The New England Journal of Medicine publishes findings. Michael Hagensee, MD, Ph.D., and his team of researchers have demonstrated for the first time that treating precancerous anal growths known as high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs) in people living with HIV dramatically reduced the progression to anal cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV), which also causes cervical cancer, […]
A combination of physical, and behavioral therapy leads to longer-lasting benefits for people struggling with lower back pain
Published in the BMJ, the review drew on 97 studies of adults experiencing chronic, nonspecific low back pain, with or without leg pain. According to the CDC, low back pain is a leading cause of disability and affects more than 560 million people worldwide. In the U.S., four in 10 people surveyed in 2019 had experienced low […]
Innovative HIV combo medicines may stop viral reactivation and escape
Based on the genetics of the virus, a computer-based method might assist clinicians in choosing the most effective combinations of broadly neutralising antibodies to treat HIV. According to a study that was just published in eLife, carefully formulated combinations of broadly neutralising antibodies (bNAbs) could help treat HIV while reducing the chance that the virus […]
A gentle, electric “nerve cooler” might open a unique method of pain relief.
Experiments on rats indicate that the gadget blocks pain impulses by evaporative cooling. In the future, pain control might be much more relaxed thanks to a flexible electronic implant. The gadget surrounds nerves with an evaporative cooler and is made from materials that disintegrate in the body. Bioengineer John Rogers and colleagues report in the […]
Heat Wave in the late Summer may increase the risk of Miscarriage
Pregnancy stress is known to be exacerbated by summer heat. However, for many expectant women, extreme heat is considerably worse than a sweaty irritation. According to recent studies, the risk of miscarriage increases significantly as the temperature rises. The results show that the chance of miscarriage is 44 percent higher in late August than in […]
Alcohol intake has severe dangers for young people and offers no health benefits
The risk of dangerous alcohol intake is highest among young men, says a 2022 study. According to a recent investigation that was published in The Lancet, young people are more susceptible to the negative effects of alcohol intake than older adults. This study is the first to report alcohol risk by age, sex, year, and […]
Protein, released during exercise, lowers the risk of colon cancer
With 11% of all new cancer cases, bowel cancer is the fourth most prevalent cancer in the UK. In the UK, over 120 people are diagnosed with the condition every day or about 42,900 people annually. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a protein that fights cancer, is released into the bloodstream as a result of physical activity, according […]
Aged Black Garlic May Help Lower BP
Aged black garlic (ABG) was found to contain a series of allyl-sulfur compounds with the ability to modulate nitric oxide synthetase, angiotensin-converting enzyme system, and endothelial activation, top of dietary guidance lowers diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in men with moderately elevated cholesterol. The researchers randomly assigned 67 individuals with moderate hypercholesterolemia (defined as LDL levels […]
Over-use of rescue inhalers put asthmatic patients at increased risk of severe attacks
Asthma is a common lung condition that affects 5.4 million people in the UK and can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, or feeling breathless. Asthma is best controlled by regular use of a corticosteroid inhaler, which prevents symptoms from occurring. People with asthma may also use rescue or ‘SABA’ (short-acting beta-agonist) inhalers to […]
Pain is lessened by thinking about pleasant memories of time spent with family and friends
A recent study has uncovered the thalamocortical mechanism for nostalgia-induced analgesia, which has previously been demonstrated to help with pain alleviation. Have you ever observed that looking at old photos of special moments spent with family and friends makes sorrow go away? The thalamus, a crucial brain region for pain modulation, is also connected to […]
