May 21, 2023

New analysis of trial of semaglutide in adolescents shows it can reduce liver enzymes indicative of liver damage

A new substudy of the STEP TEENS trial presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2023, Dublin 17-20 May) shows that adolescents using semaglutide experienced significant reductions in levels of liver enzymes that are an indicator of liver damage. The study is by Dr Daniel Weghuber, Department of Pediatrics, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria, and Dr Rasmus Sørrig, […]

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May 20, 2023

Tonsillectomy both clinically and cost effective for adults

Scientists say tonsil removal is both clinically and cost effective for adults who get recurrent severe sore throats. The biggest study of its kind, carried out by Newcastle University, revealed that patients who had a tonsillectomy had 50% less sore throats over two years, compared to patients who did not undergo tonsillectomy. Publishing today (17 May) in The Lancet, the study […]

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May 19, 2023

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions vulnerable to long term opioid use

Patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are vulnerable to long term opioid use, with up to 1 in 3 of those with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, who take these drugs for the first time, potentially at risk, suggest the findings of a research letter, published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. People with rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions are often […]

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May 18, 2023

ChatGPT passes radiology board exam

The latest version of ChatGPT passed a radiology board-style exam, highlighting the potential of large language models but also revealing limitations that hinder reliability, according to two new research studies published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that uses a deep learning model to recognize patterns and relationships […]

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May 17, 2023

Statins associated with lower risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Statin therapy appears to reduce the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients with atrial fibrillation, and longer use gives more protection. The findings were presented on April 16, 2023 at EHRA 2023, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Our study indicates that taking statins […]

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May 16, 2023

Fear of childbirth exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study. The researchers were particularly interested in understanding, from a U.S. context, which factors predict childbirth fear and how the pandemic has affected this fear and birth outcomes. The findings are published in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. “Our results showed really high […]

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May 15, 2023

Experts call for monitoring of respiratory vaccine after trials suggest possible increase in preterm births

Experts have called for further scrutiny of a new Pfizer vaccine given during pregnancy to prevent respiratory infection in infants, after trials of a similar GSK vaccine were stopped after  a rise in preterm birth and infant deaths. Pfizer says its vaccine is safe and effective, but experts contacted as part of an investigation published by The BMJ today, say Pfizer’s trial data […]

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May 14, 2023

Gynecologic surgery increases risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study showed that hysterectomy alone, hysterectomy with oophorectomy, and tubal ligation were all associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The findings and their implications are published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women’s Health.  Click here to read the article now. Stacey Missmer, ScD, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and coauthors, examined the association between […]

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May 13, 2023

Majority of nurses attribute well-being struggles to staffing shortages

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCRN), a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, today announced the results of its annual survey of nursing professionals and students. The study found that although nurses are passionate about doing meaningful work and earning a good income, only one-third of nurses plan to remain in the profession for […]

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