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Most COVID-19 Treatments Free of Serious Side Effects
In an encouraging development, researchers at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine have discovered that most FDA-approved treatments for COVID-19 have few, if any, serious side effects. Over the past four years, various treatment options — ranging from antiviral drugs like Paxlovid to monoclonal antibodies such as Evusheld — have been authorized…
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Online Diabetes Management Programs Can Reduce Blood Sugar Levels: New Study
A new study by Texas A&M University School of Public Health has shown that accessible and cost-effective virtual self-management programs can significantly lower the blood sugar levels of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The research, published in Frontiers in Public Health, aimed to assess how different virtual diabetes self-management interventions impact hemoglobin A1c levels, a…
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UK’s First Water-Based Public Health Surveillance Center Launched at University of Bath
The University of Bath has unveiled the UK’s first early-warning public health surveillance system that leverages the detection of tiny traces of chemicals and biological markers found in water. The Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection (CWBE) aims to provide a comprehensive picture of community health while offering vital early alerts…
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Early Combination Therapy Reduces Cardiovascular Risks: New Study
In a significant breakthrough for cardiovascular health, Dr. Carl J. “Chip” Lavie, Jr., a medical director for cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology at Ochsner Health, has co-authored an influential new study advocating for the early adoption of combination lipid-lowering therapy. Published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, this research explores the comparative efficacy of using…
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Understanding the Disconnect Between Emergency Room Visits and Actual Medical Urgencies
Emergency departments in the United States handle over 140 million visits annually, costing nearly $80 billion. Each interaction is meticulously documented, capturing patients’ reasons for their visits and doctors’ subsequent diagnoses. However, the degree to which doctors and patients agree on the urgency of these visits is surprisingly low. A recent cross-sectional study conducted by…
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Major Health Organizations Rally to Counter Vaccine Misinformation Amid Public Distrust
In response to growing concerns over vaccine misinformation, declining public trust in science and recent outbreaks of preventable diseases, a coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations has joined forces to affirm the critical role of vaccinations in maintaining public health. Led by the American Association of Immunologists (AAI) and the American College of Physicians…
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Breakthrough in Diabetes Tech Proves Effective for Older Adults
New research from Washington State University and five other institutions demonstrates that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are both safe and effective for older adults with type 1 diabetes. This counters the common belief that older adults might struggle with advanced medical technology. In an AID system, a sensor attached to the arm or belly…
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Massive Psychotherapy Trial Signals Transformation in Mental Health Care During Pregnancy and After Birth
In a world where approximately 20% of pregnant and postpartum individuals struggle with depression and anxiety, yet fewer than 10% receive appropriate treatment, the results of a new study offer a ray of hope. The Scaling Up Maternal Mental Health care by Increasing access to Treatment (SUMMIT) Trial, one of the largest psychotherapy trials ever…
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Wealthier Patients Are More Likely to Use Telehealth for Mental Health Care
A disparity in mental health care access has come to light in a recent study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus, found that patients with depression from high-wealth neighborhoods in Maryland were significantly more likely to utilize telehealth services compared to…
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New Study Reveals Ethnic Disparities in Early Dementia Diagnosis
A recent study led by Queen Mary University of London has uncovered significant variations in how individuals from different ethnic backgrounds report symptoms before receiving a dementia diagnosis. The findings, set to be published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia on Feb. 26, suggest that these differences could contribute to delays in diagnosis and treatment,…
