Prednisone Does Not Improve In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with recurrent implantation failure during in vitro fertilization, treatment with prednisone does not improve the live birth rate versus placebo, according to a study published in the May 2 issue …
Learn MoreVaginal Electrical Stimulation, TTNS Both Effective for Overactive Bladder
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Short-term interventions of vaginal electrical stimulation (VS) and transcutaneous tibial nerve electrical stimulation (TTNS) are effective for treating overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) in women, according to a…
Learn MoreAchilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the…
Learn MoreLong-Term Indwelling Urethral Catheter Tied to More Infections
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term indwelling urethral catheter (IUC) use is associated with a higher incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) in people with spinal cord injury, according to a study published online March 27 in the Jo…
Learn MoreModified Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score Performs Well in Decompensated Cirrhosis
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh (aCTP) score based on plasma ammonia (Amm) replacing hepatic encephalopathy (HE) improves discrimination and calibration of transplant-free survival in patients with decompensated …
Learn MoreAHA News: Quería agradecer al cirujano que le salvó la vida cuando era bebé. Ella lo hizo, como su colega.
VIERNES, 5 de mayo de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Horas después de que Sarah Hernández naciera en La Verne, California, los médicos diagnosticaron problemas con su corazón, problemas que ellos no podían solucionar. Ellos organizaron su t…
Learn MoreAutism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying adults with autism.Now, two new reports find this group is at substantial risk for age-related physical conditions…
Learn MoreShortage of Research Monkeys Threatens US Readiness for Health Emergencies: Panel
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – The United States needs to address a shortage of research monkeys by expanding breeding programs while also developing alternatives to monkey testing, an expert panel said in a report released Thursday.The Nation…
Learn MoreMaker of Wegovy Limits Supply of Obesity Drug in U.S.
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said Thursday it will limit distribution of its low-dose versions of the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, to ensure that people already taking the drug will have enough supply…
Learn MoreDeep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer’s-Linked Memory Loss
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s.While disrupted sleep has been linked with accu…
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