Technological advances are making it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health, either with a smart device on their wrist or finger, or with a blood pressure monitor. But a new nationwide study commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that while many Americans use heart-monitoring devices, few share that […]
Recent the study assessed factors associated with disease recurrence after isotretinoin use acne treatment. Treatment of acne with isotretinoin Isotretinoin, commonly called Accutane, is the only approved treatment for severe acne. Although isotretinoin is extremely effective for most people with acne, some people experience flare-ups. As a result, patients prone to acne flare-ups are treated […]
In a recent study published in the journal researchers compared viral replication and immune response in human lung organoids (hLO) infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) viruses of the H5N1 subtype. In North America, HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses have been circulating in birds since 2021 and have also been detected in mammalian […]
In a recent study published in investigators developed and evaluated the accuracy, security, and usability of LLM-generated emergency medicine (EM) notes to reduce the burden of medical documentation without compromising patient safety. The key role of handovers in health care Switches are critical communication points in healthcare and a known source of medical errors. As […]
Severe menstrual cramps can affect a woman’s mood and mental well-being. But a new study reveals a surprising twist: depression can actually trigger severe period pain, and lack of sleep makes it worse. Dysmenorrhea, or severe period pain, affects approximately 15% of women and usually appears just before menstruation and disappears after a few days. […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]
Certain sequences in the genome turn genes on and off. Until now, it was believed that each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, had its own place in DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene and turn it on in different parts of the body. […]
Recent studies have shown that the presence of two common gynecological diseases, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, are associated with an increased risk of premature death. Endometriosis is a chronic reproductive disease that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing symptoms […]