Boston Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Kidney in Fourth Patient
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have...
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Possible Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall of 2 Million Baked Goods
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — About 2 million baked goods have been recalled over...
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Effect of Behavioral Intervention on Reducing Care Overuse in Seniors Not Sustained
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Clinical decision support (CDS) aimed at reducing...
Read MoreVariations in Intracranial Arterial Anatomy of the Circle of Willis and their association with Arteriosclerosis in Patients with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease.
An estimated 20-31% of all people are born with a textbook anatomical configuration of the intracranial arteries comprising the Circle of Willis. Individuals with specific anatomical variants may be at elevated risk of...
Read MoreClinical efficacy of cell-free fat extract and its effects on bone marrow edema in patients with early to mid-stage knee osteoarthritis: a clinical trial in comparison with hyaluronic acid.
Previous studies have shown that hyaluronic acid can delay the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Existing research has extracted a bright red fluid called cell-free fat extract from human adipose tissue, which may play an...
Read MoreEffectiveness of current digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia interventions for adolescents with insomnia symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sleep problems occur in up to 20%-45% of adolescents. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of digital sleep interventions, based on cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, for adolescents with...
Read MoreKnowledge of PrEP Among Healthcare Workers in Substance Use Disorder Services: A Cross-Sectional Study in Italy.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an evidence-based strategy for HIV prevention, particularly for high-risk populations such as people who inject drugs and engage in chemsex. In Italy, there is no data on the actual knowledge...
Read MoreReduced levels of angiogenesis biomarkers predict increased symptom severity in Chinese Americans with Alzheimer’s disease with demographic-specific effect.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) symptomatology, while classically studied through the lens of amyloid-β and tau burden, is likely also influenced by multiple-interacting co-pathologies like vascular disease and dysmetabolism....
Read MoreEffects of A Brief Resonance Frequency Breathing Exercise on Heart Rate Variability and Inhibitory Control in the Context of Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is associated with cognitive and physiological symptoms including uncontrollable worry, inhibitory control deficits, and low heart rate variability (HRV). Literature linking HRV and inhibition...
Read MoreInvestigation of Marine Litter Pollution on the Coast According to Different Usage Purposes and Urbanization.
Three beaches on the Eastern Black Sea coast of Türkiye, with different usage purposes and urbanization, were evaluated regarding marine litter densities and categories in four seasons. 3573 marine litter items were collected,...
Read MoreCo-production in sleep research: A scoping review of current practices and future directions.
Sleep is essential for mental and physical health, and research in the field has substantially expanded over the past 50 years. Co-production methodology has been increasingly used within health and social care research, and...
Read MoreChronic Structural Adaptations of the Shoulder and Elbow Are Correlated in Professional Baseball Pitchers.
Pitchers with deficits in total shoulder rotation range of motion (ROM) are 2.6 times more likely to experience an elbow injury. Despite the effects of shoulder ROM on elbow injury, it is currently unclear whether specific...
Read MoreComparative in vitro study of a new silicone mouth swab for soft tissue cleaning under wet and dry brushing conditions.
The use of silicone mouth swabs for soft tissue cleaning in elderly care is significant as it offers a gentle yet effective solution for maintaining oral hygiene, particularly in patients with limited dexterity or cognitive...
Read MoreLow-dose Bee Venom as a Potential Therapeutic Agent Against Human Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Cells.
Bee venom is secreted by a gland in the abdominal cavity of bees. The venom, especially that of honeybees, contains certain enzymes and peptides that, when administered in high doses, are effective against various diseases....
Read MorePrevalence of fatigue and perceived fatigability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fatigue is a common health complaint in older adults, but its prevalence varies widely among studies due to differences in populations and assessment tools. The objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the...
Read MorePertussis epidemiological surveillance and immunization history in children under five years in a megacity in China from 2019 to 2023.
To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of pertussis in children under five years in Chongqing from 2019 to 2023, providing scientific evidence for further prevention and control. The...
Read MoreThe mediating role of social support in behavioral changes and weight loss outcomes among overweight Appalachian adults.
Social support plays a key role in behavioral changes, especially in Appalachian populations. We examined the mediating effect of social support in behavioral changes and corresponding weight loss outcomes among Appalachian...
Read MoreExploring the therapeutic potential of chlorogenic acid in alleviating olanzapine-induced metabolic syndrome in rats: a key role of hypothalamic satiety proteins.
Olanzapine (Olz) is an effective antipsychotic medication for schizophrenia; however, its use is associated with weight gain and metabolic disorders. Chlorogenic acid (CGA), a dietary polyphenol, has a promising potential for...
Read MoreHeadache in pituitary adenomas: frequency, characteristics and outcome after treatment.
Headache is common among patients diagnosed with pituitary adenoma (PA). There are still controversies regarding the headache presentation, pathophysiology and outcome after treatment in these patients.To determine the...
Read MoreRelative risks of adverse effects across different opioid agonist treatments-A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is established for opioid use disorder, but limited data on adverse effects exist. We aimed to review relative risks of adverse effects across opioid agonists.Systematic review with pair-wise...
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