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Health care expenditure expected to top GDP growth during 2024 to 2033

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The annual growth in national health spending is expected to be faster than average gross domestic product (GDP) growth during 2024 to 2033, according to a study published online June 25 in Health Affairs.

Community vaccination effort linked to 25% drop in pneumonia-related mortality among the elderly

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A research team has evaluated the real-world impact of a community-based pneumococcal vaccination support program for older adults conducted in Sera Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.

Combined therapy integrates Chinese herb Astragalus and methotrexate to address drug resistance in autoimmune diseases

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Researchers at the School of Chinese Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), have found that combining the active ingredient extracted from the traditional Chinese medicine Astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) with the widely used Western drug methotrexate (MTX) can effectively reduce chronic inflammation in autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren’s disease.

A new drug causes nerve tissue to emit light, enabling faster, safer surgery

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When surgeons dissect tissue to remove a tumor or make a repair, they must work cautiously, relying on electrophysical monitors and their own anatomical knowledge to avoid cutting nerves, which could complicate the patient’s recovery.

New evidence shows that timely introduction of peanuts and eggs reduces allergy risks

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Families who introduce peanut butter and eggs to their baby’s diet at about six months of age can significantly reduce the chances of them developing a life-threatening allergy, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.

Gaps in detection and prevention leave many vulnerable to first-time heart attacks

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Despite the global implementation of clinical algorithms designed to predict atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease based on traditional risk factors, the burden of this condition continues to rise. This is shown in a study by ACS researcher Nick Nurmohamed, in close collaboration with Mount Sinai.

Informal use of antibiotics to prevent sexually transmitted infections on the rise in key populations in the Netherlands

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New research analyzing an online survey of 1,633 respondents found a 15% recent use of doxycycline post- and pre‐exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP/PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender and gender-diverse people in the Netherlands.

T cells take aim at Chikungunya virus

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A new study, published recently in Nature Communications, offers the first-ever map of which parts of the Chikungunya virus trigger the strongest response from the body’s T cells.

NAD⁺, zombie cells and the battle against premature aging

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Did you know that a small molecule called NAD+ plays a critical role in our aging process? A deficiency of this molecule may cause you to age much faster than normal.

Physical activity patterns found to differ by sex and education level

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A recent study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health reveals that physical activity and sedentary behavior vary significantly by sex and educational level, but less so by the presence of chronic disease. The study, conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, provides important insights into how different populations engage in physical activity and sedentary behavior.

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Health care expenditure expected to top GDP growth during 2024 to 2033

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Physical activity patterns found to differ by sex and education level

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