Key protein that intensifies psoriasis identified
Psoriasis, a painful and uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide, flares up from the activity of disease- and infection-protecting immune cells.
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Study shows inherited gene elevates prostate cancer risk in affected families
A study of men with a family history of prostate cancer has discovered an inherited form of prostate cancer. The inherited mutated gene WNT9B, which functions normally in embryonic prostate development, increases the risk of adult prostate cancer, according to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center study published in JCO Precision Oncology.
HPV self-sampling kits make cervical cancer screening more convenient and comfortable
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling promises to make the process of screening for cervical cancer easier, more comfortable—and, for some, less traumatic—than a traditional Pap test, offering users more control over their reproductive health.
Q&A: Does bird flu affect my food?
Bird flu (avian influenza) has become an increased concern in the health community throughout the United States.
Healthy mouth, healthy baby: Experts emphasize oral health for expectant mothers
With the start of the new year, prioritizing women’s oral health should become a key resolution. Women’s oral health is about more than just a beautiful smile—it is a critical aspect of overall well-being that is often overlooked. From puberty to menopause and every stage in between, hormonal changes can significantly impact oral health, affecting everything from gum disease risk to overall systemic health.
Survey reveals multidisciplinary workshops enhance respectful communication among community pharmacists
Assertive self-expression, a communication style that involves expressing oneself frankly while respecting others, is considered beneficial for enhancing medical safety. Researchers at University of Tsukuba, through a questionnaire survey of community pharmacists, reveal that pharmacists who participated in more multidisciplinary training sessions were more likely to engage in assertive self-expression.
Behavioral insomnia therapy rated more effective than sleeping pills
Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended “first line” treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option.
Primary care physicians face significant gaps in caring for adopted adults with limited family medical history
Adopted individuals often have limited access to their family medical history, complicating their health care. A study published in The Annals of Family Medicine explored the approaches of primary care physicians when caring for adult adopted patients with limited family medical history.
Survival improved with lobectomy, segmentectomy in early non-small cell lung cancer
For patients with stage IA non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), lung resections, including lobectomy and segmentectomy, are associated with improved long-term survival compared with wedge resection, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.
Mortality lower with lung volume reduction surgery in emphysema, study finds
For patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.