Several scientific journals have amended their submission guidelines after an analysis identified numerous research studies that had been published with crucial information missing. The finding emerged from an analysis by academics at the University of Cambridge, which reviewed reports from trials evaluating new school-based programs to increase the amount of…
Doctors' training should be cut to fix staffing crisis, says NHS boss
Length of doctors’ training should be slashed from seven years to fix staffing crisis, says NHS boss Richard Meddings suggested new medics were over-qualified after seven years The time it takes to qualify as a doctor should be slashed to plug staffing gaps, the chairman of NHS England has said. Richard…
Home tests can save more women from cervical cancer
In 2021, 345 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in Norway, and 79 women died from the disease. The vast majority of people who get cervical cancer develop the disease due to having a long-term human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. “It’s extremely common to have the HPV virus one or more…
New compact and low-cost lensless radiomicroscope developed for nuclear medicine imaging
A novel imaging modality that can visualize the distribution of medical radiopharmaceuticals with very fine resolution has been developed and successfully tested, according to research published in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Known as the lensless radiomicroscope, the palm-sized instrument offers the same level of imaging…
Beans are a favorite food in Nigeria. Here are four safe ways to preserve them
The beans known as oloyin in Yoruba, or as cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata), are a favorite food among Nigerians, who eat them in a variety of dishes including soups and stews or as a standalone side dish. This is great news for Nigerians’ nutritional health. Beans are an excellent source of…
Overweight women may have their mums to blame
Overweight women may have their mum to blame, claims study Daughters of overweight mothers are at greater risk of being overweight Mothers can pass on unhealthy diet and sedentary habits, researchers say Daughters of overweight mothers are at greater risk of being overweight, a study has found. Mothers have huge…
Financial Navigators Saved About $2500 per Cancer Patient
In a small cohort of patients with hematologic cancer and their caregivers, the use of a financial navigator helped secure cost savings of approximately $2500 (USD) per person. This saving was achieved by assisting participants to optimize health insurance, identify different types of assistance for out-of-pocket expenses, or apply for…
Real-world studies show efficacy, safety of BLV monotherapy in patients with HDV-related compensated cirrhosis
In 2020, bulevirtide (BLV) was conditionally approved for treating chronic hepatitis delta (CHD), an inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis D virus (HDV). Now real-world studies of patients treated outside of clinical trials confirm that long-term suppressive therapy with BLV monotherapy has the potential to reduce viral replication and…
Biological BMI: Researchers dig deep into data to determine better measures of metabolic health
Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) researchers have constructed biological body mass index (BMI) measures that offer a more accurate representation of metabolic health and are more varied, informative and actionable than the traditional, long-used BMI equation. The work was published in the journal Nature Medicine. For decades, clinicians have relied…
Developing postoperative delirium associated with a faster rate of cognitive decline, says study
Research published today (March 20) in the JAMA Internal Medicine finds that developing postoperative delirium is associated with a 40% faster rate of cognitive decline over those who do not develop delirium. “Delirium is associated with faster cognitive decline,” said Zachary J. Kunicki, Ph.D., MS, MPH Assistant Professor located at…
