TOPLINE: The risk of developing gynecologic cancer is lower in women with hyperthyroidism than in those without it, found a large study. METHODOLOGY: Thyroid disease and altered thyroid hormone expression can affect ovulation, endometrial physiology, and estrogen levels, but studies of the association with gynecologic cancer risk have conflicting results. This population-based cohort study used […]
A new study from experts at the University of Exeter has found that a widely used test for prostate cancer may leave black men at increased risk of overdiagnosis. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing is routinely used as the first step in the UK to investigate men with urinary symptoms such as blood in urine or […]
Classic copywriting books are needed now more than ever. With the explosion of marketing technology, AI-generated content, and companies worldwide competing for the same customers, timeless principles are priceless. Because although AI can generate content, understanding human emotions and psychology, as taught in these books, is essential for creating an engaging and persuasive copywriting piece. […]
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The monoclonal antibody vedolizumab (Entyvio, Takeda) showed significantly greater treatment persistence than tofacitinib (Xeljanz, Pfizer), a small-molecule Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, in bio-naive patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), according to a retrospective study. Steroid-free clinical remission was also higher in patients on vedolizumab at week 12, although rates of biochemical and fecal […]
Interventions such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), could be an effective treatment option for menopause-related mood symptoms, memory and concentration problems, finds a new study by UCL researchers. The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, is the most up-to-date study of its kind, providing a meta-analysis of 30 studies involving 3,501 […]
In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored how loneliness mediates the link between excessive smartphone use or addiction and self-reported well-being among students at Chinese universities. Their results, indicating that smartphone addiction negatively impacts well-being directly and indirectly by increasing loneliness, have implications for smartphone-related policies that target students’ well-being by focusing […]
In an era where consumers are bombarded with endless choices and digital noise, standing out as a brand is more challenging than ever. Enter experience marketing – a strategy that transcends traditional advertising by focusing on creating immersive, memorable interactions. This innovative approach leverages the elements of surprise, delight, and reciprocity to forge strong emotional […]
TOPLINE: The accuracy of information on TikTok videos about infantile hemangiomas (IHs) varies widely, researchers found. METHODOLOGY: New parents may turn to TikTok for information about IHs, but little is known about the quality of videos on the social media platform related to the topic. Using the search term “hemangioma,” researchers reviewed the top 50 […]
Scientists have long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns’ T cells – white blood cells that protect from disease – outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections. These results help clarify why adults and infants respond differently […]
Calling the matter “a danger the public should not be forced to shoulder,” a federal judge has rejected a plea to temporarily restore the scores of 832 medical graduates from Nepal who are suspected of cheating on the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). In a February 23 order, Judge Christopher R. Cooper, of the […]