Trobe University study examining Australia’s heavy drinkers has found that young people 14- to 24-years-old living in higher socio-economic areas are more likely to drink higher quantities of alcohol than those from lower socio-economic areas. Co-lead authors Dr. Amy Pennay and Dr. Sarah Callinan, both from the Center for Alcohol Policy Research at […]
UK Government names two leaders to spearhead new Dementia Mission
The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia, which was launched in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Hilary Evans is the Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the largest charitable funder of dementia research in Europe. Nadeem Sarwar is currently a senior […]
College student’s leg turned purple and swollen due to blood clot
British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots 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 Blood clots are small, gel-like clumps of blood. A […]
Garlic could cause ‘significant’ improvements in fatty liver disease
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 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can progress to […]
XBB/XBB.1.5 subvariant of SARS-CoV-2 shows increased vaccine sensitivity
*Important notice: medRxiv publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. A team of US-based scientists has recently explored the sensitivity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) omicron subvariant XBB/XBB.1.5 to vaccine-induced and infection-induced immune responses. […]