Hospital admissions raise healthcare costs for dementia patients
Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients suffering from…
Study: Antibiotic resistance is increasing in Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is rising among human infections with Escherichia coli bacteria that produce the Shiga toxin,…
New project launches to advance chikungunya vaccine in Africa
Funded by the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, a new €15.3 million project coordinated by Institut Pasteur brings…
Researchers develop compound 10 to slow Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed an active ingredient that slows down the progression of typical Alzheimer’s symptoms…
Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes
Infections should be considered a “health hazard” in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical…
Simone Biles recovering from mysterious medical emergency after ‘almost dying’: ‘Scariest experience of my life’
Simone Biles revealed she’s on the mend after a mysterious medical emergency. “I’m not one to normally share…
American Heart Association introduces new certification for stroke coordinators
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, underscoring the need for effective, coordinated…
Advancing smartphone tools will screen populations for hidden stroke risks
Smartphone-based heart rhythm monitoring from home can reduce same-day cancellations and help save significant healthcare resources ahead of…
New data confirms dengue vaccine safety for older and chronic-risk travelers
Data from 1,028 people vaccinated with TAK-003 in Catalonia suggests that the dengue vaccine has a good tolerability…
New manufacturing platform produces targeted mixtures of beneficial gut bacteria
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a new manufacturing platform for producing…
Healthy lifestyles reduce cardiovascular risks for childhood cancer survivors
Healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and other complications in childhood cancer survivors. These are…
Study reveals right ventricle better tolerates oxygen loss during cardiac arrest
A study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) provides new insights…