Nonprofit hospitals spend millions on stadium naming rights, raising eyebrows
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects millions worldwide and is a major global health issue which is characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function over time, leading to serious health complications. Biomarkers that could help predict and manage CKD have been identified in a new study led by the University of Surrey.
Researchers have created what could be called "skin in a syringe." The gel containing live cells can be 3D printed into a skin transplant, as shown in a study conducted on mice. This technology may lead to new ways to treat burns and severe wounds. The study was led by the Center for Disaster Medicine and Traumatology and Linköping University in Sweden.
Following the tragic July 4 floods in Texas, children might feel their grief set in as they return to school. Some will notice missing classmates, while others might fear going back to the classroom without their friends. A Baylor College of Medicine child and adolescent psychiatrist helps parents lend a hand to their grieving child.
Migraine is a common and disabling neurological disease, but the cost, availability and accessibility of care mean many patients are not getting effective treatment.
Misleading birth control advice on TikTok is exposing young people to an increased risk of unplanned pregnancies, according to new research by La Trobe University.
Stroke continues to place a heavy burden on Australians, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, with a stroke occurring every 11 minutes. Yet, new research led by University of Wollongong (UOW) Ph.D. candidate Shegaw Zeleke has found a striking paradox: despite the disproportionate impact of stroke on CALD communities, stroke care guidelines worldwide lack cultural recommendations.
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It promises the benefits of a 10,000-step walk in just 30 minutes. No gym membership required. Just a pair of shoes and a willingness to alternate between brisk and slow-paced walking in three-minute bursts.
Nonprofit hospital systems across the country are spending millions to plaster their names on sports stadiums and arenas, even as federal Medicaid cuts and economic uncertainty cloud their financial futures.
After a case of contagious tuberculosis was identified at a popular Yolo County tribal casino, Californians may be concerned about whether they're at risk of catching the deadly disease.
Researchers at City of Hope have published a new study which found that some survivors of childhood cancer are more at risk for serious health issues as they grow older, including new cancers and chronic conditions like heart disease.
Cats with dementia have brain changes similar to those of people with Alzheimer's disease, offering a valuable model for studying the condition in humans, a study says.
Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a method to grow kidney tumors in the lab using cells from real patients, offering a potential new tool in the fight against renal cancer.
Subspecialization in oncology is increasing, but varies widely across cancer types and regions, according to a study published online Aug. 12 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Cancer of the voice box or larynx is an important public health burden. In 2021, there were an estimated 1.1 million cases of laryngeal cancer worldwide, and approximately 100,000 people died from it. Risk factors include smoking, alcohol abuse, and infection with human papillomavirus. The prognosis for laryngeal cancer ranges from 35% to 78% survival over five years when treated, depending on the tumor's stage and its location within the voice box.
Using dollar stores for food purchases may be a common practice for Americans looking to free up funds for the rest of their grocery list, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and the USDA-Economic Research Service report in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, has studied around 3,000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessed whether weight loss interventions before in vitro fertilization (IVF) improved reproductive outcomes. The review found that weight loss interventions before IVF could increase the chances of pregnancy, especially in unassisted conception, although the effect on live births was unclear. The findings are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.