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Medical Xpress / Extreme heat is rising—and so is the risk to your heart
As summer heat intensifies across the U.S., the American Heart Association is warning that soaring temperatures don't just make people uncomfortable—they can put serious strain on the heart and increase the risk of life-threatening ...
Medical Xpress / Going from the lab into the fire to study cancer risk in wildland firefighters
Cancer researchers at the Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative (SFCI), part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, took a rare step to better understand the cancer risks wildland firefighters face: They ...
Phys.org / Temporary protective status workers play critical role in state economy, view US as home, research suggests
Immigrant workers protected by a key humanitarian status make significant contributions to New York state's economy and communities, according to new Cornell University research.
Medical Xpress / Anion gap remains pragmatic target during diabetic ketoacidosis treatment and resolution
Patients experiencing life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) require quick action, diligent care and close monitoring as they receive insulin infusions and other medical interventions to bring their blood glucose and ...
Medical Xpress / Vascular organoid patches offer new hope for coronary artery disease treatment
Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death and morbidity in Western countries. IHD arises when blood vessels of the heart become clogged, blunting oxygen and nutrient ...
Medical Xpress / Bofanglutide linked to meaningful reductions in HbA1c in adults with T2DM
For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with more meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels than semaglutide, according to a study ...
Medical Xpress / Move to quit: Exercise boosts smoking quit rates
A pack-a-day smoker can spend around $14,000 a year on cigarettes, yet despite the financial and health costs, quitting remains one of the most difficult changes many people will ever attempt.
Medical Xpress / Program dramatically improves safety of surgery for children
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago achieved more than a 13-fold improvement in surgical safety after implementing a series of interventions based on high-reliability principles across its operating rooms. ...
Medical Xpress / New expert recommendations aim to improve detection and care of lung disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis
A new international expert consensus statement published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine provides guidance for doctors on how to identify, monitor and treat a serious lung complication that affects many people living with ...
Medical Xpress / Trial of potential Ebola treatments begins in DR Congo
The trial of two potential treatments for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola behind the deadly outbreak in the DR Congo began in the country Thursday, the World Health Organization said.
Tech Xplore / Open-source workflow tool showcases flexibility across energy system applications
The Horizon Europe project Mopo has published a new technical publication dedicated to Spine Toolbox, the open-source workflow management system that supports flexible data, scenario and workflow management for complex modeling ...
Science X / Ancient grain shows early lab promise against a key Alzheimer's protein
Imagine a simple, everyday foodstuff with a surprising but powerful defense against one of the most serious threats to public health today. What if there's a basic item you keep at home that could represent a brand-new field ...
