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Three-year study of tirzepatide shows that most patients only regain 5% or less from their lowest weight

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows that around two-thirds of participants of the SURMOUNT-1 trial had only regained 5% or less of their so-called nadir (or lowest weight) three years after beginning treatment with tirzepatide.

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient, but she set record

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Doctors have had to remove the pig kidney implanted in an American woman after her body rejected it, but her four months living with the animal’s organ set a record, the hospital that performed the operation said Friday.

Biologic therapy significantly improves pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A clinical trial co-led by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has found that blocking inflammation with the drug certolizumab significantly reduces the risk of serious adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

Social isolation linked to poor diet in older women

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

A new UBC study finds that persistently isolated older Canadian women are more likely to fall short of recommended fruit and vegetable intake, leading to poorer overall diet quality.

Research reveals gender gap in trauma whole blood transfusions

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Traumatically injured women are considerably less likely to receive whole blood transfusions within the first four hours of injury compared to men, despite whole blood being associated with reduced mortality in both women and men, according to new research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists.

AI-generated ‘synthetic scarred hearts’ aid atrial fibrillation treatment

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. The study, published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, could lead to more personalized care for patients affected by this common heart rhythm disorder.

Medical complexity seen in 12% of military-connected children

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

The cumulative incidence of children with medical complexity (CMC)-defining diagnoses in military-connected children is 12.0% by age 60 months, according to a study published online April 8 in Pediatrics.

Low-dose opioids could help promote social behaviors for people with autism spectrum disorder

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

The same chemicals and receptors that control the sensation of pain in the opioid system also play a role in regulating social behavior. The body produces natural opioid substances which are drawn to receptors throughout the nervous system, sending signals through neurons that induce pain relief, pleasure, and more.

Exploring the unique needs and experiences of autistic mothers

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

An article by researchers at the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló published in the journal Autism in adulthood has collected some of the needs detected in autistic women regarding motherhood. Among them, the shortage of professionals with updated knowledge to identify autism and provide a better individualized attention or the convenience of a family and social support network that favors the transition to the experience of being mothers.

CDC urges extra measles shot for some US travelers amid outbreak

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the United States, CBS News reported.

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Three-year study of tirzepatide shows that most patients only regain 5% or less from their lowest weight

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Exploring the unique needs and experiences of autistic mothers

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