Older people can get into serious danger, as heat and dehydration stress bodies already challenged by age and chronic medical conditions or made more vulnerable by certain medications. Most people in Worcester can expect eight times the number of days over 90 degrees heat index a year when they reach retirement, compared to the number […]
You’ve probably never heard of CLOVES syndrome. It’s a very rare genetic overgrowth disorder — so rare that fewer than 200 cases have been identified worldwide to date. Researchers believe that mutations in the PIK3CA gene are at the root of the condition, which manifests in the form of fatty overgrowths and vascular and joint […]
Participants Two clinical samples were included in the study. The first one is a clinical neuropediatric sample of 257 children and adolescents that were referred for a developmental and neurological assessment to the neuropediatric outpatient clinics at the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN; n = 216) and the Finnmark Hospital Trust (FIN; n = 41). Children under four […]
Key Points Question Are individuals with disabilities at greater risk of emergency department use in pregnancy compared with those without disabilities? Findings In a cohort study of more than 2 million pregnant people in Ontario, Canada, the adjusted relative risk of emergency department use was 26% higher in those with physical, 15% higher in those […]
Dublin, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Gene Panel Market to 2028 report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Embracing the Future: Global Gene Panel Market Set for Remarkable Growth The global gene panel market is on the brink of a momentous growth surge during the forecast period, fueled by the escalating prevalence […]
Topline Bicillin—a common form of penicillin manufactured by Pfizer and used to treat syphilis—is the newest antibiotic to face a shortage, causing the drugmaker to recommend the use of an alternative, less convenient drug for patients who aren’t pregnant. Key Facts In June, Pfizer announced the shortage of penicillin Bicillin A-L and Bicillin C-R, due […]
Hypothyroidism is often caused by Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, but it can also result from other factors, such as iodine deficiency. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones, leading to a slowdown in the body’s metabolism. This can cause various symptoms, such as fatigue, weight gain, cold […]
