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AI-powered stethoscope for home monitoring of exacerbations

December 1, 2023 by Robert Jeff

A recent Annals of Family Medicine study explores the use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-aided stethoscope to monitor exacerbations of asthma in adults and children remotely. Study: Home Monitoring of Asthma Exacerbations in Children and Adults With Use of an AI-Aided Stethoscope. Image Credit: OMfotovideocontent / Shutterstock.com Background Asthma affects between 10-12% of children and generally involves chronic inflammation of … Read more

XBB.1.5 vaccine booster shows promise against new Omicron variants in latest study

November 30, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study posted to bioRxiv preprint* server, researchers observed that the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccine booster induces robust neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against emergent variants. SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB sub-variants have reduced the effectiveness of current vaccines, leading to the authorization of monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccines. While preliminary evidence suggests that … Read more

Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

November 17, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers from California evaluated the burden of residual cardiovascular pathology after about six months of treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The tests performed during the follow-up included cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and ambulatory rhythm monitoring. The researchers found … Read more

Some Cold Medicines Don’t Work. Here’s What Doctors Recommend Instead.

October 30, 2023 by Robert Jeff

When a cold or flu strikes, choosing among hundreds of products can be overwhelming. But to clear up a stuffy nose, doctors and pharmacists say consumers should choose medicine wisely. A key ingredient found in many over-the-counter medicines—oral phenylephrine—just doesn’t work, according to a finding last month by advisers to the Food and Drug Administration. … Read more

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

October 26, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluate the impact of planetary health diet (PHD) adherence on environmental and human health. Study: Adherence to a Planetary Health Diet, Environmental Impacts, and Mortality in Chinese Adults. Image Credit: Created with the assistance of DALL·E 3 Background PHD is characterized by an increased consumption of plant-based … Read more

The impact and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in England’s healthcare facilities

October 20, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers analyze the extent, pathways, and risk factors of in-hospital severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission in England. The broader implications of these events for community transmission dynamics and hospital infrastructure optimization were also examined. Study: The burden and dynamics of hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 in England. Image Credit: … Read more

How does technology impact nutrition management in older adults?

October 19, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in Nutrients, researchers reviewed existing evidence on the use of technology in managing the nutrition of older adults. Study: A Scoping Review of Nutrition Health for Older Adults: Does Technology Help? Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com Background In the United States (US), 25% of the population is aged ≥ 65, and many cannot use … Read more

New TB treatments tackle the disease without wrecking your microbiome

October 15, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Microbe, researchers examined the impact of six experimental treatment regimens and the standard-of-case treatment for tuberculosis on the respiratory microbiome obtained from sputum samples. Study: In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Microbe, researchers examined the impact of six experimental treatment regimens … Read more

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

October 4, 2023 by Robert Jeff

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to investigate whether early metformin therapy can reduce insulin dependence and improve glycemic control in pregnant women who present symptoms of gestational diabetes. Their findings did not find outcome improvements in diabetes symptoms, contrasting previous scientific and medical beliefs. … Read more