Readily available drugs, which dampen the runaway inflammatory response in patients severely ill with COVID-19, save lives, according to evidence released this week. An analysis…
Infants in households with very low food security may have greater obesity risk
Infants from households reporting very low “food security,” a measure of access to adequate and healthy meals, tend to weigh more than those from households…
Existing drugs may improve neurological function in patients with rare genetic disorder
New findings from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) show that some patients with a rare and aggressive form of leukodystrophy may benefit from receiving treatment…
Woman with a beard says ditching shaving is the best thing she's ever done
Being a teen is hard enough – you’re going through puberty and dealing with all the self-esteem issues and judgement that comes with it, all…
Pandemic means financial hardship for many with diabetes
(HealthDay)—People with diabetes face a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19, but a new survey reports they have also suffered more economic fallout from…
Antibiotics associated with increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Antibiotics use, particularly antibiotics with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, may be associated with an increased risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its…
New microrobot with in situ, in vivo bioprinting offers promise for gastric wounds
Researchers in China have taken the first step towards a new way of treating gastric wounds by using a microrobot combined with the new concept…
Little girl lives with stomach, liver and bowel outside her body
When Kelly and Sean Phizacklea went for their 12-week scan, they were devasted to learn that some of their unborn baby’s organs were growing outside…
New guidelines aim to help people with dementia stay safe if they get lost
University of Alberta researchers have developed a new guideline to help people with dementia stay safe if they get lost, based partly on the experiences…
Greater financial integration generally not associated with better healthcare quality
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe financial stress for both hospitals and physician practices, raising serious concerns that many may either close or be…