Did COVID-19 mortality differ between patients with cancer and the general US population depending on which SARS-CoV-2 variant was dominant?

In a recent study published in JAMA Oncology, researchers comparatively evaluated coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related mortality among cancer patients and the general public of the United States (US) during different periods of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak. Study: Deaths Due to COVID-19 in Patients With Cancer During Different Waves of the […]

How I Parent: I'm heading back to work two weeks after giving birth

Welcome back to How I Parent, where we get a glimpse into how the nation is raising their kids. This week, Sarah Colville-Clarke, 29 and based in Bedford, shares her story of returning to work six weeks after the birth of her son, Noah, who is now three, after she received an offer she couldn’t refuse. Sarah […]

This New Research Discovery Could Lead to Improved Treatments for Obesity!

According to the recent study conducted by the researchers from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute, the new fat cell they discovered could explain why people start to gain weight after they stop smoking. They believe this could also lead to improving treatments for obesity. The Study The team of researchers who conducted the […]

Want to be Successful In Business? Follow these Tips from Renowned Entrepreneurs!

While everyone dreams of becoming an entrepreneur, only a few people succeed in this field. The truth is it’s not easy to set up your own business. Most of the time, you’ll end up physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially drained as you run your business empire. Unfortunately, this also kills our motivation to move forward. […]

West Nile virus is a growing threat this summer in California. Heres why

West Nile virus infections are on the rise this year in California after a particularly wet winter led to more mosquito reproduction, according to health experts. The state had 55 human cases of the virus as of Aug. 25. Five of them were fatal, according to the California Mosquito-Borne Virus Surveillance and Response Program. That’s […]

Guardrails, data governance key to solid generative AI outcomes

Photo: Gharib Gharibi There is growing concern among some health tech leaders that they should perhaps take a step back to ensure the use of artificial intelligence – especially generative AI – is safe, appropriate, secure and morally sound.  Its potential benefits are huge when used in conjunction with human guidance, leading to early diagnosis, […]

Do I still need to worry about COVID?

Let’s face it: We all want to move on from COVID-19. And with many of us vaccinated at some point, you might be wondering if it’s time to let those pandemic worries go for good. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy, says Angela Branche, MD, an infectious disease physician at UR Medicine. “While we continue to […]

ESC Issues First Comprehensive Cardiomyopathy Guidelines

The European Society of Cardiology has released new guidelines for cardiomyopathies, their first major comprehensive international guidelines to address diagnosis and treatment of the broad causes of heart muscle dysfunction. The document was released in conjunction with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2023 and is now available online in the European Heart Journal. […]