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Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health today announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Dispensing abortion pills through the mail works as well as requiring patients to get them in person from a clinic or doctor's office, according to new research from UC San Francisco, which comes as the Supreme Court is considering whether to disallow the practice.

13 May 2024

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil, according to new research by UC San Francisco.

13 May 2024

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Even though mortality and hospitalization rates have improved, the quality of life for those living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be compromised with limiting symptoms such as exertional dyspnoea and decreased exercise capacity.

13 May 2024

Pioneering regulatory measures in China prove effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior

Pioneering measures to tackle sedentary behavior among children in China have proved effective, according to new research.

13 May 2024

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces loop diuretic dose

Semaglutide reduces the need for loop diuretic use and dose, and has positive effects on symptoms, physical limitations, and body weight in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) regardless of diuretic use, according to late breaking research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Measles vaccine more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by C-section

A study by the University of Cambridge, UK, and Fudan University, China, has found that a single dose of the measles jab is up to 2.6 times more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by C-section, compared to those born naturally.

13 May 2024

Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Many programs 'deeply entrenched in school culture' are harmful to children and can cause potentially lasting damage, psychologists have warned.

13 May 2024

Yogic practices enhance heart health and functional capacity in heart failure patients

Yoga focused on breathing, meditation, and relaxation is linked with symptom improvement in patients with heart failure, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Study spotlights differences based on race and gender in melanoma diagnosis, outcomes

Melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer that accounts for 75% of all skin-cancer-related deaths, is often detected later in people with darker skin complexions -; and the consequences can be devastating, a Mayo Clinic study reveals.

10 May 2024

Study sheds light on challenges faced by caregivers of children with genetic conditions

When it comes to improving the lives of children with genetic conditions, medical research often focuses solely on the children. But there is an equally important population in need of research that a faculty member at the University of Colorado Department of Medicine is highlighting -; the caregivers.

10 May 2024

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

Common conditions such as indigestion and heartburn as well as peptic ulcers, autoimmune gastritis and stomach and esophageal cancers have one thing in common – they involve disruptions of the normal activity of parietal cells (PCs) in the stomach, the only cells in the body that produce acid.

10 May 2024

New book on orthopedic and trauma nursing to be published in Chinese

A book on orthopedic and trauma nursing co-edited by Dr Mary Drozd, a senior teaching fellow in nursing at Aston University, is to be translated and published in Chinese.

10 May 2024

Study traces the origin and spread of HIV in Indonesia

The HIV variant dominant in Indonesia was introduced from Thailand over multiple events.

10 May 2024

WHO issues landmark guidelines for preventing catheter-associated infections

The World Health Organization publishes the first global guidelines to prevent the occurrence of bloodstream and other infections caused by use of catheters placed in minor blood vessels during medical procedures.

10 May 2024

Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won’t have another.

Heather Crivilare was a month from her due date when she was rushed to an operating room for an emergency cesarean section.

10 May 2024

Study examines how pregnancy shapes perception and identity

Study finds that first-time pregnancy is associated with increased body agency and visibility, alongside a decrease in the accuracy of learning new associations, indicating significant shifts in self-representation and cognitive processing during pregnancy.

9 May 2024

Innovative "smart" contact lens may revolutionize glaucoma detection and monitoring

Most people with early-stage glaucoma don't know they have it, even though early treatment is key to reducing vision loss.

9 May 2024

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Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Mail delivery of abortion pills is safe and convenient, study shows

Plant-based diets could reduce the chances of disease progression in men with prostate cancer

Aficamten shows promise in enhancing exercise capacity in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Pioneering regulatory measures in China prove effective in reducing children's sedentary behavior

Semaglutide improves heart failure symptoms and reduces loop diuretic dose

Measles vaccine more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by C-section

Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Yogic practices enhance heart health and functional capacity in heart failure patients

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Study spotlights differences based on race and gender in melanoma diagnosis, outcomes

Study sheds light on challenges faced by caregivers of children with genetic conditions

Researchers discover a 'training program' driving parietal cell development

New book on orthopedic and trauma nursing to be published in Chinese

Study traces the origin and spread of HIV in Indonesia

WHO issues landmark guidelines for preventing catheter-associated infections

Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won’t have another.

Study examines how pregnancy shapes perception and identity

Innovative "smart" contact lens may revolutionize glaucoma detection and monitoring

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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