In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers assessed gender-related disparities in self-documented mental health disorders and support in England. Study: Gender-related self-reported mental health inequalities in primary care in England: a cross-sectional analysis using the GP Patient Survey. Image Credit: Chinnapong/Shutterstock.com Background Non-binary, gender-diverse, and transgender individuals encounter prejudice and healthcare […]
Edwards Lifesciences has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Evoque tricuspid valve replacement system, which becomes the first transcatheter therapy to be approved in the United States for the treatment of tricuspid regurgitation. The Evoque system is indicated for the improvement of health status in patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation despite optimal […]
White blood cells, or leukocytes, are the body’s first and second lines of defense against foreign organisms and particles. However, few drugs target these cells’ production and movement for clinically useful purposes. A new study published in the journal Immunity explores the signaling molecule landscape to identify potentially druggable targets for leukocyte migration into the […]
The first updated guidelines for specialized epilepsy centers in a decade reflect a shift toward addressing patients’ overall well-being, including recommendations for genetic testing and counseling, mental health screening, and greater attention to special-needs populations. The guidelines — the first from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) in a decade — describe the comprehensive […]
With a $300,000 grant, the Welch Foundation is supporting University of Texas at Arlington research into why some types of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacteria that causes the lung disease tuberculosis (TB), do not respond to treatments. Since its founding in 1954, the Houston-based Welch Foundation has contributed to the advancement of chemistry through research […]
TOPLINE: Higher scores on the dietary inflammatory index in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) were associated with an increased risk of experiencing greater pain over 10 years of follow-up. METHODOLOGY: The researchers recruited 944 adults aged 50-80 years from the community; the mean age at baseline was 62.9 years, 51% were female, the mean body […]
Heart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall, however, a tear without a stroke does not seem to raise heart attack risk, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024. The meeting will be held […]
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — For some people, acne carries a one-two punch. First, they experience acne that is significant enough to decrease their quality of life, followed by scarring that can last a lifetime. For those patients, dermatologists have several options: Subcision to lift the depression of the scar, laser treatment to lower the height of […]
A high quality diet at the age of 1 may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut. Plenty of fish and vegetables and minimal consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks at this age may be key to protection, the findings indicate. A linked editorial suggests […]
When pediatric patients with epilepsy shift to adult care, inherent challenges are complicated by a near-total lack of efforts to smooth the transition, according to a recent survey. Many respondents received little to no information regarding the process, and many adults were still receiving care from family physicians or pediatric neurologists. The study was published […]