When most people think of cirrhosis, the first organ that comes to mind is the liver. However, hepatic encephalopathy can be described as a disorder caused by severe liver disease that impacts the nervous system, and ultimately, the brain. “Hepatic encephalopathy generally occurs in patients with chronic liver disease,” said…
Neonatal Hypoglycemia Doesnt Affect Childhood Academics
Children at risk of neonatal hypoglycemia who were screened and treated if needed showed no difference in educational achievement from controls at age 9-10 years, based on data from 480 children. Previous studies have shown an increased risk of poor executive and visual-motor function in children with neonatal hypoglycemia, but…
Study investigates messenger ribonucleic acid-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in Denmark
A recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server assessed the efficacy of two severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer-BioTech) against Omicron infections and disease-related hospitalization in the Denmark population. Study: Vaccine effectiveness against infection and COVID-19-associated hospitalisation with the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant after vaccination…
'Stroke-heart syndrome' may put stroke survivors at higher risk for future cardiovascular events
People who survive an ischemic stroke are much more likely to develop major heart complications during the first month after their stroke, and, as a result, they also have an increased risk of death, heart attack or another stroke within five years, compared to people who don't develop heart problems…
First Guidelines for Managing Anorexia in Pregnancy
The first comprehensive guidelines to manage pregnant women with anorexia nervosa (AN) have been released. Pregnant women with AN are at greater risk of poor outcomes including stillbirth, underweight infant, or pre-term birth, yet there are no clear guidelines on the management of the condition. “Anorexia in pregnancy has been…
Boosting Power of COVID mRNA Vaccines Hits Ceiling With Third Shot
(Reuters Health) – Studies of third and fourth doses of mRNA COVID vaccines suggest further boosting can maintain protection against severe disease, but the vaccines may never again offer the high efficacy against infection seen in clinical trials. Studies in Europe and Israel found that third and fourth doses of…
Technology has the potential to change the patient-provider relationship
Healthcare technology continues to evolve and has the potential to significantly change the relationship between providers and their patients. A study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine analyzed perspectives on personal health records. Personal health records are different from electronic health…
Guilt: when it is useful — and what to do if it takes over your life
Many people feel guilty when watching horrific things happen to others on the news. It can also hit when we think about a time we broke someone’s heart, snapped at a child or deeply hurt a friend’s feelings. In fact, most of us feel guilt from time to time, and…
Burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones
An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies reported in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by…
COVID-19 cases rise in Shanghai with millions under lockdown
COVID-19 cases in China’s largest city of Shanghai are still rising as millions remain isolated at home under a sweeping lockdown. Health officials on Sunday reported 438 confirmed cases detected over the previous 24 hours, along with 7,788 asymptomatic cases. Both figures were up slightly from the day before. While…