Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease
It is generally agreed that a team of individuals with unique talents and skills offers the potential to achieve more than any person can achieve alone. The Frontier of Renal Outcome Modifications in Japan (FROM-J) study, conducted from 2008 to…
Read MoreInfants diagnosed with autism show differences in brain’s visual areas
Infants who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at 24 months old had differences in the visual processing areas of the brain that were apparent at 6 months old, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of…
Read MoreCOVID-19 in babies: What to expect
Parents are understandably worried about what would happen if their infant caught COVID-19. Babies may be considered vulnerable due to immature immune systems, and are also not eligible for most of the treatments and vaccinations available for older children and…
Read MoreBlack adults’ high cardiovascular disease risk not due to race itself
Findings from a new Northwestern Medicine study rebut the idea that Black individuals’ higher risk of cardiovascular disease is because of biological differences. Black adults are at significantly higher risk (1.6–2.4 times) for cardiovascular disease than white adults. The new…
Read MoreEmmerdale’s Lisa Riley sober for seven years – top tips for you to quit booze
Loose Women star Lisa Riley has now been sober for seven years, and previously admitted she used to self-medicate with alcohol. She then made the brave decision to quit booze and improve both her physical and mental health. Emmerdale's Mandy…
Read MoreBreastfed children are better thinkers as teenagers, study finds
Breast really is best! Babies who get their mother’s milk until they are older than one score highest in thinking tests as teens, study finds Oxford University study found those breastfed for a year or more scored best Improvements were equivalent…
Read MorePeter Kay: Comic’s ‘first hand experience’ of ‘complex’ disease – condition explained
Peter Kay reveals 'embarrassing' Mamma Mia anecdote We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
Read MoreStudy compares different types of moisturizers for children with eczema
The Best Emollients for Eczema trial has found that no one type of moisturizer is better than another. This study, the first in the world to directly compare different types of moisturizers, highlights the importance of patient education and choice…
Read MoreFor the Survivors, School Shootings Bring Lasting Damage
As the parents of the 19 children shot dead Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas, by a teen gunman grapple with unspeakable grief and funeral preparations, the survivors and their families are dealing with their own angst, and likely much more. While…
Read MoreRobust biomarker panel could help predict gestational diabetes in early pregnancy
UCLA researchers have taken the initial step in identifying what may be an effective way to detect gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) earlier in pregnancy, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for what is the most common disorder of pregnancy. The study…
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