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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack and destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Traditional management of type 1 diabetes has primarily involved replacing the missing insulin with injections which, though effective, can be expensive and burdensome. A new study, published in Cell Reports Medicine, led

Plagued by bed bugs? Scientists create gadget you will LOVE: Trap device lures blood-sucking pests to their death Bed bugs, which are notoriously difficult to kill, are attracted to CO₂ READ MORE: Panic as bedbugs found crawling in furnishings at London library Battling bed bugs? Well, scientists have devised the ultimate solution — a gadget

The majority of stalking victims experience significant psychological impacts as a result of stalking behavior according to new research by Kent psychologists in partnership with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. The research findings, revealed on World Mental Health Day 2023, find that an increase in the variety of stalking behaviors experienced by a victim result in

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Millions of people spend hours looking at screens every day, straining their eyes. An ophthalmologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston offers some tips for easing both eye strain and headaches. “We focus on one object, especially an object that’s up close, like a computer screen or phone, for prolonged periods of time, and

Reviewed Howard Meyers, of Dallas, Texas, a member of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), has committed $25 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to establish the Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing. The first of its kind, the Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing will support

Nigel Farage on potential return of coronavirus masks All staff, patients and visitors at hospitals and community hubs operated by Sheffield Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been asked to return to wearing face masks as Covid and flu cases increase “significantly”. Health bosses described the advice – which came into effect on Friday and also

Reviewed APS is a systemic autoimmune disease associated with persistent antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). It can cause thrombosis and pregnancy complications as well as non-thrombotic manifestations such as cardiac valve disease. Classification is important to help identify people to take part in research and ensures that similar disease states are included and compared in trials. This

MADRID — Fine particulate matter pollution in the atmosphere around homes and workplaces increases the risk for breast cancer, according to a new analysis of the XENAIR study presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2023 Congress. Béatrice Fervers, MD, PhD, head of the environmental cancer prevention department at the Léon Bérard Center

Researchers consider insufficient sleep to be an unrecognized worldwide health issue. People who have sleep issues commonly use caffeine during the day to stay awake and alcohol at night to help them sleep. Researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine found people who use both substances did not perceive a reduction in their

A new study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma shows that neuroinflammation may be a key feature of the brain response to blast exposure over a career in U.S. military special operators. James Stone, MD, Ph.D., from the University of Virginia, and coauthors used positron emission tomography (PET) brain imaging plus inflammatory biomarker analysis within

Millions of people in the UK who take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing difficulties getting their prescriptions filled due to shortages. These shortages are currently affecting four of the five types of medicine licensed in the UK to treat ADHD. Certain products and dosages may be more affected than others. This

Glastonbury: Paul McCartney virtually duets with John Lennon Watching Paul McCartney perform it is sometimes easy to forget the musical legend is an octogenarian. The 81-year-old Beatles singer-songwriter remains a lively on-stage presence, earning the acclaim of both audiences and critics for his headlining set at Glastonbury in 2022. A father-of-five, McCartney has been gigging

How the mind searches for words and concepts in memory may have its origins in age-old patterns by which human and nonhuman animals search for food and other resources in their physical environment. That is the theory which received fresh support from a neuroimaging study which examined the brain activity of study participants as they

Dr Hilary lists the early symptoms of dementia Many of us enjoy listening to music for various reasons, whether in a social setting, while driving in the car or relaxing alone. However, the activity could be more than just a fun pastime due the potential benefits to our health and wellbeing. In his BBC Sounds

TOPLINE: Women with a history of stroke believe that they are less likely to receive adequate emergency care due to their gender, race, or ethnicity. METHODOLOGY: The study used responses from 3498 participants enrolled in the American Heart Association’s (AHA’s) Research Goes Red registry from May 2019 to February 2023. 89 participants had experienced a

NHS Providers’ annual survey of 185 trust bosses found 78% fear not having enough capacity to meet demand. Almost nine in 10 worry social care does not get enough investment and fewer than one in three thought they could provide high-quality care in the next two years. The membership body said the health service was

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An estimated two million different types of medical devices are in the global market today, according to the World Health Organization.1 From pacemakers to continuous glucose monitors, healthcare organizations are increasingly looking for new and innovative medical devices to help provide care and support. Erik Johnson, North American business development manager for Keysight Technologies’ healthcare

GMB: Professor Susan Hopkins asked about symptoms of Covid The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic saw symptoms like cough, loss of taste or smell as the tell-tale signs of the virus. But the emergence of new variants, the introduction of vaccines and a better understanding of coronavirus has found a wider array of symptoms. Now,