Allergy-safe intubation may help prevent hospital-acquired pneumonia
Researchers from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have devised a way to lower the health risks of using endotracheal intubation for lifesaving breathing procedures.
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Researchers use VR gaming for balance rehab programs
Rehabilitating balance can require endless repetitive exercises, but new University of Queensland research could unlock the potential of virtual reality (VR) games to make physical rehab more enjoyable and effective.
Game theory explains why reasonable parents make vaccine choices that fuel outbreaks
When outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles occur despite highly effective vaccines being available, it’s easy to conclude that parents who don’t vaccinate their children are misguided, selfish or have fallen prey to misinformation.
Muscle composition as a possible biomarker for chronic back pain
Back pain affects more than 80 million people in Europe and is the most common cause of disability. If the pain persists for more than three months, it is referred to as chronic back pain, which not only reduces the quality of life of affected individuals, but also places a heavy financial burden on the health care system.
UK warns about ‘skinny jabs’ if trying to get pregnant
The UK’s medicine regulator warned Thursday against taking “skinny jabs” to fight weight loss if trying to get pregnant or while breastfeeding because of their unknown effects on babies.
Predictive AI model could help forecast neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s are a growing concern in the U.S., with over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today. By 2060, that number is expected to grow, affecting nearly 13 million people. These diseases are not only hard on individuals and families, but are costly, with more than $230 billion spent in the U.S. each year in caregiving alone. As the population ages, the need for new ways to detect and address the silent emergence of these diseases has never been more urgent.
Stop the ‘good’ vs. ‘bad’ snap judgments and watch your world become more interesting
How many times have you used the words “good” or “bad” today?
Prolonged wet cough in children may signal bacterial infection requiring antibiotic treatment, study warns
Wet cough over a period lasting longer than four weeks? We are supposed to believe that this is not unusual for children, nor anything to be worried about. But Dr. Anne Schlegtendal, senior physician at the Universitätskinderklinik Bochum, Germany, says otherwise.
Colorectal cancer screening via smartphone? Scientists test method as alternative to lab screening
Colorectal cancer screening programs are currently underutilized in Germany. This also applies to testing for blood in the stool. The immunological stool tests can detect tiny amounts of blood in the stool. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have investigated whether smartphone-based testing could be a meaningful alternative or supplement to traditional laboratory tests. The paper is published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Dry mouth, bad breath and tooth damage: The effects Ozempic and Wegovy can have on your mouth
Ozempic and Wegovy have been hailed as wonder drugs when it comes to weight loss. But as the drug has become more widely used, a number of unintended side-effects have become apparent—with the weight loss drug affecting the appearance of everything from your butt to your feet.