Study finds link between tumor microbiome and immune system in sarcoma patients
In a significant new study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have uncovered a link between a patient's microbiome and their immune system that can potentially be used to improve the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma. This type of cancer…
Read MoreStudy focuses on plasticity of the synapses between the hypothalamus and hippocampus
The complexity of the human brain is unparalleled. Fortunately, thanks to constant progress in neuroscience over the past decades, we have started to make some sense of the human brain. For instance, we now know that neuronal synapses can undergo…
Read MoreKim Kardashian Enters Mama Bear Mode When Paparazzi Confront Her About Kanye in Front of North & Saint
When it comes to her kids, Kim Kardashian does not play. Her claws came out (for good reason!) during a recent incident with the paparazzi, proving what a fierce mama bear she really is. It all started on Friday. Kardashian’s…
Read MoreInfant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2
Infant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in JAMA Pediatrics. Evelyn C. Law, M.D., from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at…
Read MoreKid With Glasses: Many Children Live Far from Pediatric Eye Doc
More than 2800 counties in the United States lack a practicing pediatric ophthalmologist, limiting easy access to specialized eye care, a new study found. The review of public, online pediatric ophthalmology directories found 1056 pediatric ophthalmologists registered. The majority of…
Read MoreCancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage
While cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are critical to treating cancers, research shows that some of these treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term heart damage. Although these cardiovascular risks should not deter life-saving cancer treatment, understanding…
Read MoreBoy ‘sent home from hospital twice’ before dying from Strep A
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Read MoreRemote therapeutic monitoring is reimbursable – here's what you need to know
Photo: Bronwyn Spira Ever since CMS released the new CPT codes for remote therapeutic monitoring last year, health systems have been eager to use them, but unsure of the criteria. Providers are acknowledged for the time they spend connecting with…
Read MoreWalmart, CVS Health Adjust Pharmacy Hours Amid Labor Crunch
(Reuters) – Walmart Inc said on Friday it would adjust working hours for its U.S. pharmacy team and implement it nationwide in 4,600 locations, with drugstore operator CVS Health Corp doing the same for about two-thirds of its retail pharmacies,…
Read MoreDeclining Male Sperm Count Is at a Global Crisis Level
A meta-analysis of sperm count in men on six continents shows an alarming decline that continues to accelerate, according to an international team of researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Hadassah Braun School of Public Health. What to know: Overall,…
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