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FridayMar 08, 2024 11:00 am

Rising Cases of Autism in UK Raise Concerns

Decades ago, researchers believed that autism disoder affected one in every 2,500 kids. Today, it is estimated that one in 36 kids have the disorder. Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that affects how an individual interacts with other people, behaves, communicates and learns. While this disorder can be diagnosed at any age, symptoms often appear in the first two years of life. Research has found that between 1998 and 2018, there has been a more than 780% increase in the number of autism cases in the United Kingdom. This significant increase is partly because of a deeper understanding…

WednesdayMar 06, 2024 10:30 am

Despite Slowing Growth, eCommerce Sales Reach Record Level in US

Latest figures from the Department of Commerce show that the slowest growth in e-commerce sales was recorded during the last quarter of 2023. This is in comparison to the previous quarter and 2022’s last quarter. In the third quarter of 2023, growth in ecommerce sales stood at 7.8% while that of 2022’s last quarter was 7.7%. On a positive note, Q4 sales in the United States hit $324.8 billion, according to an analysis conducted by Digital Commerce 360. This figure represented more than 7% growth when compared with figures from the last quarter of 2022. Data from the department shows…

MondayMar 04, 2024 11:00 am

Study Links Parkinson’s Onset in Rocky Mountain Area to Agricultural Pesticides

Preliminary research has found that herbicides and pesticides used in farming may be associated with Parkinson’s disease. For their research, the investigators reviewed records from more than 20 million individuals obtained from Medicare. The objective of the researchers was to calculate the rate of Parkinson’s disease for different regions in the country. They also examined possible links between the use of more than 60 pesticides and rates of Parkinson’s disease. The author of the study, Brittany Krzyzanowski, explained that the team of investigators utilized geographic techniques to study the disorder’s rates then compared their findings to regional levels of herbicide…

FridayMar 01, 2024 11:30 am

A Comparison Between ALS, Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are conditions that affect an individual’s nervous system and brain. Both conditions also cause tremors during the early stages, which can affect an individual’s movement. Despite their similarities, however, the conditions require different treatments to manage their symptoms. Below, we look at the similarities and differences between ALS and Parkinson’s disease. What is Parkinson’s disease? This condition destroys cells in the basal ganglia, which makes it hard for individuals to control their movements. Data from the Parkinson’s Foundation shows that about 90,000 individuals are diagnosed with this condition annually in America. This condition’s…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2024 9:45 am

Siteman Cancer Center Starts Offering Novel Cell-Based Immunotherapy Against Melanoma

Patients with melanoma may soon be able to access a new immunotherapy that was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cell-based treatment, which was developed by Iovance Therapeutics, will first be administered by physicians at the Siteman Cancer Center in Washington University before it can be commercialized under the name Amtagvi. The tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte immunotherapy has been designed for the treatment of metastatic melanoma, which is a skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The treatment, called lifileucel, has been designed specifically for patients suffering from this particular cancer whose tumor…

MondayFeb 26, 2024 9:30 am

Study Shows Troops That Sustain Serious Brain Injuries Have Higher Risk of Brain Cancer

Figures show that brain cancer occurs in less than 1% of the population in America. At least one-third of individuals diagnosed with primary brain cancer tumors survive for at least five years. Those with glioblastoma, a common type of brain cancer, have about a 14% chance of living an additional five years. This is dependent on the age of diagnosis, however. While what causes brain cancer is still unknown, scientists theorize that exposure to ionized radiation may be linked to this illness. Now, new research has found that veterans who experience head injuries have a heightened risk of developing brain…

FridayFeb 23, 2024 10:00 am

Challenges Faced in Upholding Medical Ethics in Safety-Net Healthcare Systems

Safety-net health systems are critical to providing adequate healthcare to underserved populations such as ethnic or racial minorities and uninsured and low-income individuals. A September 2023 Census Bureau report noted that 7.9% of the American population, or 26 million people, were uninsured in 2022. Several studies have also shown that racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to face challenges when trying to access medical care in North America. Black, Hispanic and Asian populations appear to have lower access to health insurance coverage in the United States, with Hispanic individuals reportedly facing more significant barriers to accessing health insurance. Safety-net…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2024 10:00 am

FDA Grants Florida Permission to Import More Affordable Medicines from Canada

The FDA recently approved a plan that permits the state of Florida to import some drugs from Canada at lower prices than the medications that can be acquired in America. It is a well-known fact that the cost of drugs in the United States is high, with numerous studies finding that in comparison to other developed countries, America spends significantly more on prescription medications. One analysis by the Government Accountability Office determined that the prices of most prescribed medications were almost three times higher in America than in Canada. Various factors help determine the exact amount every patient pays for…

FridayFeb 16, 2024 9:45 am

Study Links Microbiome Composition to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Israeli researchers have discovered a potential link between microbiome composition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that causes repetitive behaviors and decreased social communication in affected individuals. Scientists have spent the past few decades trying to learn about the underlying mechanisms that trigger the condition and its symptoms. Although research shows that cases of autism spectrum disorder are on the rise, scientists still don’t understand what causes the neurodevelopmental disorder. Some posit that rare gene mutations or changes coupled with small genetic variations in ASD patients may be responsible for causing the condition. Researchers from Bar-Ilan…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2024 10:00 am

Study Links Ramadan Fasting to Lower Risk of Chronic Disease Development

A recent study has revealed that Ramadan fasting may be associated with a lower risk of developing chronic diseases. Published in the “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” the study found that Ramadan fasting was linked with a significant reduction in the risk of breast, colorectal and lung cancers. Researchers collected data from 72 participants from the London Ramadan Study (LORANS), an observational cohort of 140 Muslims who follow the annual Ramadan fast. Ramadan typically involves avoiding all food and drink from before the day’s first light till the sun sets on a specific set of days every year. The researchers…