MEDICINE & HEALTH

Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

MEDICINE & HEALTH 10.12.2021 21:45 PM

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

White Noise: Study Suggests Ambient Sounds Help Dyslexic Children with Reading Skills and Memory Recall

10.12.2021 07:00 AM

Researchers studying Swedish school children discovered findings that suggest how white auditory and visual noise helps children diagnosed with reading disabilities such as dyslexia to perform better.

The Princess Royal Officially Opens Pioneering Centre For 'Darwinian' Cancer Drug Discovery

10.12.2021 06:41 AM

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened the Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery and toured the centre to learn more about its work to overcome cancer’s ability to evolve and become resistant to treatment.

Biofilm-Forming Pathogens Contribute to Treatment of Infections; New Study Reveals How Nanosilver Killed 99 Percent of Bacterial Population

10.12.2021 06:40 AM

Researchers demonstrated in a study for the first time that long-term nanosilver treatment can increase the danger of recurring infections.

Moderately Ill COVID-19 Patients At Risk For Dangerous Blood Clots But High-Dose Anticoagulant Can Help Prevent Condition

10.12.2021 00:57 AM

Moderate and mild COVID-19 patients are at risk of developing a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism but a high dosage of anticoagulant or blood thinners works to prevent the condition.

Toxic Chemical Substances Known to Cause Respiratory Issues, Lung Damage Found in Australian E-cigarette Liquids

10.12.2021 00:17 AM

New research showed that electronic cigarette liquids sold in Australia contain toxic chemical substances known to damage airways and lungs when inhaled.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

10.12.2021 00:01 AM

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.

Vaccinated People Suffering from Worst Cold Ever Across the UK Might Have Coronavirus, Scientists Warn

10.11.2021 08:06 AM

Common cold season is coming as colder months are leaving many with symptoms similar to COVID-19. However, scientists warn people not to confuse cold symptoms with COVID-19.

COVID-19 Effect: More Deaths Reported in People with Mental Illnesses During the Pandemic

10.11.2021 03:47 AM

A recently published study showed an increase in the number of deaths among those suffering from mental illness as a COVID-19 effect, whether these people have had the virus or not.

Blind Dog Declared a Medical Mystery for His Skill at Obstacle Courses Despite Underdeveloped Retinas

10.11.2021 03:47 AM

Border collie Dave has fooled everyone that he can see despite having underdeveloped retinas. A veterinarian has declared the blind dog a medical mystery because of his unique skill at obstacle courses that other blind dogs cannot do.

General and Spinal Anesthesia Effects, Misconceptions: Hip Fracture Surgery Patients Confirmed to Experience Post-Operation Delirium

10.11.2021 01:39 AM

A new study revealed that spinal anesthesia is not superior to general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery in older adults.

Biosymbiotic Device: A 3D-Printed Wearable Beyond the Ordinary with Unique Non-Charging Feature

10.11.2021 01:32 AM

Engineers at the University of Arizona recently developed a unique kind of wearable which they now call a "biosymbiotic device" featuring many exceptional benefits.

New Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool Can Aid in Earlier Diagnosis, Reduced Mortality Among Black Women

10.11.2021 01:08 AM

Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center developed a new breast cancer risk prediction tool for Black women to guide screening recommendations for earlier diagnosis and reduce mortality.

Live Maggots Used by the NHS as Antibiotics: Is This an Effective Technique for Cleaning Wounds?

10.10.2021 23:54 PM

Applying sterilized maggots to eat dead tissues was a common practice during the first half of the 20th century to treat wounds, but it faded with the use of antibiotics during the 1940s.

New Zealand Among The First Countries to Acquire COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Molnupiravir That Helps Reduce Hospitalizations

10.10.2021 23:16 PM

New Zealand will be one of the first few counties to acquire molnupiravir, a new, oral treatment for COVID-19.

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