Antiretroviral Therapy Influences Vaginal Microbiome and Preterm Birth Risk in Pregnant Women
In a recent study conducted in Lilongwe, Malawi, researchers investigated how antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) used for HIV treatment and prevention affect the vaginal microbiome...
Health Literacy Deters with Aging, Research Indicates
Elderly individuals face significant challenges in understanding and managing their health, a new study reveals, highlighting the urgent need for age-specific health education initiatives.Comprehensive...
Zimbabwe’s Targeted HCV Screening Proves Economically Viable
In a recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, researchers evaluated the economic viability of screening and treating...
Thai Medical Trainees Influenced by Personal and Financial Factors in Value-Based Care Adoption
In a recent study conducted at Prince of Songkla University, researchers delved into the factors shaping the adoption of Value-Based Care (VBC) among aspiring...
Contraceptive Choices Linked to Enhanced Iron Levels and Lower BMI in Women
A comprehensive study published in BMJ Global Health explores how different family planning methods influence the nutritional health of women and adolescents in low-...
Provincial Policies Boost Non-Communicable Disease Control in China
A comprehensive analysis of Guangdong and Heilongjiang provinces reveals significant strides in non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and control at the primary healthcare level. By...
Zambia Faces Surge in Measles Deaths as COVID-19 Disrupts Vaccination Efforts
The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted childhood immunization programs in Zambia, leading to a significant rise in measles-related deaths among children. Health facilities reported...
Dengue Virus Alters Host Cell Metabolism to Enhance Infection and Escape Immunity
Dengue virus continues to pose a significant threat to global health by intricately manipulating host cellular processes. Recent studies reveal how the virus reprograms...
Innovative Radiotherapy Technique Enhances Outcomes for Low-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
A recent study highlights the success of stereotactic MRI-guided adaptive radiotherapy (SMART) in treating low-risk breast cancer patients. This cutting-edge approach focuses on partial...
Combination Therapy Enhances Treatment Outcomes in KRAS-G12C Mutant Colorectal Cancer
Recent clinical trials reveal that combining KRAS-G12C inhibitors with anti-EGFR agents significantly improves response rates and prolongs progression-free survival in patients with metastatic colorectal...
Boosting Health Budgets to Slash Maternal and Child Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) confronts significant challenges in reducing maternal and child mortality. Recent research evaluates the impact of increasing public health expenditures (PHE) on...
GPs Miss High Rates of Depression in Obese Senior Patients, Research Shows
A recent study highlights significant shortcomings in the diagnosis of depression among older adults with obesity, revealing that general practitioners may not be fully...
Over Half of Rare Disease Clinic Patients in Germany Have Mental Health Disorders
A recent multicentre study conducted across 11 German centres for rare diseases (CRD) has revealed a significant prevalence of mental health disorders among patients...
New EULAR Guidelines Ensure Safe Antirheumatic Drug Use in Pregnancy and Beyond
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) has released updated recommendations to guide the use of antirheumatic medications during critical life stages such...
Independent Experts Top AI in CT Referral Accuracy, Study Finds
A recent investigation highlights the ongoing superiority of human expertise over artificial intelligence in the realm of CT scan referrals. While advanced AI models...
