Oxford University team say thousands of lives could be saved by technology that finds hidden data in CT scans

Socially connected older adults in England experienced a sharper decline in quality of life and increased loneliness during the pandemic compared to their isolated peers.

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Anomalous origin of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) from the right sinus of Valsalva (RSV) is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause myocardial ischemia, ventricular arrhythmia, and sudden cardiac death. We report the case of a 74-year-old male with a history of hyperlipidemia and hypertension who presented with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). On coronary angiogram, the patient was found to…

Introduction In Pakistan, HIV training programs, especially for health professionals working in HIV treatment centers, are limited. Consequently, there is little data about HIV awareness among physicians and allied health workers and how it may affect their care for people living with HIV (PLWH). Recently, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (GFATM) grant Principal Recipient UNDP engaged an…

Consuming chili peppers more frequently may be associated with a greater risk of obesity, new research suggests.

The scientist — ignored in previous award ceremonies — has won the Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research, for her role in the revolution of medications being used to treat obesity and diabetes

The demographic most at risk seems to be White women who are healthy, active and of high socioeconomic status.

Norovirus, discovered in 1972, causes millions of gastroenteritis cases yearly. Learn prevention methods, symptoms, and updates on vaccine development.

Health officials have warned of an ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Long Beach, California.

A crucial shift is underway—from viewing obesity solely as a personal failing to recognize it as a nuanced medical condition deserving of comprehensive treatment strategies.

However, overall cancer risk was not higher after fertility treatments vs natural conception

A new study has found that pancreatic cancer cells are different based on their location in the pancreas, providing new information about tumors that could lead to better targeted treatments.

Introduction Chronic metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus (DM) are becoming a global health concern. According to recent studies, the pathophysiology of DM may involve factors other than traditional glycemic control, such as electrolyte balance and thiamin status. Therefore, this study evaluated the relationship between sodium and potassium and serum thiamin levels in patients with type 1 and type 2…

The prolonged use of hemodialysis catheters is associated with several complications with infection being the most common. The increased susceptibility to infections in patients on hemodialysis can be attributed to decreased immunity, though age, other comorbidities, and properties of the catheter act as modifiers. Hematogenous spread of the infection can lead to sepsis and seeding into other organs. In this…

A randomized study published in 2022 showed the vaccine's efficacy in preventing urinary tract infections over 9 months.

Analyzing the relationship between fracture and poor prognosis in hemodialysis patients. Read more

The unusual sleeping disorder can be extremely challenging for sufferers, with people having no memory of what they did while asleep.

Background In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Plasmodium falciparum causes most of the malaria cases. Despite its crucial roles in disease severity and drug resistance, comprehensive data on Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection (MOI) are sparse in SSA. This study summarizes available information on genetic diversity and MOI, focusing on key markers (msp-1, msp-2, glurp, and…

Researchers have been working to better understand the potential sources of cross contamination in ready-to-eat food production facilities.