The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued patent number 12,404,553 B2 for Laguna Diagnostics’ breakthrough rapid blood tests that accurately diagnose and differentiate schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.1 The patented method…
Category: 6. Health
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Revolutionizing gait analysis with wearable sensors and 3D depth cameras
A study from the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Sensing Institute (I-SENSE) at Florida Atlantic University reveals that foot-mounted wearable sensors and a 3D depth camera can accurately measure how people walk…
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How HRV Biofeedback Eases Mental Stress in Coronary Artery Disease
Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback training improved myocardial blood flow (MBF) in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open.1
HRV biofeedback, a stress-reduction intervention, can…
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Researchers develop drug molecule to curb cancer growth-Xinhua
JERUSALEM, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel have developed a new type of drug molecule that could help stop certain cancer cells from growing, the university said in a statement on Thursday.
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Comorbid Anxiety Lowers Accelerated Theta Burst Response in Depression
Comorbid anxiety symptoms may diminish the
antidepressant efficacy of accelerated theta burst stimulation in older adults, a new study found.1“The negative effects of comorbid anxiety may, in part, be explained by greater baseline depression…
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Shorter Hospital Stay, Fewer Complications With ERAS Protocol After Gastric, CRC Surgery
Use of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol improved certain post-surgical outcomes in patients who had undergone elective gastric or colorectal cancer surgery, according to recently published data.
Özlem Kıvanç, MSc, RN, of…
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Study finds people with cardiovascular disease have increased risk of getting shingles
A recent study shows adults with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of developing shingles. (Getty Images)
Results of a recent study show adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) have an increased risk of contracting shingles.
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Safe Contraceptive Options for Perimenopausal Women in 2025
Despite declining fertility in their midlife, many
women remain at risk for unintended pregnancy during perimenopause—a stage whencardiovascular risk , metabolic disease, and pregnancy-related complications rise sharply. Yet, contraceptive…Continue Reading
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CHEST 2025: Advancing Respiratory Virus Vaccines and Improving Uptake Among High-Risk Populations
Although employed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Crothers is not representing the VA, and the views expressed are her own.
Pharmacy Times: What are the most significant recent advancements in vaccines for respiratory viruses like…
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Researchers link gum disease to increased risk of stroke, brain damage
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.
Two new studies published Wednesday in Neurology Open Access linked gum disease and cavities to a…
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