Sepsis is a dreaded, life-threatening condition that can occur when an infection spins out of control. Like a tsunami after an earthquake, sepsis occurs when an infection triggers a dysregulation of the immune system, which leads to widespread organ damage and even death. The condition can result from nearly any kind of infection and afflicts tens of millions each year […]
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This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Type 2 diabetes […]
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Arthritis: Doctor gives advice on best foods to help ease pain When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. In the […]
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New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research has linked heavier birth weight with lower bone mineral density and a higher risk of bone fracture later in life. The research, which relied on data from the UK Biobank, the Early Growth Genetics consortium, and the Genetic Factors for Osteoporosis consortium, also found evidence that differences in genes […]
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Are you struggling to maintain a work/life balance right now? Here’s how to switch off and reclaim your evening. Whether you’re planning on returning to the office full-time, will be taking on a hybrid arrangement or continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, knowing how to switch off from work – and shake off the stress of the day […]
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of vision loss in people over 50. Up to 12 percent of those over 80 have the chronic disease. An estimated 16.4 million adults are affected by retinal vein occlusion (RVO) worldwide, a condition caused by a thrombosis of a retinal vein. It is the second most common cause of blindness […]
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Parents can never have too many boredom busters at home, especially if you’re trying to get things done around the house without interruptions. If you don’t want them glued to the TV or other tech-related things all day, there’s nothing like some old-fashioned board games and puzzles. If you don’t have peg puzzles for them, you’re seriously missing out. Related […]
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New insight on the link between a gene called SORBS2 and congenital heart disease has been published today in eLife, with findings that may help explain the cause of the disease in some patients. Some people with congenital heart disease are missing part of the long arm of chromosome 4, otherwise known as chromosome 4q. Chromosomes are thread-like structures made […]
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Researchers were astounded to find that in patients with advanced heart failure (HF), the angiotensin-receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI) sacubitril/valsartan was not superior to valsartan for efficacy, tolerability, or safety in the LIFE trial. Douglas Mann Compared with patients who received valsartan, those who received sacubitril/valsartan did not have a significantly lower area under the curve (AUC) for change in levels […]
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Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. Former Food and Drug Administration director Scott Gottlieb says Anthony Fauci talked to world leaders last spring about the possibility of the coronavirus coming from a lab in Wuhan, China. Gottlieb, who directed the FDA from 2017 to 2019 during the Trump administration, made the comments […]
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