Vaccination
Is there much COVID around? Do I need the new booster shot LP.8.1?
COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn’t gone away.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Sports Medicine
Conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
In Elisa Arch’s Orthotics and Prosthetics for Enhanced Mobility Lab, students are exploring novel approaches to help those with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) return to daily activity more quickly.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Why a mild brain injury can trigger Alzheimer’s
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine is revealing why traumatic brain injury increases the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease—and the discovery is pointing to a potential strategy to prevent the progressive […]
Addiction
Young adults commonly mix cannabis with nicotine and tobacco
Simultaneous use of cannabis with nicotine and tobacco products is common among cannabis users—particularly those who vape—according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research also shows that both […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Digital tools can improve dementia care—for people with dementia aging in place and their caregivers
Digital technology is ever-present in how we operate in daily life, particularly to connect with others. While touted as a suitable alternative in place of in-person interactions, it has previously been unclear if the same […]
Addiction
Trump ‘considering’ push to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous
US President Donald Trump on Monday said his administration could push to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, reclassifying it as a less dangerous drug.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sports Medicine
Study finds sports injuries sustained during a woman’s period might be more severe
The menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response. For professional female athletes, fluctuations in hormones that happen throughout the menstrual cycle could impact the […]
Vaccination
COVID vaccines cut ER visits for children, CDC reports
COVID-19 vaccines given to children last fall helped keep many out of emergency rooms (ER) and urgent care, new data shows.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Vaccination
FDA weighs strongest black box warning for COVID vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering adding the strongest safety warning available to COVID-19 vaccines.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Specific depressive symptoms in midlife linked to increased dementia risk
Six particular depressive symptoms when experienced in midlife predict dementia risk more than two decades later, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com