Category Archives: Health

08Sep/23

Economist Impact research shows climate change associations-including increasing heatwaves and pollen-are affecting lung health

September 8, 2023ReasearchAir pollution, Chiesi Group, Climate forcing, Determinants of health, Health equity, Impact, Occupational safety and health, Pollution, The Economist Groupadmin

Today Economist Impact, an arm of The Economist Group that works with organisations globally to further their missions, released research supported by Chiesi Group, a pharmaceutical company, exploring the links between air quality, health inequalities and lung health. A survey of 500 people found that, despite reductions in the concentration of key air pollutants, poor air quality negatively affects symptoms, overall health and quality of life for people living with lung conditions. Continue reading

01Sep/23

New Alzheimer’s drugs don’t deserve the hype – here’s why

September 1, 2023MedicineAducanumab, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's disease in African Americans, Amyloid beta, Amyloidosis, Cognitive disorders, Creative Commons, crenezumab, Dementia, Donanemab, Lecanemab, Monoclonal antibodies, Sebastian Walsh, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

Sebastian Walsh, University of Cambridge

A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia. As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow: watching my grandparents lose their identity and seeing the suffering of those closest to them.

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18Aug/23

Heart Failure start-up, Acorai, embarks on the next vital stage towards regulatory approval

August 18, 2023ReasearchClinical research, Clinical trial, Food and Drug Administration, London, Medical device, Patient recruitment, Pharmaceutical industry, Sweden, United Kingdom, Ventricular assist deviceadmin

Today, Acorai, a start-up medical device manufacturer from Sweden, has announced the initiation of a global clinical trial with the enrollment of its first patient in London, UK. Acorai was designated as a breakthrough device by the US FDA in August 2023 and they aim to submit their heart monitor for regulatory approval to the FDA and CE-marking in 2024. Continue reading

12Aug/23

Why do I fall asleep on the sofa but am wide awake when I get to bed?

August 12, 2023HealthBed, Creative Commons, Insomnia, Madeline Sprajcer, Sally Ferguson, SHUTTERSTOCK, Sleep, Sleep deprivation in higher educationadmin

Madeline Sprajcer, CQUniversity Australia and Sally Ferguson, CQUniversity Australia

After a long day, you flop onto the sofa and find yourself dozing off while watching TV. The room is nice and warm, the sofa is comfortable, and the background noise of the TV lulls you to sleep.

Then a loved one nudges you awake and reminds you to go sleep – in bed. But when you get there, you find to your frustration that you’re wide awake.

Why does sleep come so easily on the sofa but not always in bed?

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28Jul/23

Danish government’s success with gambling addiction reported by Dkcasinospot

July 28, 2023HealthcareBookmaker, Casino, Denmark, Gambling, Gambling in Estonia, Online casino, Online gamblingadmin

In Denmark, the gambling industry underwent significant changes in 2012, transitioning from a state monopoly to liberalization. Private companies were granted licenses to offer betting services and online casinos, leading to a surge in online gambling. Other European countries have followed a similar development path in recent years. Continue reading

27Jul/23

Mount Sinai Researchers Uncover How Mammary Glands Control Overall Energy Balance and Fat Metabolism

July 27, 2023ReasearchAdipose tissue, Breast, Breast anatomy, Breast reduction, Breastfeeding, Connective tissue, Icahn, Mammary gland, Nutrition, Obesity, Risk factors for breast canceradmin

An Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai study sheds light on the intricate interplay between mammary adipose (fat) tissue and breast health, and offers exciting possibilities for understanding breast development, lactation, cancer, and obesity and related metabolic disorders. Continue reading

26Jul/23

STIs are on the rise – here’s how to navigate telling a partner if you’ve got one

July 26, 2023HealthcareChlamydia, Condom, Creative Commons, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, Infectious causes of cancer, Ireland, Safe sex, Sexual and reproductive health, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases and infections, Sexually transmitted infection, SHUTTERSTOCK, United Kingdom, Women who have sex with women, Zara Molphyadmin

Zara Molphy, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Having dipped somewhat during the pandemic, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise again around the world. In England and Ireland in 2022, rates of chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis exceeded levels recorded before COVID. The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses recorded in England was in fact the highest since annual records began.

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25Jul/23

Does a woman’s menstrual cycle affect her athletic performance? Here’s what the science says

July 25, 2023ReasearchBody Literacy, Creative Commons, Hormonal contraception, Menstrual cycle, Menstrual suppression, Menstruation, Michael Pengelly, Midwifery, Ovulation, progesterone, Sara Chica-Latorreadmin

Sara Chica-Latorre, University of Canberra and Michael Pengelly, University of Canberra

During the Women’s FIFA World Cup, it has been wonderful to see the spotlight turn to female athletes.

There’s always been more research on male athletes compared to female athletes, but the gap is narrowing.

One thing we still don’t know enough about is the effect of the menstrual cycle on athletic performance.

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18Jul/23

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON DONANEMAB PHASE 3 DATA REPORTED AT AAIC 2023

July 18, 2023ReasearchAAIC, Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease, Amsterdam, Clinical trial, Donanemab, Eli Lilly, Eli Lilly and Company, Monoclonal antibodies, Netherlandsadmin

The data reported today by Eli Lilly from the TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 clinical trial of donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease demonstrate an important advancement in Alzheimer’s research and treatment. The full Phase 3 data was reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and online. The data were simultaneously published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Continue reading

26Jun/23

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day

June 26, 2023HealthcareDrug control law, Drug policy, Illicit drug use in Australia, India, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Journey, Prohibition of drugs, Substance abuse, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimeadmin

26 June 2023 /Healthcare/ — The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an annual observance held on 26 June to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. The day is also an occasion to reaffirm the commitment of the international community to the goal of a drug-free world.

In recent years, there has been a growing focus on the need to address the stigma and discrimination that people who use drugs face. This is reflected in the theme of World Drug Day 2023, which is “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.” Continue reading →

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