When a virus makes its way into a person’s body, one of the immune system’s first responders is a set of pathogen-removal cells called macrophages. But macrophages are diverse; they don’t all target viruses in the same way. Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have discovered that the type […]
Reproductive hormone levels in females with obesity may be partially restored by lowering blood glucose levels, leading to improved fertility, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology. The study indicates that altered levels of reproductive hormones in a well-established mouse model of obesity may be partially restored by a common type 2 […]
The No Surprises Act stopped about 2 million unexpected medical bills from hitting private insurance patients during the first two months of 2022, according to a new report. More than 12 million potential surprise bills could be avoided this year if the trend continues, the study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and America’s […]
Photo: Northwell Health Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, was frustrated with the limited capabilities of its existing occupational and employee health IT, and it was forced to develop work-around processes to overcome technology deficits. THE PROBLEM In order to manage both employee health and the provision of services to other employer clients, the […]
Since May 3, 2022, when Politico reported that the Supreme Court was planning to strike down Roe v. Wade, many Christians have celebrated the prospect of an America where abortion is not a constitutionally protected right—or is someday banned entirely. Meanwhile, other conservative Christians have been working on a related target: limiting access to some […]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, intensive care unit (ICU) beds were in limited supply, and the pandemic only exacerbated this growing concern. Since the pandemic began, ICU resources have been in such demand that clinicians across the United States and world have struggled to meet the need. A particular concern for surgeons has been whether […]
Pfizer said Wednesday that it will provide nearly two dozen products, including its top-selling COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries. The drugmaker announced the program at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, and said it was aimed at improving health equity in 45 lower-income […]
In order to ensure good mental health, it is important to make self-care a priority says Barbara Randall, director of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Employee Assistance Program, who insists that small doses every day can have a positive impact on both body and mind. As part of Mental Health Awareness month, Randall discusses what […]
Dr Michael Mosley on the importance of routine for sleep 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 “It’s early afternoon, about 2pm, […]
In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers investigated the associations between antibody levels against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the risk of subsequent infection. Study: Antibody levels following vaccination against SARS-CoV-2: associations with post-vaccination infection and risk factors. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Background Immune responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection or […]
