‘Bionic Pancreas’ Could Make Life Easier for People With Type 1 Diabetes
THURSDAY, Sept. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A new technology dubbed the “bionic pancreas” may beat standard treatment in helping people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, a clinical trial has found.Among adults and children with t…
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‘Bionic pancreas’ could make life easier for people with type 1 diabetes. If approved by the FDA, the iLet Bionic Pancreas would be the most automated system available for managing the illness — tracking blood sugar levels and delivering insulin with…
Learn MoreLos audífonos sin receta llegan en octubre: los expertos aconsejan a los consumidores
MARTES, 27 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos con pérdida auditiva pronto podrán entrar a una tienda o farmacia (o visitar un sitio web) y comprar audífonos sin receta.Los audífonos de venta libre llegarán al mercado a mediados de o…
Learn MoreVirtual Reality May Cut Anesthesia Needs During Hand Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients using virtual reality (VR) immersion during hand surgery require less anesthesia than those receiving usual monitored anesthesia care, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in PLOS ONE.Ad…
Learn MoreQuality of YouTube Medical Videos Often Poor for Patient Education
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — YouTube videos describing implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) for patients are highly variable with overall low quality, according to a study presented at the annual American College of Cardiolo…
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Does forced cheerfulness at work lead to burnout? A new study finds that forcing yourself to be cheery at work can be emotionally exhausting, leaving some workers feeling drained, distracted and maybe even less productive. Read moreNew Alzheimer’s dru…
Learn MoreOver-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Coming in October. Experts Offer Tips for Consumers
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults with hearing loss soon will be able to amble into a big box store or pharmacy — or just visit a website — and buy hearing aids without a prescription.Over-the-counter hearing aids will be on the marke…
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Soaring food prices toughest on frail seniors. In a new poll, more than one-third of 50- to 80-year-olds said rising food costs have had a substantial impact on their well-being. Read moreClinic brings healthcare to the homeless and their pets. The …
Learn MoreDecrease Noted in Peritoneal Dialysis-Linked Peritonitis Rates
MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis rates have decreased over time, according to a study published online Sept. 12 in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.Eric W. Young, M.D., from Arbor Resear…
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Bike riding while on meth, opioids is sending thousands to ERs. Between 2019 and 2020, more than 11,000 people were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries after they rode a bicycle while high, researchers found. Read moreThousands of U.S. kids h…
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