Ten years later, a group of veterans still struggle daily with the effects of their deployment to Afghanistan. Sanne van der Wal, a Ph.D. candidate at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), conducted research into the effects of PTSD. In her research Van der Wal used data from around 1,000 Afghanistan veterans. Although the majority […]
For the longest time, clinicians have treated cardiovascular disease by focusing on diabetes and blood pressure control, reducing cholesterol using medications like aspirin and statins. Despite these measures, heart disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States, with many patients having heart attacks even after their risk factors are controlled, says […]
In the United States, African American or non-Hispanic Black infants have historically experienced worse birth outcomes than Hispanic infants, whose outcomes are more comparable to those of non-Hispanic white infants despite mothers’ lower educational attainment and income as well as reduced access to health care. This phenomenon is referred to as the “Hispanic paradox.” A […]
Do YOU agree with the NHS nursing strikes? Vote here and let us know why… Medics picketed outside hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Only a Christmas Day level of service was provided at dozens of hospitals READ MORE: UK’s top nurse joins 100k medics in NHS’s biggest ever strikes Poll Do YOU think […]
A large Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical trial found that the blood pressure drug chlorthalidone (CTD) was not superior to hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or non-cancer death. Both drugs are in a class of medications called thiazide diuretics, commonly known as water pills. They are used to help the body rid itself […]
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified disease-causing DNA variants in two genes linked to neurodevelopmental deficits including microcephaly in children, according to findings published in Nature Communications. Microcephaly, a condition in which a baby’s head is smaller than expected, is one common manifestation of several different neurodevelopmental disorders caused by disruptions in DNA replication, repair or […]
For many of us, the act of breathing comes naturally. Behind the scenes, our diaphragm—the dome-shaped muscle that lies just beneath the ribcage—works like a slow and steady trampoline, pushing down to create a vacuum for the lungs to expand and draw air in, then relaxing as air is pushed out. In this way, the […]
A new study reveals that the annual incidence of Parkinson’s disease (PD) among older adults is 50% higher than current estimates of 60,000 diagnoses annually. The peer-reviewed study, which measured new cases of PD, or the number of people diagnosed with PD per year, was published in the scientific journal npj Parkinson’s disease on December […]
Don’t fall over on the ice today… you might face even WORSE delays than feared, TV doctor warns as devastating NHS strikes begin Dr Hilary Jones told Britons to not take risks today as NHS nurses start to strike He said public shouldn’t walk on ice or drink a lot due to expected care delays Ambulances […]
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert 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 Diabetes is a serious and […]
