Study Identifies 15 Factors Linked to Higher Risk of Young-Onset Dementia
A new study published in December 2023 in JAMA Neurology has shed light on the risks of young-onset dementia, identifying 15 factors linked to a higher risk. The study, conducted by a research team in the Netherlands and the United…
Flu-related Deaths on the Rise in North Carolina
Flu-related deaths in North Carolina have continued to rise, with an additional 30 reported on Wednesday. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) weekly totals are subject to revision, including factoring in cases and deaths that occurred weeks or…
Sex Differences in Chronic Pain Development in Mice
New research has revealed potential differences in the way chronic pain develops and resolves in male and female mice, offering insights into future targeted treatments for humans. The study, conducted by a research team at the University of Alberta, focused…
Research Reveals Persistent Complement Dysregulation and Thromboinflammation in Long Covid
Recent research has shed light on the persistent complement dysregulation and signs of thromboinflammation in active Long Covid. The study, conducted by Carlo Cervia-Hasler, Sarah C. Brüningk, Tobias Hoch, Bowen Fan, and Onur Boyman, along with 23 other authors, found…
Man in US undergoes nose removal due to severe fungal infection
In a rare and harrowing medical case, a 31-year-old man in the United States was compelled to undergo the removal of his nose after being afflicted with a fungal infection that posed a severe threat to his health. Brandon Boothby,…
Study Identifies Potential Genetic Culprit Behind Down Syndrome-Associated Heart Defects
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the link between Down syndrome and congenital heart defects. A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine has identified a potential genetic culprit behind the cardiac pathology associated with Down syndrome. The…
Tennessee Leads U.S. in Flu Activity, Ranked at Highest Level by CDC
Tennessee Leads U.S. in Flu Activity, Ranked at Highest Level by CDC NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee has taken the lead as the only state in the nation reporting the highest level of flu activity, according to the Centers for…
The Significance of Medical Illustration in Medicine
Medical Illustration: Revealing the Unseen Medical illustrators play a crucial role in the field of medicine, using their artistic skills to communicate complex scientific concepts and educate healthcare professionals and the public. James A. Perkins, a Distinguished Professor of Medical…
Genetic Variants Linked to Thumb Arthritis Treatment
A new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research has shed light on the genetics of thumb arthritis treatment. Rhizarthrosis, also known as trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is a form of osteoarthritis that affects the thumb, with treatment options ranging from…
Maria Shriver Speaks Out About Severe Morning Sickness
Maria Shriver is speaking out about the excruciating experience of severe morning sickness, as scientists work on groundbreaking research to aid pregnant women suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum. During a recent segment on the Today Show, the journalist and mother of…