The practice of omitting adjuvant radiotherapy for women aged 65 years and older who have early-stage estrogen receptor–positive (ER+) breast cancer is outdated and should be revisited, suggest two experts in an article published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. A modern radiation regimen delivered over 5 days is “more appealing” to older patients than […]
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Study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with an increased risk for maternal morbidity and severe complications
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers examined vaccine effectiveness and pregnancy outcomes during the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron period. Study: Pregnancy outcomes and vaccine effectiveness during the period of omicron as the variant of concern, INTERCOVID-2022: a multinational, observational study. Image Credit: Velishchuk Yevhen/Shutterstock Background Previously, the study’s […]
At least a million Brits suffering little-known sight loss condition
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info But the condition is not caused by a mental health problem, nor dementia. It is […]
Woman told she has bone cancer after being misdiagnosed three times
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A young woman says she was misdiagnosed three times before being told she had a […]
Lack of association between virtual care and ED visits among enrolled patients during pandemic
Was the shift to virtual visits during the pandemic with primary care physicians associated with increased emergency department visits? A new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found no evidence that patients with a primary care physician in Ontario visited the emergency department as a substitution for in-person physician visits. Researchers looked at […]
Are you an “emotional sponge” for the people around you?
Written by Amy Beecham Do you feel like it’s your job to keep the moods of people around you balanced? You might be an “emotional sponge”. Have you ever come back from meeting a friend and found yourself absolutely drained? Or gone to a family member’s house in a good mood and left in a […]
Britons with severe asthma to get jab that 'turns off' attacks
Britons with severe asthma to get ‘life-changing’ DIY jab that ‘turns off’ attacks, reducing risk by 70% Britons could get at-home injector pen which could block asthma attacks by 70% Tezepelumab due to be approved by watchdog NICE this year after good results Drug has been recently approved by European Medicines Agency for use Britons […]
David Arquette’s ‘incredibly scary’ near-death experience – signs
Scream 2 official trailer from Dimension Films We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In 2000, Arquette decided to become a professional […]
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why deep breathing is like a mini tranquilliser!
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Why slow, deep breathing is like giving yourself a mini tranquilliser! Taking short deep breaths before longer exhales can reduce stress, says a study The Stanford University study shows slower breathing can help you fall asleep Deep breathing done three times a day could reduce the impact of chronic pain Slower breathing […]
Investigators Capture A “Molecular Snapshot” To Illuminate The Origins Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and incurable disease of the lung arteries that causes early death. In PAH, excess scar tissue and thickening of lung blood vessels occur as the result of increased cell "biomass." These changes obstruct blood flow and are detrimental to the heart, but until now the basic features of […]