Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of the Journal of Dental Research focused on aging and oral health. Our findings underscore the importance of dental care and diabetes management for older adults in […]
A simple urine test for genetic mutations in urine-derived DNA can predict urothelial cancer up to 12 years before patients develop symptoms, an international team of researchers claims. The test, if validated in further studies, has the potential to serve as a cancer screening tool for individuals at elevated risk for bladder cancer due to […]
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced Monday that it had reached a deal to buy biotech firm Seagen, specializing in innovative cancer treatment, for $43 billion. Pfizer is offering $229 per share in cash, and the companies expect to complete the transaction later this year or in early 2024, they said in a statement. “Pfizer is […]
We know gardening can help people flourish, and now a study will explore how it can particularly benefit those with dementia. A joint study by The University of Queensland and The University of the Sunshine Coast is investigating how 'gardening with a purpose' can benefit the quality of life of people with dementia, and nurture […]
A new editorial study on Gout, Urate, and Crystal Deposition Disease discusses the 2022 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for the management of gout. Study: Crystal Clear? The 2022 NICE Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Gout. Image Credit: mapo_japan / Shutterstock.com What is gout? Gout is one of the most common […]
The “tragic and avoidable” death of a baby after a breech home birth has led to an overhaul of emergency labour guidelines. Baby Arthur was an undiagnosed feet first, or footling, breech. These babies are risky to deliver and normally require an immediate caesarean section. When Arthur’s father Matt Trott called the hospital in the […]
Tea contains substances linked to lower rates of several chronic diseases. The agents in question include polyphenols, particularly catechins and epicatechins, which have unmatched anti-inflammation properties. According to some bodies of research, these compounds may contribute to a significantly lower likelihood of death from all causes. Several studies have suggested the bioactive constituents of tea […]
GPs plan to stop writing sick notes, death certificates and disability forms to free up time to see more patients The British Medical Association wants GPs to halt unpaid administrative tasks Instead, they want family doctors to spend more time diagnosing patients GPs plan to stop signing sick notes, death certificates and disability forms in […]
A simple strategy for making important prescription meds more accessible to low-income, high-cardiovascular-risk older adults — waiving prescription insurance co-payments — won’t improve their clinical risk or even cut their overall healthcare costs, suggests a randomized trial conducted in Alberta, Canada. Patients in the ACCESS trial who paid nothing to fill prescriptions for statins or medications for […]
If you're feeling tired this coming week, don't be surprised. Moving our clocks ahead one hour to shift into daylight saving time (which occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday) disrupts the body's biological clock, affecting sleep patterns and how we function, according to a UT Southwestern Medical Center neuroscientist who researches circadian rhythms. It is well […]
