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Clinical Trials Under-Report Relevant Past Studies
Clinical trials are necessary to help identify safe and effective methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. However, a systematic review published in the journal Med finds that clinical trial protocols often do not reference accessible, relevant trials and do not document systematic searches for relevant clinical trials. Subsequently, ethics review committees receive an incomplete picture of the research landscape
Federal Report Calls for Improvements in Nursing Home Care
The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions estimate that 151,726 nursing home residents and staff have died from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The effect of the pandemic on staffing and providing high-quality nursing home care has been devastating. A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that wide-ranging systemic changes are needed to
2022’s Most and Least Stressed US States to Live In
The Stress in America™ 2021 Survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association found that 32% of Americans were so stressed out about the coronavirus pandemic that they were struggling to make even basic decisions such as what to wear, or what to eat. The reported stress varied by age group. The data showed that
Living-Donor Liver Transplant Offers Hope for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. An estimated 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and 44,850 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the US in 2022. Many of these patients will develop unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLMs). A March 2022 study is the first in North America to demonstrate that a living-donor liver
Nordic Diet May Improve Health
The trend toward healthy, regional, and environmentally friendly diets is gaining momentum. Similar to the Mediterranean diet, the Nordic diet is a regional diet that is being investigated for its health benefits. The Nordic countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden; the territories of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and, Åland. Traditionally individuals in these areas eat whole grains such
Follow- Up Care Reduces Future Asthma Admissions
Asthma affects 25 million Americans. It is the most common pediatric chronic disease, affecting 5.1 million children below the age of 18 years, or approximately 9% of all school-aged children. Asthma contributes to over 500,000 Emergency Department (ED) visits each year. A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers found that follow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the ED may help
CDC COVID Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed a quarantine and isolation calculator to help determine how long you need to isolate, quarantine, or what other steps you need take to prevent spreading COVID-19. The calculator is designed for individuals who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19. Close contact means
Clinical Trials Under-Report Relevant Past Studies
Clinical trials are necessary to help identify safe and effective methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. However, a systematic review published in the journal Med finds that clinical trial protocols often do not reference accessible, relevant trials and do not document systematic searches for relevant clinical trials. Subsequently, ethics review committees receive an incomplete picture of the research landscape
Federal Report Calls for Improvements in Nursing Home Care
The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions estimate that 151,726 nursing home residents and staff have died from Covid-19 since the beginning of the pandemic. The effect of the pandemic on staffing and providing high-quality nursing home care has been devastating. A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that wide-ranging systemic changes are needed to
2022’s Most and Least Stressed US States to Live In
The Stress in America™ 2021 Survey conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the American Psychological Association found that 32% of Americans were so stressed out about the coronavirus pandemic that they were struggling to make even basic decisions such as what to wear, or what to eat. The reported stress varied by age group. The data showed that
Living-Donor Liver Transplant Offers Hope for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. An estimated 106,180 new cases of colon cancer and 44,850 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the US in 2022. Many of these patients will develop unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLMs). A March 2022 study is the first in North America to demonstrate that a living-donor liver
Nordic Diet May Improve Health
The trend toward healthy, regional, and environmentally friendly diets is gaining momentum. Similar to the Mediterranean diet, the Nordic diet is a regional diet that is being investigated for its health benefits. The Nordic countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden; the territories of the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and, Åland. Traditionally individuals in these areas eat whole grains such
Follow- Up Care Reduces Future Asthma Admissions
Asthma affects 25 million Americans. It is the most common pediatric chronic disease, affecting 5.1 million children below the age of 18 years, or approximately 9% of all school-aged children. Asthma contributes to over 500,000 Emergency Department (ED) visits each year. A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers found that follow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the ED may help
CDC COVID Quarantine and Isolation Calculator
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed a quarantine and isolation calculator to help determine how long you need to isolate, quarantine, or what other steps you need take to prevent spreading COVID-19. The calculator is designed for individuals who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 or have tested positive for COVID-19. Close contact means