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Scientists from 15 countries, led by Amsterdam UMC, have developed a way to predict which patients are at risk of developing epilepsy after cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVT). CVT is a type of stroke that usually affects women between the ages of 20 and 50. The predictive model is now freely available worldwide, and the […]
Preeclampsia is a solemn pregnancy complication that affects approximately 10% of pregnant women and increases the risk of hypertension, stroke, premature birth and maternal death. Scientists have found that a basic, routine blood test performed on women going into labor can predict their risk of preeclampsia. Scientists presented a groundbreaking discovery at the ANESTHESILOGY 2024 […]
A recent case report was published in Onconscience (Volume 11) dated October 8, 2024, titled “Complete and Long-Term Response to Immunotherapy in Stage IV Non-Petite Cell Lung Cancer with Brain Metastases.” As highlighted in the summary of this report, approximately 20% of lung cancer patients have brain metastases at the time of diagnosis, which is […]
Scientists have found that vaccination against Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of facial paralysis, with the risk being particularly high within 28 days of receiving the shot. Facial paralysisalso known as Bell’s palsy, it leads to ephemeral weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, which causes drooping of one side of the face […]
A multi-institutional group of scientists led by the Hubrecht Institute and the Roche Institute of Human Biology has developed strategies to identify regulators of intestinal hormone secretion. In response to incoming food, these hormones are secreted by uncommon hormone-producing cells in the intestines and play a key role in controlling digestion and appetite. The team […]
Prolonged sitting has long been associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular problems, which contributes to the popularity of standing desks among office workers. However, a recent study suggests that standing for long periods of time does not provide long-term cardiovascular benefits and may not be a better option. According to the latest test published […]
The basics of hearty eating begin in childhood. Teenage children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological and sociological factors. In a modern paper, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose a model that examines these factors and their interactions, providing clues to better understand appetite self-regulation in children. “When […]
Are you trying to maintain a constant workout to burn calories? Consider taking low breaks during your walks rather than pushing for a long, uninterrupted session. Recent research suggests that low exercise sessions can lend a hand you burn more calories. According to test published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, low walks […]
A modern study examines the links between Fresh York’s implementation of major air pollutant and climate policies and significant improvements in air quality from 1998 to 2021. It found the cumulative beneficial effect of these policies both across the city and among residents living in communities that were disproportionately affected by air pollution. The study, […]
Accidental ingestion of medications left at home or ingestion of illicit substances causes life-threatening seizures in thousands of children each year in the United States. A recent study shows that the number of such cases has doubled in the last 15 years. In the latest study presented at the European Congress of Emergency Medicine, scientists […]
