(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY – A phase 3 clinical trial co-led by Mount Sinai researchers is the first to show that immunotherapy after surgery to remove bladder cancer can reduce the risk of relapse for patients who are at high risk….
Month: June 2021
Researchers Yield New Insights into the Origins of Synovial Sarcoma
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A new study published today in Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, reports findings that may change the understanding of how synovial sarcoma develops and spreads.
Organizes Local Effort to Vaccinate Frontline Health Care Workers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 2, 2021) — Local board-certified dermatologist Amy J. Derick, MD, FAAD, was honored as a Patient Care Hero by the American Academy of Dermatology….
Whites with Similar Medical Histories – Blacks and Native Americans More Likely to Have COVID-19 Complications
(HealthNewsDigest.com) -Blacks and Native Americans with health problems prior to contracting COVID-19 are more likely to have longer hospital stays, require treatment with a ventilator, and have a higher risk of death than Whites who have similar preexisting conditions
Overactive Bladder
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – I am in my mid-30s and a mom of twins, and it seems that I recently developed what must be an overactive bladder. It hinders my daily activities and makes me feel embarrassed, as I often must excuse myself abruptly.
Rutgers School of Public Health to Host Pride Week
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The Rutgers School of Public Health invites you to join its inaugural Pride Week events happening between June 9–11, 2021.
America’s Next Public Health Crisis? – Contaminated Drinking Water
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Today, most Americans get their water from their sinks or fridge filters, and it travels great distances to get there. On the way, it may pick up chemicals that are harmful to our health if not filtered out properly.
Global ‘hot spots’ Where New Coronaviruses May Emerge
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Berkeley — Global land-use changes — including forest fragmentation, agricultural expansion and concentrated livestock production — are creating “hot spots” favorable for bats….
COVID-19 Vaccine – Patients Taking Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Respond Less Wel
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – One-quarter of people who take the drug methotrexate for common immune system disorders — from rheumatoid arthritis to multiple sclerosis — mount a weaker immune response to a COVID-19 vaccine, a new study shows.
Pediatric, Adolescent Gender Wellness Clinic
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Los Angeles (June 2, 2021) — Hassouri had a personal reason for studying gender affirming care. One of her three children came out as transgender at age 13-and-a-half.
Super-hearing – Anyone Can Get It
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Humans can observe what and where something happens around them with their hearing, as long as sound frequencies lie between 20 Hz and 20 000 Hz.
Diabetes: People Who Eat a Healthy Diet Including Whole Fruits May Be Less Likely to Develop
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON—A new study finds people who consume two servings of fruit per day have 36 percent lower odds of developing type 2 diabetes than those who consume less than half a serving.
National Road Safety Foundation Partners With SADD To Help Young Drivers Make This ‘The Safest Summer Ever’
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, June 2, 2021 — The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is traditionally the most dangerous time for teen drivers, with a 21 percent spike in teen traffic fatalities.
LGBTQ+ Cancer Concerns – Pride, Progress and Breaking Down Barriers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New Brunswick, N.J., June 2 2021 – Everyone relies on health care services at some point in their lives, but not everybody has the same access to medical services and treatment.
Future Pandemic? Consider Radically Altering Animal Agriculture Practices
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As early as the Neolithic period (circa 3900 BC), the domestication of animals likely led to the development of diseases including measles and smallpox.
Peptide Could Allow Medical Marijuana to Relieve Pain Without Side Effects
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Many people live with chronic pain, and in some cases, cannabis can provide relief. But the drug also can significantly impact memory and other cognitive functions.
Plunge in Childhood Vaccination Rates in Texas During Pandemic
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES – A team of researchers from universities in California and Texas has found immunization rates for children in Texas for a wide range of diseases, including polio and measles, have dropped steeply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
White Lies are Selfish – Brain Activity Reveals When
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – You may think a little white lie about a bad haircut is strictly for your friend’s benefit, but your brain activity says otherwise.
COVID-19 Mortality May be Easily Measured at Home
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Two easily measurable signs of health — respiration rate and blood-oxygen saturation — are distinctly predictive of higher mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19….
New Insights on COVID-19 Risk in Patients Receiving Dialysis
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, DC — Many individuals with kidney failure have been unable to self-isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic because they require dialysis treatments in clinics several times a week.