Examining the cardiac pathology in fatal cases of yellow fever
The characteristics of yellow fever (YF)-related myocardial damage.
New Medicare Advantage plans tailor offerings to Asian Americans, Latinos, and LGBTQ+
As Medicare Advantage continues to gain popularity among seniors, three Southern California companies are pioneering new types of plans that target cultural and ethnic communities with special offerings and native-language…
Who polices hospitals merging across markets? States give different answers
St. Louis' largest health system, BJC HealthCare, plans to merge with Kansas City's second-largest, Saint Luke's Health System, uniting more than 28 hospitals on both sides of Missouri by the…
New multi-polygenic scores boost coronary heart disease prediction accuracy
Two multi-polygenic scores (muti-PGs) to predict coronary heart disease (CHD).
Can AI outperform radiologists in detecting lung issues? New study weighs in
New study in Radiology evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of four AI tools in detecting common acute findings on chest radiographs. While AI tools showed moderate to high sensitivity and strong…
Hotter days in New York linked to spike in substance abuse hospital visits
New study finds a positive correlation between rising temperatures and increased hospital visits for alcohol and substance-related disorders in New York State. The research suggests that climate change could exacerbate…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to higher risk of blood clots in healthy adults
Recent study in Scientific Reports finds a link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a higher risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among healthy Korean adults. The research suggests that…
Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn’s disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment
New study in Nature Medicine links yeast cells in the gastrointestinal tract to abnormal immune responses causing inflammation in Crohn's disease patients. The research suggests that these yeast-reactive T-cells could…
Ramadan fasting reshapes gut microbiome
Scientists investigate the effects of Ramadan intermittent fasting on gut microbiota, revealing significant alterations at both the phylum and genus levels. The study suggests that dietary intake during fasting could…
Self‐administration of investigational intranasal spray may be a new option to treat rapid heartbeat
A fast-acting medication delivered as a nasal spray may someday allow patients with intermittent rapid heartbeats to treat it themselves as soon as they develop symptoms, according to new research…