Karolinska Institutet A large proportion of patients who start taking ADHD medication, especially young adults, stop within the first year. However, people who use ADHD medicine for a long time and in higher-than-average doses seem to have a higher risk of some cardiovascular diseases. This is according to two new studies led by researchers from […]
Monthly Archives: November 2023
A study led by Virginia Tech PhD student Paige Van de Vuurst has recently shed light on the alarming prospect of vampire bats extending their habitat into the United States, potentially bringing with them an ancient and deadly pathogen – rabies. This migration, driven by climate change, poses a significant threat to both public health […]
Insomnia, narcolepsy, and sleep apnea affect cardiovascular health, according to the findings of a systematic review published in the journal Cureus. The predominant cause of mortality worldwide is noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), in which NCDs contribute to 71% of all deaths. The most common NCD is cardiovascular disease (CVD) and among the CVD population, over 70% […]
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National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of being prepared with drug interventions to contain viral outbreaks that can otherwise have devastating consequences. In preparing for the next pandemic—or Disease X, there is an urgent need for versatile platform technologies that could be repurposed upon short […]
News outlets cover what’s said to be the first time a flu strain normally found in pigs has infected people in the United Kingdom. But the story is fuzzy: Authorities, for example, don’t know how the patient became infected and do not know if there is community spread of this exact type of porcine flu. […]
The panel will consider efforts to diversify clinical trials in the cardiovascular space and explore what else should be done to meet this need. Post this The featured speakers will also discuss the increasing moral, scientific and regulatory requirements to increase access to cardiovascular clinical trials for populations historically underserved by the clinical research community […]
Image Source : FREEPIK Reasons why your blood sugar spikes in winter. Many people find it difficult to manage their blood sugar levels when the chilly winter months arrive and there are a number of causes behind it. We will look at seven unexpected causes of blood sugar rises during the winter in this article. Decreased […]
Share on PinterestUsing certain ADHD medications may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition that may make it harder for people to stay focused and make impulsive behaviors more likely. Some people with ADHD may benefit from taking medications that help […]
Karanai Ravenscroft is sitting on the floor of her Cedar Park home with her two daughters Liv, 3, and Noa, 5. They are finding the pieces of an ocean puzzle: There’s a Nemo; there’s an orca; there’s a Dory. It’s a typical day for the mom of four, yet it’s a day she’s grateful for […]