In this Oct. 8, 2014 photo, a medical worker from the Infection Prevention and Control unit wearing full protective equipment carries a meal to an isolation tent housing a man…
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Researchers use AI to find non-opioid pain relief options
Credit: Google DeepMind from Pexels An estimated one in five Americans live with chronic pain and current treatment options leave much to be desired. Feixiong Cheng, Ph.D., Director of Cleveland…
Study reveals new insights into Native American shell-ring villages
Shell-ring archaeological sites are distinctive landmarks along the lower South Atlantic Coast of the United States. These formations are circular or arc-shaped piles of mollusk shells (mainly Crassostrea virginica) and…
Long-term efficacy for lebrikizumab seen in moderate, severe eczema
For patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), lebrikizumab has long-term efficacy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, held from…
Low pay, high staff turnover and employee burnout took a toll on social service nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Social service nonprofits had high rates of staff turnover and a hard time filling vacant positions in 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was ending. Low salaries,…
Gene Activity in Depression Linked to Immune System and Inflammation
Summary: A new study reveals that inflammation and immune system activation are closely linked to major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly in those resistant to standard antidepressants. Researchers analyzed gene expression…
Federal government may be paying twice for care of veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain From 2011 to 2020, the Veterans Health Administration spent $78 billion to care for U.S. military veterans enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, raising questions about federal…
Carved symbols associated with the Castro culture discovered
Excavations at the Castro de San Vicenzo hillfort have unearthed symbols carved by the Castro Culture, providing new insights into the region’s ancient inhabitants. The Castro Culture emerged during the…
Use of the term ‘postcode lottery’ and its meaning has changed dramatically over time, UK study shows
Credit: Avonne Stalling from Pexels New research shows the idea of the “postcode lottery” was first used in 1997 to express concern about how access to National Health Service (NHS)…
Brain molecule reverses movement deficits of Parkinson’s, offering new therapeutic target
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A research team from the University of California, Irvine is the first to reveal that a molecule in the brain—ophthalmic acid—unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar…
