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White Blood Cell Count as Predictor of Severe COVID-19
The fight against COVID-19 continues to evolve, and a new study offers a beacon of hope for identifying those most at risk of severe symptoms. Published in the journal Menopause, the research suggests that a simple, widely available clinical marker — leukocyte (white blood cell) count — could predict the severity of COVID-19 symptoms. The…
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New Study Links Changing Cholesterol Levels Over Time to Dementia Risk
Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate over time are at higher risk of developing dementia than those with stable cholesterol, according to a study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The research does not establish causation but highlights a significant association that could transform how we detect and manage…
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New One-Minute Video Game Diagnoses Autism With 80% Success Rate
A new one-minute video game stands to revolutionize the diagnosis of autism in children, proving both accurate and efficient. Developed by researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Nottingham Trent University, the tool — known as the Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation (CAMI) — utilizes motion-tracking technology to assess motor imitation skills. In a recent…
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Micronutrient Deficiency Common in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, New Study Finds
A recent systematic review published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health reveals that micronutrient deficiency is alarmingly common among individuals with type 2 diabetes. The study found that 45% of these patients lack essential vitamins and minerals crucial for maintaining overall health — a phenomenon researchers are calling “hidden hunger.” Women with type…
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Females Face Higher Long COVID Risk: New Study
Females are at a 31% higher risk of developing long COVID than males, especially those between the ages of 40 and 55, according to a new study led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). This pioneering research, published in JAMA Network Open, is part of the…
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New Study Shows How Weight Loss Surgery Disparities Have Changed Over 20 Years
A new study by Mass General Brigham has uncovered striking trends in the realm of weight loss surgery, revealing persistent racial disparities and an alarming rise in sex disparities over the past two decades. The research, which analyzed the medical records of over 120,000 patients, indicates a pressing need for interventions to ensure that all…
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New Study Reveals Gender Bias in Heart Disease Diagnosis
Women may be missing diagnoses of a potentially lethal heart condition due to existing medical guidelines that fail to consider natural differences in sex and body size, according to new research led by University College London (UCL). This study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, offers a new personalized approach that…
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New AI Tool Tackles Global Antimicrobial Resistance
An AI breakthrough is set to revolutionize the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). An international team of researchers — co-led by Yong-Guan Zhu, a professor of environmental biology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and David Graham, a research professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University — has developed a cutting-edge…
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Immunocompromised Show Lower Antibody Response to RSV Vaccines, Study Reveals
People over 60 with weakened immune systems produce fewer protective antibodies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) following vaccination, according to a new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. The findings shine a light on the potential need for tailored vaccination strategies for immunocompromised individuals, such as organ transplant recipients and those with immune system disorders.…
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Hospital Mergers and Acquisitions Fail to Improve Health Care, Study Finds
Hospital mergers and acquisitions in the United States seldom lead to reduced health care costs or improved quality of care, a newly published study has revealed. The systematic review, appearing in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), analyzed hundreds of studies and found that these transactions largely fail to deliver the promised…
