People with life-threatening injuries may be more likely to survive when advanced medical care reaches them by helicopter. Survival data from a regional air ambulance service in South East England shows that outcomes were better than expected for…
Category: 5. Health
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CT Scans Unlock New Medical Secrets Of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
High-resolution imaging at USC reveals evidence of chronic pain, dental disease and possible surgical intervention in two priests who lived more than 2,000 years ago.
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Gum disease bacteria can promote cancer growth in mice
In mice, the oral bacteria F. nucleatum can travel to mammary tissue via the bloodstream, where it can damage healthy cells.
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Conditions At ICE Detention Centers Could Fuel Major Measles Outbreaks
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at we look at Reed Jobs’ cancer-focused VC fund, Midi Health’s latest fundraise at $1 billion-plus valuation, and more.
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New nasal vaccine shows strong protection against H5N1 bird flu
H5N1 avian influenza, often called bird flu, was first identified in the United States in 2014. Since then, the virus has moved beyond wild birds, spreading into farm animals and eventually infecting people. More than 70 human cases have been…
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The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy
Experts from UCL and the University of Cambridge warn that many people prescribed newer weight loss medications may not be receiving enough nutrition guidance to support safe, long-term weight loss. As a result, some users could face preventable…
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A 25-year study found an unexpected link between cheese and dementia
A major long-term study from Sweden found that middle-aged and older adults who ate more full-fat cheese and cream had a lower risk of developing dementia. While the results may sound encouraging, researchers emphasize that they should be…
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GOP Reform Of Obamacare Doubles Down On Health Savings Accounts
Critics warn that health savings accounts aren’t the fix some suggest they may be. The financial risks for patients are particularly large should they become ill.
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Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh
Recently, the German term “lüften” has been circulating on social media and trending on Google. The term refers to the practice of opening windows and doors to replace stale indoor air with outdoor air, a longtime practice in many…
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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
Medicare has launched a six-year pilot program that could eventually transform access to health care for some of the millions of people across the U.S. who rely on it for their health insurance coverage.
Traditional Medicare is a…
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