Category: 5. Health

An international study has found that genetic variations in human carbohydrate-active enzymes may affect how people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) respond to a carbohydrate-reduced diet. The research, which is published in Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology, shows that IBS patients with… Continue Reading

The protein factories of our cells are much more diverse than we thought they were. Scientists from the Netherlands Cancer Institute have now shown that cancer cells can use these so-called ribosomes to boost their invisibility cloak, helping them hide from the immune system. The team publishes… Continue Reading

A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a new study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London; and the University of… Continue Reading

Expanded treatment options, increased naloxone distribution and targeted education campaigns likely led to a 37% reduction in overdose deaths from opioids combined with stimulant drugs other than cocaine, according to the results of a large federally funded study. The finding came from a planned… Continue Reading

U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new research has found. The findings mirror previous research analyzing the… Continue Reading

A pilot study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that advanced artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially lead to easier, faster and more efficient hospital quality reporting while retaining high accuracy, which could lead to enhanced health… Continue Reading

New research led by Florida State University College of Medicine faculty quantified the association between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from more than 600,000 people around the world — the largest study of its kind. The meta-analysis of 21 longitudinal studies showed that… Continue Reading

A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to research led by Radboud university medical center. Current scans often fail to detect these insulinomas, even though they cause symptoms due to low blood sugar levels. Once the tumor is found, surgery is possible. The… Continue Reading

According to people in the room, Judy Faulkner’s vision on stage at Epic’s 2022 User Group Meeting was epic, in the grandest sense of the word. The company, which had grown as a unified clinical and billing EHR system, was now laying out a roadmap in which it would be the digital front door… Continue…

Amazon One Medical, the provider of physician-staffed clinics and virtual care is partnering with … [+] the Cleveland Clinic and its specialized network of medical providers. vision, formerly known as Merritt Hawkins. In this picture is Amazon-owned One Medical’s Prestonwood Place in Dallas…. Continue Reading