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ThursdaySep 08, 2022 12:10 pm

Researchers Find Link Between Steroidal Allergy Treatments, Decreased Brain Function

Pharmaceutical medications may have allowed us to beat innumerable diseases and significantly increase our lifetimes, but they are not without risk. One chief complaint about most pharmaceuticals is that while they are often effective at mitigating the diseases they are deployed against, they often cause unwanted side effects. These side effects can range from drowsiness, dry mouth, and skin rashes to severe, life-threatening side effects. According to a previous study by the Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an estimated 4.5 million patients visit emergency rooms or doctors’ offices each year due to adverse drug effects. Building on the…

WednesdaySep 07, 2022 9:44 am

Accessibility Issues Prevent Individuals in Rural Areas from Undergoing Lifesaving Tumor Treatment

Tumors remain one of the deadliest diseases in the world, accounting for around one in six deaths globally in 2020. While scientists may not have found a cure for life-threatening tumors despite decades of research, there are a variety of treatments that can reduce and even eliminate tumors. However, people who live in rural areas have limited access to cancer treatments that could save their lives, highlighting a startling inequality in access to lifesaving cancer treatments. For starters, some cancer patients have had their tumors completely eradicated after undergoing Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T-cell) therapy. However, patients who reside…

TuesdaySep 06, 2022 11:22 am

Research Indicates Better Sleep Efficiency Benefits Fibromyalgia Sufferers

New research has found that improved sleep efficiency in patients who suffer from fibromyalgia and insomnia may improve their pain-related disorder. Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by extensive musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, which is often accompanied by fatigue, mood and memory as well as sleep issues. The disorder is often caused by stressful events, which may include emotional, psychological or physical stress. Injuries or viral infections may also cause this pain disorder. On the other hand, insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard for individuals to fall asleep or stay asleep. This common disorder may also cause individuals…

FridaySep 02, 2022 10:09 am

Study Highlights Need for Postnatal Depression Screening

Researchers at the University of Queensland have highlighted the need to screen for perinatal depression for women during the pregnancy period, after learning that women suffering from persistent depression have a heightened risk of developing the condition. Perinatal depression includes symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety that women sometimes experience from conception to a year following infant birth. The study’s objective was to assess the prevalence, timing of onset and duration of depression symptoms in the perinatal period in women with depression. The study involved more than 7,000 participants who were divided into two subgroups: women who had previously been…

ThursdaySep 01, 2022 10:58 am

Research Suggests Some 50% of Cancers Result from Preventable Factors

Cancer is said to be the second-leading cause of death globally, following heart disease. Among the different types of cancer, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death, followed by colorectal and liver cancers. A new study suggests that roughly 44% of the deaths caused by cancer can be attributed to risk factors that are preventable. These factors include drinking too much alcohol, smoking and having a high BMI. The researchers were focused on analyzing the relationship between cancer and various risk factors, using data obtained from the Global Burden of Disease project by the Institute for Health Metrics…

TuesdayAug 30, 2022 11:44 am

Study Finds Children Have Better Outcomes with Kidney Transplants from Living Donors

A new study has found that pediatric patients who undergo kidney transplants may have better outcomes if the donated kidney comes from a biologically unrelated and living donor in comparison to a deceased donor. For their research, the scientists reviewed data obtained from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network database during the period between January 2001 and September 2021. The investigators examined more than 12,000 children who had received kidney transplants during the study period. Of the total number of children, 61% received kidneys from deceased donors, 36% received kidneys from living related donors and less than 3% received kidneys…

MondayAug 29, 2022 11:48 am

Study Looks into Why Deadly Brain Tumors Continue to Grow After Treatment

Gliomas are rare and fatal brain tumors that form when glial cells in the body grow uncontrollably. Glial cells usually support nerves in the body by helping an individual’s central nervous system function. These deadly tumors typically grow in the brain but may, in some cases, also grow in the spinal cord. New research has discovered that gliomas adapt to their surrounding brain environment in response to cancer treatment, developing interactions with nearby immune cells and neurons that prevent tumor cells from being identified easily by the body’s immune system. The study was conducted by an international team of experts,…

ThursdayAug 25, 2022 11:34 am

Israeli Study identifies Bacterial Footprint in PTSD Sufferers

A new study has found that saliva samples can be used to accurately and rapidly diagnose individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a mental health condition that is triggered by an individual witnessing or experiencing a terrifying event. The study was carried out by scientists from the Tel Aviv University and the University of Haifa in Israel. For their research, the scientists obtained samples of saliva from some 200 Israeli soldiers and studied their medical, social and psychological conditions. The research, which was led by Professor Illana Gozes of the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, found that…

WednesdayAug 24, 2022 11:40 am

Study Finds Patients with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Have Higher Risk of Developing Mental Illnesses

New research has found that Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients have a higher likelihood of suffering from substance-abuse and mental health disorders, in comparison to the general population. Hodgkin’s lymphoma works by attacking an individual’s immune system. The highly curable cancer is said to be prevalent in those aged between 15 and 39. This cancer type affects young individuals going through major transitions and events in their lives, such as starting their careers and attending college. Data from the National Cancer Institute shows that in the last five decades, death from Hodgkin’s lymphoma has dramatically reduced in comparison to any other cancer.…

TuesdayAug 23, 2022 11:35 am

Study Finds That Early Exposure to Antibiotics May Trigger Asthma, Permanent Allergies

A new study from Rutgers University has revealed that antibiotics can be a double-edged sword when used in early childhood. The study found that even though early exposure to antibiotics can be effective against bacterial infections in early childhood, they also kill off “good” bacteria in the digestive tract. Furthermore, the study found that early childhood exposure to antibiotics can also cause allergies and asthma later in life. The study, which published its findings in the “Mucosal Immunology” journal, adds to the growing body of research that indicates antibiotic exposure during the early childhood years is associated with the late…