New research has found a more effective way to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in microgravity,* which causes the weightlessness astronauts experience in space. The study found that a type of automatic chest compression, carried out by a standard mechanical piston device, reached the depth needed to be effective, while the current CPR methods recommended for […]
A new study has identified markers that may predict whether a chlamydia infection is likely to ascend into the uterus and endometrium. The work could lead to new diagnostics that can predict a woman’s risk of severe infection. Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is a sexually transmitted bacterium that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility and […]
Using total-body PET imaging to get a better understanding of long COVID disease is the goal of a new project at the University of California, Davis, in collaboration with UC San Francisco. The project is funded by a grant of $3.2 million over four years from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part […]
Recent scientific study looked into the use of local anesthetic medications administered directly into the abdominal cavity to manage pain after abdominal surgery. While this method is commonly used, its effectiveness and safety have been unclear. The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of various studies to evaluate how well these medications work for […]
China: A large-scale retrospective cohort study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed that individuals with low body size in adulthood face a significantly higher risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The research, led by Jianqi Chen and colleagues from the State Key Laboratory of […]
Adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treated with adalimumab face a significantly higher risk of serious infections compared to those with psoriasis, according to a new cohort study published in JAMA Dermatology. Researchers analyzed U.S. insurance claims data of 10,349 adults initiating adalimumab between 2017–2020—1,650 with HS and 8,699 with psoriasis. They found […]
Omega fatty acids could protect against Alzheimer’s disease in women, new research has found. Analysis of lipids – fat molecules that perform many essential functions in the body – in the blood found there was a noticeable loss of unsaturated fats, such as those that contain omega fatty acids, in the blood of women with […]
A new study published in the journal of medRxiv revealed that individuals with higher levels of physical activity, as measured by wearable devices, experienced modest but statistically significant reductions in new-onset gout. The benefit was observed regardless of whether exercise was spread throughout the week or concentrated on weekends. As the findings are currently from a […]
Imbalanced autonomic function, characterized by reduced vagal activity and sympathetic dominance, is increasingly recognized in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The vagus nerve, a key component of the parasympathetic nervous system, plays a critical role in regulating upper GI motility, inflammation, and pain perception. Transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) offers a non-invasive method to modulate vagal […]
Breastfeeding within the first 4 to 6 months of life has been identified by researchers as being associated with a reduced risk of central precocious puberty (CPP) in children of both genders. CPP is the condition of early onset of puberty at an unnatural age, and it has been on the rise globally, triggering concerns […]