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FridayOct 11, 2024 10:00 am

Siblings of Autistic Kids Have Sevenfold Higher Risk of Autism

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that affects how an individual communicates and interacts with others as well as the individual behaves and learns. Now, a new study has determined that siblings of children with autism have a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with the developmental disorder. The research was carried out by researchers from the Baby Siblings Research Consortium and the UC Davis MIND Institute. The researchers’ objective was to determine the likelihood that a child born after an autistic child in one family would have the disorder. Huge increases in autism diagnoses, as observed in…

WednesdayOct 09, 2024 10:00 am

Eight New e-Commerce Tools Businesses Can Leverage

Businesses seeking to grow their sales may benefit from e-commerce tools that reduce their workloads while making it easier for their products to reach consumers. We discuss new e-commerce tools that businesses can leverage, below. Supply chain by Amazon Amazon recently rolled out its supply chain service, which allows Amazon to automate and manage product movement for sellers. To access this service, sellers only have to provide pick-up locations and product details, leaving Amazon to handle things such as the consolidation of inventory, carrier pickup and optimization based on costs, inventory and demand. Cross-border ecommerce platform DHL Global Forwarding recently…

MondayOct 07, 2024 10:00 am

At Least 14 Million Americans Affected by Data Breaches in Healthcare

A brief generated by a cybersecurity company has revealed that nearly 14 million patients in the United States have been affected by breaches in healthcare data thus far this year. The report also found that 91% of the breaches involved ransomware, which calls attention to the targeting of the country’s healthcare sector. SonicWall based the report it generated on data from Capture Labs, which utilizes machine learning to gather and retain data on threats and attack vectors in real time. The researchers’ analysis highlighted an increasing prominence of ransomware actors that specialized in targeting healthcare, such as ALPHV/BlackCat and LockBit.…

FridayOct 04, 2024 10:00 am

Jimmy Carter Survival Thanks to Novel Cancer Immunotherapy Treatment

In August 2015, former president Jimmy Carter revealed at a conference held at the Carter Center that cancer had spread to his brain. Carter, then aged 91, discussed how his initial diagnosis of melanoma had led to the disease’s spread. If he had been diagnosed with the illness just a few years prior, he would have had about six months to live. Instead, the former president celebrated his 100th birthday on Oct. 1, 2024. While luck did play a role, experts believe Carter is alive today because of immunotherapy treatments. At the time, immunotherapy was a new treatment following the…

WednesdayOct 02, 2024 10:00 am

Disruptions in Purine Metabolism Cited in Parkinson’s Development

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that affects an individual’s brain, causing issues with their movement, sleep and mental health. Common symptoms include tremors, slowed movements and issues with balance. For years, researchers have observed reduced uric acid levels in Parkinson’s disease patients. Uric acid is created when the human body breaks down purines, which are produced in the body. In the past, scientists posited that uric acid, which possesses antioxidant properties, played a role in decreasing oxidative stress in the brain. Now, new research has unveiled new insights into how patients with Parkinson’s disease suffer metabolic disruptions. Scientists began…

MondaySep 30, 2024 10:00 am

HRW Urges Governments to Fix Factors Fueling Healthcare Access Racial Inequalities

Earlier this week, Human Rights Watch called for governments to tackle racial inequalities and discrimination in healthcare. The international nongovernmental organization (NGO) discussed how prejudice and racism had impacted health rights globally. It also referred to General Recommendation No. 37 of the UN CERD, which discusses the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination regarding the right to health. While the NGO’s recommendation is nonbinding, it touches on different initiatives governments can employ to address discrimination and racial inequalities in healthcare. These initiatives include the promotion of healthy working conditions, addressing environmental issues, and making sure individuals have access to…

FridaySep 27, 2024 10:00 am

Addressing Vision Problems Could Lower Risk of Dementia, Study Finds

New research suggests that addressing any issues with your vision may reduce your risk of future brain issues. The research was led by Jason Smith, an epidemiologist at the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins. For their research, the investigators analyzed data from more than 2,700 patients in the United States. They discovered that roughly 19% of cases of dementia could be linked to a vision issue. This included loss in near visual acuity and loss of sensitivity in detecting contrast. They also found that the link between dementia and vision was almost nine times higher when contrast…

WednesdaySep 25, 2024 10:00 am

Whooping Cough Prevalence Rises in US as Missed Shots During Pandemic Come Home to Roost

New figures released by the CDC show that whooping cough cases have increased significantly in the United States since 2023. The rise in cases has been attributed to a reduction in rates of vaccination, which started during the pandemic. Whooping cough, also referred to as pertussis, is an infection that affects the respiratory tract. This illness is especially dangerous for infants and is highly contagious. An infectious diseases expert, Dr. William Schaffner, explains that these debilitating cough seizures are normally caused by irritation in the mucus membranes, which makes it hard for an individual to breathe. Babies may not cough,…

MondaySep 23, 2024 10:00 am

Study Links Iron Deficiency to Disturbed Sleep Among Autism, ADHD Patients

Sleep disorders are often caused by hypermotor restlessness, restless leg syndrome, hyperarousability, periodic limb movements in sleep and restless sleep disorder. Now, a new study has considered the role iron levels play in causing these disorders. Iron is usually found in microglia, oligodendrocytes, astrocytes and neurons. This element is needed to help synthesize neurotransmitters that regulate the wake/sleep cycle. The study used data gathered from structured intake forms and clinical evaluations conducted at the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry division of the Sleep/Wake-Behavior clinic in BC Children’s Hospital. Data on parental history of iron deficiency, recent iron status and covariate factors…

FridaySep 20, 2024 10:00 am

Women Reach Settlement After Yale Nurse Switched Painkillers with Saline Solution

Last week, a group of women who experienced severe pain at a fertility clinic at Yale University after they received saline instead of a painkiller had their suits against the Ivy League school settled. This settlement comes after seven women sued the institution in 2021. Soon after, more patients filed lawsuits, which brought the number of plaintiffs to more than 150. Most of them claimed that because of their experience at the clinic, they suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of the plaintiffs, Soryorelis Henry, stated that the experience, which should have been joyous and hopeful, became traumatic. Collectively,…