PSA testing rates up in the U.S. after change in guidance
(HealthDay)—Rates of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing increased significantly after the 2017 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft statement on prostate cancer screening, reversing trends that resulted from earlier guidance discouraging testing, according to a study published online Nov. 11…
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Australia reports 3rd case of omicron COVID-19 variant
Australian authorities announced on Monday a third case of the omicron COVID-19 variant as government leaders reconsidered plans to relax border restrictions this week. A South African man in his 30s who flew from Johannesburg to the northern Australian city…
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High cholesterol: Three sensations indicating you are at risk of ‘developing gangrene’
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips 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…
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Minimally invasive ablation procedure offers long-term relief after knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive ablation procedure offers long-term relief for patients who experience chronic and debilitating pain after knee replacement surgery, according to a study being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)….
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Oral PCSK9-inhibitor highly effective at reducing high levels of LDL cholesterol, studies show
Results from two early clinical studies show the first version of an oral PCSK9-inhibitor cholesterol-lowering medicine was well tolerated and highly effective at reducing high levels of LDL cholesterol, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's…
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Dementia diet: The number of coffees you should drink every week to avoid symptoms
Gary Lineker opens up about his dementia concerns 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….
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Higher physical activity is associated with a better metabolic health risk factor profile in menopausal women
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences shows that menopausal transition is associated with unfavorable changes in metabolic health that may be mitigated with a physically active lifestyle. Physical activity especially…
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Study reports first-ever modeling of the electrical activity of circadian clock neurons in diurnal species
It's no secret that jet lag and night-shift work can wreak havoc on the way our body's internal clock syncs up our daily wake-sleep cycle, known as circadian rhythm, but now researchers say they are a step closer to understanding…
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Testosterone-producing Leydig cells successfully generated from iPS cells
Researchers from Kobe University’s Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation/Graduate School of Medicine have succeeded in generating Leydig cells from human iPS cells. Leydig cells are responsible for producing the male hormone (testosterone), and it is hoped that Leydig…
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Using metal nanoparticles to fight SARS-CoV-2
A recent review article looks at the potential of nanotechnology in fighting severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), with several possibilities of strategies in therapeutics, vaccines, and prevention. The review article, published in the journal Nanomaterials provides insights into recent…
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