PCOS in mothers is linked to increased risk of health problems in their children Children born to mothers with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of developing infections, allergies and other childhood illnesses by the age of 13, according to the largest study to investigate this. Jul 13, 2022 0 17
Over 10 million adults have sought help for problem gambling A new systematic review published today by the scientific journal Addiction has found that globally, around one in every 400 adults (0.23% of the current general adult population) has sought help for gambling problems, either ... Jul 13, 2022 0 11
Hidden consciousness detected with EEG predicts recovery of unresponsive patients A new study finds that signs of covert consciousness—subtle brainwaves detectable with EEG—are the strongest predictor of eventual recovery for brain-injured patients who otherwise appear completely unresponsive. Jul 13, 2022 0 262
Clinical trial yields fewer relapses in multiple sclerosis patients treated with off-label drug Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) treated with the drug rituximab had a significantly lower risk of relapse compared with MS patients receiving standard treatment. This has been shown in a phase 3 clinical trial by researchers ... Jul 13, 2022 0 64
WHO advises against use of two drugs for non-severe COVID-19 The antidepressant drug fluvoxamine and the gout drug colchicine are not recommended for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19 because there is currently insufficient evidence that they improve important outcomes for patients, ... Jul 13, 2022 0 16
New study updates evidence on rare heart condition after COVID vaccination A study published by The BMJ today provides an up-to-date summary of evidence on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis and pericarditis) after mRNA vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. Jul 13, 2022 0 16
Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic Child abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But researchers believe the decrease may reflect less recognition of child abuse while kids ... Jul 13, 2022 0 2
Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public. Jul 13, 2022 0 5
Demand for monkeypox vaccine overwhelms NYC system Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive. Jul 13, 2022 0 4
How gut microbes can evolve and become dangerous Gut microbes have been linked to both good health and the promotion of diseases such as autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel diseases, metabolic syndrome, and even neuropsychiatric disorders. Jul 13, 2022 1 141