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An app developed by researchers at the University of Bristol assesses the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) Baby Sleep Planner app. Credit: University of Bristol  and improves the communication of safer sleep advice to families. Following positive appraisals from professionals and families, it could soon be rolled out more widely. The rate […]

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.  These trends, together with the declining prevalence of people who are underweight since 1990, make obesity the most common form of malnutrition across the majority of countries worldwide. The new […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Boston Scientific’s Agent Drug-Coated Balloon (DCB), the first coronary DCB for the treatment of coronary in-stent restenosis in patients with coronary artery disease, the company has announced in a news release.  In-stent restenosis makes up an estimated 10% of percutaneous coronary interventions in the United States.  […]

Mendelian randomization, a powerful tool in medical research, helps us understand whether certain factors truly cause disease. This technique uses genetic variations as “natural experiments” to reveal cause-and-effect relationships. However, choosing the proper genetic variations is crucial for accurate results. Think of a train network where the genetic variation is the starting point, the exposure […]

Imagine a world where Sherlock Holmes has the sharpest mind but no intriguing mysteries to solve. Or Iron Man without his tech-suit. They are simply incomplete without one another.  In the same way, lead generation is the lifeline of businesses. Without a consistent inflow of customers, even the best business idea will fail to flourish. […]

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 […]