TENS Device Could Ease Sleep Apnea, Freeing Patients From CPAP
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A small battery-operated device long used as a treatment for pain may also help patients with sleep apnea, a British study suggests.Sleep apnea is a condition that impedes breathing during sleep, reduces oxy…
Learn MoreHigher Plant Protein Intake Tied to Lower Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Greater dietary plant protein intake is associated with a lower risk for incident chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 28 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.Ga You…
Learn MoreAI-Based Radiomic Model Improves Diagnosis of Crohn Disease
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In a study published Aug. 2 in the American Journal of Roentgenology, a radiomic machine learning model predicted Crohn disease diagnosis with better performance than two of three expert radiologists.Richard…
Learn MoreStudy Finds Good Long-Term Outcomes for Appendicitis Treated Without Surgery
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people with appendicitis who are given antibiotics — instead of having their appendix removed — fare well over the long haul, new research indicates.The conclusion follows roughly two decades spent trac…
Learn MoreAir Pollution Is Causing Rise in Deaths, Disability Worldwide
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The heart risks posed by air pollution have grown worldwide over the past three decades, a new study claims.The annual number of premature heart-related deaths and years of disability attributable to particu…
Learn MoreAHA News: For Pediatrician Mom, ‘Back to School’ Starts Well Before First Day of Class
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Any parent knows that back-to-school season can turn into one of the busiest times of the year. As a medical professional whose many roles include being a parent to two adolescents, Dr. Nata…
Learn MoreCould Popular Heartburn Meds Raise Your Odds for Dementia?
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who use certain heartburn medications for years may have a heightened risk of developing dementia, a new study suggests.The study, published Aug. 9 in the journal Neurology, is the latest to poi…
Learn MoreExtended Use of Antidepressants May Help People With Bipolar Disorder
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Modern antidepressants could be effective for long-term treatment of some patients with bipolar disorder, a new trial suggests.Current guidelines discourage use of antidepressants in these patients, over con…
Learn MoreParasites Plagued Ancient Reptiles 200 Million Years Ago
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have found evidence of ancient parasites preserved in the dung of an aquatic predator from more than 200 million years ago.The ancient predator — believed to be an extinct crocodile-like reptile …
Learn MoreVitamin K May Kickstart Healthy Lungs
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It may not get the publicity of some better-known vitamins like D, but vitamin K — found in leafy green vegetables — may boost lung health.A new, large study — published Aug. 10 in ERJ Open Research — su…
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