The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) today announce a new collaboration to elevate the field of interventional cardiology through shared education…
Category: 6. Health
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Fragmented sleep worsens recovery outcomes after traumatic brain injury
A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that fragmented sleep in injured mice is linked to a loss of rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and increased…
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People who received emergency or hospital care for hallucinogens six times more likely to be diagnosed with mania
People who have received emergency or hospital care in Canada due to hallucinogen use have a six-fold increased risk of receiving care for mania in the next three years, according to a study published December 2nd in the open-access…
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Understanding dental drill acoustics to help reduce patient anxiety
Dental anxiety, also known as odontophobia, prevents people from getting their regular cleanings and keeping up with necessary dental hygiene.
One aspect of the anxiety comes from the sound of the dental drill, which makes a…
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The future of cancer detection could be just a blood test away, say scientists
The prospect of diagnosing cancer through painless methods—such as a simple AI-assisted blood or urine test that detects tiny particles known as exosomes—is becoming increasingly realistic. Scientists predict that this approach…
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Protein tied to ALS and dementia plays a role in regulating DNA mismatch repair
New Houston Methodist research has revealed that a protein associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also plays a role in regulating DNA mismatch repair, a…
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Study finds sharp rise in long-term antidepressant use among young Australians
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 10-24, where rates have more than doubled.
The finding is from a new study undertaken by…
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Reports reveal global HIV response at ‘critical turning point’
On World AIDS Day, Frontline AIDS released the first country reports from its landmark Transition Initiative, revealing the most detailed evidence yet of how unprecedented cuts to international HIV funding are playing out across Africa. The…
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Suicidal Thoughts Prompt New Warnings From Health Authorities For GLP-1 Drugs : ScienceAlert
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss and have become household names.
But alongside headlines of…
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Workplaces close HIV testing gaps in men and drive health and wellness
A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report launched on 1 December shows that workplaces are proving vital in closing HIV testing gaps among men, while advancing inclusive health and wellness for all workers through its Voluntary…
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