The prevalence, age of onset, and clinical symptoms for virtually all neuropsychiatric disorders differ between men and women. Among the disorders with pronounced sex bias are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), where the ratio of males/females diagnosed is approximately 4 to 1. Whether this skewed ratio arises from roles played in brain […]
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has released an Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) on the evaluation and disposition of acute chest pain in the emergency department (ED). Chest pain accounts for more than 7 million ED visits annually. A major challenge is to quickly identify the small number of patients with acute coronary syndrome […]
Are colonoscopies POINTLESS? Major trial reveals uncomfortable procedure doesn’t cut bowel cancer deaths when used as a screening tool Researchers say colonoscopies may not be the ‘magic bullet’ they were though Screenings only reduced cancer cases by 18% compared to those not given one Offering a screening did not significantly reduce cancer deaths over 10 […]
One of the many things we love about the Irwin family is how loving they are for one another, never missing an opportunity to tell the world how much they care for each other. And on Oct 4, Bindi Irwin reminded the world how grateful she is for her family. She uploaded a photo of […]
Bec Ordish runs a charity in Nepal and to handle her stress she puts together Lego sets, either with some of the 150 children she cares for or just by herself. For Ordish, Lego was incredibly calming. “It gave me a sense of being able to control something, clear my mind, refill my emotional bucket.” […]
A new international study finds some people may experience a slight, temporary change in the length of their monthly menstrual cycle following COVID-19 vaccination. The study, led by Oregon Health & Science University clinician-scientist Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H., and published today in the journal BMJ Medicine, builds on prior work from the same research team […]
Cybersecurity has become one of the most complex and urgent issues facing the healthcare industry. The number of cyberattacks continues to grow, and attackers are getting even more sophisticated at compromising systems. For healthcare, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Left unchecked, data breaches can expose patient data, disrupt business, damage trust and even harm patients. […]
Admit it: you have a mom “uniform.” It’s OK — we all do! Mine is leggings and a T-shirt (usually something covered in baby spit-up or spilt coffee). But even when I feel like dressing up, it’s still impossible to avoid the hazards of #momlife. Meghan Markle can relate, and in her most recent episode […]
Protein is found in every cell and tissue in the body. While it has many vital roles in the body, protein is crucial for muscle growth because it helps repair and maintain muscle tissue. The current recommended dietary allowance (RDA) to prevent deficiency in minimally active adults is 0.8 grams (g) of protein per kilogram […]
We can’t control our emotions, so why do so many of us berate ourselves for not being happy 24/7? Here’s how to cope with being an ‘emotional perfectionist’. If there’s one thing most people want out of life, it’s to be happy. That happiness might look different for everyone – for some, it could come […]
