Second opinions don’t significantly delay breast cancer treatment
It’s natural to feel a wave of anxiety following a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Nasal endoscopic surgery beneficial for chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps
For patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps, nasal endoscopic surgery can remove polyps in a shorter time, with less intraoperative blood loss compared with traditional open sinus surgery, according to a study published online April 18 in BMC Surgery.
HDAC11 protein deficiency improves muscle function and regeneration during aging
A new study has identified the HDAC11 protein, an enzyme involved in cellular regulation, as a new potential therapeutic target for the treatment of sarcopenia.
COVID boosters might not be updated for next season, FDA commissioner says
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reiterated Tuesday that the agency is applying a more skeptical approach to this year’s round of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
72% of infants immunized against respiratory syncytial virus
In a recent study of a population of infants, published online May 6 in Pediatrics, 72% of infants were found to be immunized against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
1 in 10 doctors is burned out, research indicates
Next time you see your family physician or a hospital doctor, be extra kind and patient—they could be on the verge of burning out, a new study warns.
Nuts, seeds OK for people with diverticulitis, study says
Patients with diverticulitis often try to control the digestive condition by cutting nuts, seeds and popcorn out of their daily diet.
How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban
With Utah’s first-in-the-nation ban on fluoride in public drinking water set to take effect Wednesday, dentists who treat children and low-income patients say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay among the state’s most vulnerable people.
Follow-up test for high blood pressure condition not worthwhile, researchers say
A test commonly used to confirm a condition linked to high blood pressure is often inaccurate, causing doctors to skip treatment that might improve patients’ heart health, a new study says.
Parental loss can impact biological and emotional mechanisms, fostering long-term growth and resilience
A new study explores how the loss of a parent in childhood impacts biological and emotional mechanisms. These changes pave the way for resilience and personal growth through the regulation of the body systems involved in attachment and exploration.