Different types and sources of carbohydrate found to be protective against gout
Study covariates included gender, age, ethnicity, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), education, income, smoking status, and alcohol intake.
Tirzepatide outperforms insulin in controlling diabetes and promoting weight loss in clinical trials
In a recent review and meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of once-weekly Tirzepatide, a revolutionary new anti-obesity and anti-diabetes drug, against conventional long- and ultra-long-acting insulin supplements in managing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Study finds wearable monitors effective in diagnosing atrial fibrillation
Wearable, long-term continuous heart monitors helped identify 52% more cases of atrial fibrillation compared to usual care, but that did not lead to a reduction in hospitalizations due to stroke, according to a study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute.
Clonal hematopoiesis identified as new risk factor for atherosclerosis
In the new study published in the European Heart Journal, the CNIC group, in partnership with the team led by Dr. Pradeep Natarajan at the Broad Institute in Boston, show that the adverse effects of TET2 mutations on cardiovascular health can be alleviated by treatment with the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine.
New study highlights potential of childhood immunization against HIV
"An effective HIV vaccine needs to engage the right set of B cells in order to generate a broadly protective response," said first author Dr. Ashley Nelson, an assistant professor of immunology research in pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine.
For Pharma, Trump vs. Harris Is a Showdown Between Two Industry Foes
āHis efforts were largely fragmented and faced resistance from both the industry and lawmakers,ā said Sergio Jose Gutierrez, a political strategist who has primarily worked with Democrats in the U.S. āThe lack of a cohesive strategy and the limited ability to implement significant changes made his approach less effective compared to what a Harris-Walz administration could offer.ā
Regulatory T cells play a key role in fracture healing and tissue repair
The study uncovers a unique reparative function of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the process of fracture healing, a discovery that adds a new dimension to our understanding of the immune response in tissue regeneration.
With Only Gloves To Protect Them, Farmworkers Say They Tend Sick Cows Amid Bird Flu
One dairy worker in Weld County, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of losing his job, said his employer has not offered any protective equipment beyond gloves, even though he works with sick cows and raw milk.
Donāt Get āBulliedā Into Paying What You Donāt Owe
What Caitlyn did next is a reminder of why a beloved former guest once said you should ānever pay the first bill.ā This episode of āAn Arm and a Legā is an extended version of the July installment of the āBill of the Monthā series, created in partnership with NPR.
Feds Killed Plan To Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition
A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars ā only to abruptly back off amid an āuproarā from the industry, newly released court filings show.
New test detects cancer risk in type 2 diabetes patients
Levels of proinflammatory cytokines interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) were measured at the start of the study.
Her Life Was at Risk. She Needed an Abortion. Insurance Refused To Pay.
Obstetrician-gynecologists from across Wisconsin had decided that āin cases of previable PPROM, every patient should be offered termination of pregnancy due to the significant risk of ascending infection and potential sepsis and death,ā said Eliza Bennett, the OB-GYN who treated Ashley.