Nose cartilage-based knee joint treatment project receives €2.3 million funding
Treating knee joint defects with cartilage from the nose: The University Hospital in Würzburg is working on the approval of this procedure.
Study reveals racial bias in pulse oximeter readings for Black heart failure patients
Racially biased readings of oxygen levels in the blood using pulse oximeters may further limit opportunities for Black patients with heart failure to receive potentially lifesaving treatments, such as heart…
NYU Langone Health receives $75 million gift to establish Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in Florida
NYU Langone Health today announced plans to open the Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2026, made possible by a $75 million gift by…
Redlined neighborhoods exposed to higher air pollution levels, study finds
As part of the New Deal, several governmental programs were created to expand homeownership through mortgages and loans.
AGA guideline endorses fecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent C. diff infection
In the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies for gastrointestinal disease, the American Gastroenterological Association recommends fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for most patients with recurrent…
Physical inactivity and inflammation drive age-related gene changes in skeletal muscles
New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than…
Prolonged TV and video viewing linked to higher risk of nocturia
In a study published in Neurourology and Urodynamics, adults who spent 5 or more hours a day watching TV and/or videos were more likely to develop nocturia, or the need…
Yoga may benefit individuals with back pain
New research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research suggests that the physical postures, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices of yoga may benefit individuals with back pain.
Female ginseng compound holds promise as osteoporosis treatment
With ever-increasing life expectancy comes the challenge of treating age-related disorders such as osteoporosis.
Study highlights COVID-19’s mental health toll on older adults with stroke history
A new longitudinal study from the University of Toronto highlights the substantial mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with a history of stroke.