In a new trial there are hints, but no proof, that a wriggling intestinal parasite might help fight multiple sclerosis. The lowly hookworm has for years been proposed as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune disorders. But the first clinical trial testing the potential benefits of the parasite against MS has produced decidedly mixed results, according […]
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(HealthDay)—Nonpharmaceutical interventions have been beneficial for slowing COVID-19 growth on a global level and within Europe, according to two studies published online June 8 in Nature. Solomon Hsiang, Ph.D., from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California Berkeley, and colleagues compiled data on 1,717 local, regional, and national nonpharmaceutical interventions deployed in the pandemic across localities […]
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The number of human tuberculosis (TB) cases that are due to transmission from animals, as opposed to human-to-human transmission, may be much higher than previously estimated, according to an international team of researchers. The results could have implications for epidemiological studies and public health interventions. “Tuberculosis kills 1.4 million people every year, making it the most deadly disease arising from […]
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Low physical function and low muscle mass after hip fracture increased the risk for accelerated bone deterioration in older hip fracture patients. Acknowledgement of the risk factors is important for bone health and overall recovery. “Substantial decrements in physical function, muscle and bone strength occur after hip fracture, which markedly increase the risk for a subsequent fracture,” says Tuuli Suominen, […]
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New research from the University of Southampton has highlighted inequalities faced by men and women over the age of fifty with caring responsibilities. As well as being more likely to be socio-economically disadvantaged, carers in this age group are more likely to experience problems with their mental and physical health than people who do not provide any care. The study […]
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Exposure to air particulate matter impairs the metabolism of olfactory mucosal cells, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. The results can contribute to a better understanding of how air pollutants may harm brain health, as the olfactory mucosa can act as a key pathway to the brain. In the last decade, the adverse effects of […]
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Rehabilitation centres have undergone dramatic transformations over the past three months to accommodate patients recovering from COVID-19. An estimated one in 20 patients with COVID-19 require critical care during their illness and are likely to need extensive physical and pulmonary rehabilitation after the fact. Rehab facilities have urgently increased their capacity, recognizing that many patients with COVID-19 may suffer serious […]
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How accurate are the coronavirus tests used in the U.S.? Months into the outbreak, no one really knows how well many of the screening tests work, and experts at top medical centers say it is time to do the studies to find out. When the new virus began spreading, the Food and Drug Administration used its emergency powers to OK […]
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Turkey is “moving away from the target,” the country’s health minister warned Sunday as the daily number of new coronavirus cases rose above 1,500 following the relaxation of restrictions. Fahrettin Koca tweeted that 1,562 new cases were recorded over the previous 24 hours, the highest daily figure since June 3. Reporting 1,330 recoveries, he said: “Our number of recovered patients […]
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Risk for cardiovascular disease reduce: reduce cholesterol without the pills Increased cholesterol levels are one of the most dangerous risk factors for heart disease. But it is not delivered of this danger, helpless. Experts explain how cholesterol can be lowered without medication. Raised cholesterol levels are diseases with other factors such as Smoking, obesity, alcohol abuse and lack of exercise […]
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