NPR Health
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A new CDC report shows at least 16,000 lives were saved over a 12-month period. Experts say the U.S. is experiencing the biggest drop in fatal overdoses seen since the opioid crisis began in the 90s.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third. The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management -- such as landfills and waste collection services; and implement a small fee on plastic packag
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NPR Health
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Groups that connect elders and teens — both in real life and online — have a new sense of urgency in the loneliness epidemic.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The proportion of babies born with a congenital heart abnormality increased by 16 per cent after the first year of the pandemic, according to research at City St George's, University of London and published today in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
NPR Health
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Groups trying to reduce overdose deaths and the spread of infectious diseases are using vending machines to get clean needles, pipes, wound care kits, Narcan and other safety supplies to drug users.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
U.S. drug overdose deaths are on pace to fall to the lowest levels since 2020, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a hopeful milestone amid efforts to stem the epidemic. Provisional data had showed a slight decline for 2023 , but the numbers released Wednesday showed that decline has continued.
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The Health Care Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By TAMARA MANNS I walked into the emergency department already knowing the outcome. In these same rooms I had told women having the same symptoms as me, “I am so sorry, there is nothing we can do for a miscarriage”. I handed them the same box of single ply tissues I was now sobbing into, as I handed them a pen to sign their discharge paperwork. Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to addre
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Capturing carbon dioxide from the hot industrial exhaust of cement and steel plants requires cooling the exhaust from around 200 C to 60 C so that liquid amines can react with the CO2. Chemists have now created a new type of metal-organic framework that captures CO2 at high temperatures, avoiding the need to expend energy and water to cool the exhaust.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Air pollution is a key environmental risk factor for autism, influencing neurodevelopment through neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and epigenetic changes.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar says including Ayurveda Biology on the NET list will promote interdisciplinary research.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Cannabis use causes cellular damage that increases the risk of highly cancerous tumors, according to a new paper published in the scientific journal Addiction Biology.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Researchers have found that under certain conditions, a laser beam can act like an opaque object and cast a shadow, opening new possibilities for technologies that could use a laser beam to control another laser beam.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Concerns raised over patient safety with medicines delivered through food delivery platform in Bengaluru, sparking debate among pharmacists and doctors.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Researchers have created a headphone prototype that allows listeners to hear people speaking within a bubble with a programmable radius of 3 to 6 feet. Voices and sounds outside the bubble are quieted an average of 49 decibels, even if they're louder than those in the bubble.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Chennai doctor stabbed: Government doctors staged demonstrations across Tamil Nadu condemning the assault on a senior medical oncologist at KCSSH and demanded safety and security measures for doctors and hospital premises.
AIDSVu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The post AIDSVu Releases 2022 HIV Data for 58 U.S. Cities, Highlighting the HIV Epidemic in America’s Most Populous Cities appeared first on AIDSVu.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Advocate Prashant Bhushan said it will be easy for the doctors to have a printed proforma about the possible side effects of the drugs being prescribed
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Innovative urinary miRNA profiling shows potential for early pancreatic cancer detection, with high accuracy and sensitivity, transforming screening practices.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The foods we consume not only fuel our bodies, but also play a pivotal role in shaping immune responses, modulating inflammation, and influencing susceptibility to infections and diseases
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
AI-human collaboration in a "Virtual Lab" successfully designs and experimentally validates nanobodies with enhanced binding to SARS-CoV-2 variants, offering a novel approach to interdisciplinary research.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great t**s has pinpointed a single factor --immigration -- that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors. The study is the first to provide experimental support of a long-held assumption that immigrants should strategically use social learning.
The Hindu
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The agency said benefits of Leqembi in slowing down progression of disease symptoms are greater than its risks in patients with one or no copy of the gene variant, which was assessed during the re-examination
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of psychedelic drugs work through different neural circuits, according to research using a mouse model.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Researchers used base and prime editing to uncover new EGFR gene mutations that affect cancer progression and drug resistance, paving the way for personalized treatment strategies.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
How do animal behavior researchers feel about the feelings of animals? A new survey helps to answer that question.
The Hill
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus. Cases of the disease increased by 20 percent across the globe between 2022 and 2023, rising from 8,645,000 to 10,341,000, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of countries that experienced “large or disruptive” outbreaks during that time grew from 36 to 57, the report also notes.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Maternal RSV vaccination enhances antibody transfer to newborns, with optimal transfer efficiency observed when given at least five weeks before delivery.
US Department of Agriculture
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
For first-time hosts, or even experienced cooks, the Thanksgiving turkey can be a nerve-wracking dish to prepare once a year. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has some tips to reduce any anxiety over cooking your turkey this year.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a microscope.
RAND
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Europe must act swiftly to support Ukraine's defense amid potential U.S. aid cuts. By investing 0.5-1 percent of GDP, Europe can bolster Ukraine with air defense, artillery, drones, and essential military gear. Urgent action is needed to uphold European security and values.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Worldwide, there were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023, a 20% increase from 2022, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Inadequate immunization coverage globally is driving the surge in cases.
Science Daily: Pharmacology News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
A new study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
News Medical Health Sciences
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross today released the "2024 Guidelines for First Aid," which provide critical updates that equip first aid responders with the latest evidence-based practices to effectively respond to mild, moderate and life-threatening emergencies.
UNC Epidemiology Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
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