Healthcare

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms

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New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought. Two serious heart conditions that often coexist Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is damaged and unable to pump enough nutrient-rich blood to meet the … Read more

GLP-1 medications show mixed effects on body contouring outcomes

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For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. “As GLP-1 receptor agonist [GLP1ra] medications become increasingly integrated into the care … Read more

ATLAS platform enables realistic study of metastatic cancer clusters

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Metastasis, the spread of cancer from a primary tumor to other parts of the body, is difficult to study in the lab, in part because researchers lack reliable ways to recreate the conditions cancer cells encounter as they travel through the bloodstream. Rice University bioengineers report a new platform designed to streamline one of the … Read more

Are Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation the Same Disease?

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Newswise — New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought. Two serious heart conditions that often coexist Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is damaged and unable to pump … Read more

Chlorhexidine reduces umbilical cord infections in newborns

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A new Cochrane review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. Umbilical cord care is a key part of newborn hygiene that helps prevent infection and promotes healthy healing. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.3 million newborn … Read more

Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer

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Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver hormone therapy, according to the results of a large clinical trial led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Men with cancer that has spread just outside the prostate are given hormone therapy to suppress levels of testosterone which … Read more

Nepal and Afghanistan show how abrupt aid cuts can unravel essential care

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Nepal and Afghanistan show how sudden donor withdrawal can disrupt contraception, nutrition, vaccination, primary care, and outbreak control, and why the paper argues that future exits should be governed by clear rules, shared accountability, and protected essential services. Editorial: Not Every Country Can Absorb a Shock: Unequal Capacity to Withstand World Health Organization Aid Cuts. … Read more

TikTok favors non-experts even when doctors post better sudden cardiac death content

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A new study found that healthcare professionals post more credible TikTok videos about sudden cardiac death, yet non-expert creators still win more attention, exposing a gap between information quality and audience reach. Key takeaways Healthcare professionals posted more credible, higher-quality sudden cardiac death videos than non-healthcare creators, scoring higher on DISCERN, JAMA, and CRAAP assessments. … Read more

‘Substantial’ increase in fake or illegal weight-loss drugs seized by HPRA last year

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