Health
Ovary function is preserved in transgender men at one year of testosterone therapy
NEW ORLEANS--Transgender men preserve their fertility potential even after one year of treatment with the male hormone testosterone, according to...
Levothyroxine treatment in women with thyroid antibodies may not increase live birth rate
NEW ORLEANS--Treating women who have thyroid antibodies, but normal thyroid function, with a medicine called Levothyroxine does not make them...
Treating diabetes in older adults requires simpler medication regimens, looser glycemic targets
Endocrine Society's Clinical Practice Guideline offers diagnosis and treatment recommendations NEW ORLEANS--Simplifying medication regimens and tailoring glycemic targets in older...
Older adults with type 1 diabetes often not aware of hypoglycemia
NEW ORLEANS--Older adults with type 1 diabetes typically have low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for more than an hour a...
New hybrid closed loop insulin pump proves hard to use for some patients with diabetes
NEW ORLEANS--Among first-time users of a new insulin pump that automatically delivers insulin to people with type 1 diabetes, nearly...
A1c test misses many cases of diabetes
NEW ORLEANS--Using the hemoglobin A1c blood test to diagnose diabetes tends to underestimate the prevalence of the disease, according to...
Anti-TB drugs can increase risk of TB re-infection
Treatment leads to changes in gut bacteria, compromising immunity Current treatments for tuberculosis (TB) are very effective in controlling TB...
Understanding how people respond to symptoms of a brain tumor
A recent study from King's College London and Cambridge University highlighted that people may experience multiple subtle changes before being...
PLOS Special Collection launch: Shaping novel TB treatments
Credit: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- Medical Illustrator, Public Health Image Library (PHIL) / https://phil.cdc.gov/details_linked.aspx?pid=16881 To commemorate World...
Obese mouse mothers trigger heart problems in offspring
Effects of high-fat, high-sugar diet on heart passed down three generations A diet high in fats and sugars is known...
JAMA viewpoint: Physicians’ trust in one another is a care safety and quality issue
Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - While the importance of trusted relationships between patients and their physicians is taken for granted,...
Hears the pitch: Ryerson-led research team invents a new mode of photoacoustic imaging
Did you know that music and diagnostic imaging have something in common? Sounds have a lower or higher pitch depending...
Mayo Clinic researchers identify potential new therapy for liver diseases
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Drug therapy may effectively treat a potentially life-threatening condition associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases,...
New model found effective in predicting risk of opioid overdose
Current approaches to identifying people who are at high risk for overdosing on opioids target many who are not truly...
Financial incentives didn’t improve response rates to mailed colorectal cancer screening tests
Bottom Line:Â Financial incentives didn't increase completion rates of colorectal cancer screening tests mailed to patients. In a randomized clinical trial...
Colourful male fish have genes to thank for their enduring looks
Credit: University of Exeter Striking traits seen only in males of some species - such as colourful peacock feathers or...
Researchers find method to prioritize treatment strategies in hepatitis C in US prisons
Key takeaway: New research identifies guidelines for prioritizing the treatment of hepatitis C infections in the U.S. prison system, resulting...
A protein’s surprising role offers clues to limit graft-vs.-host disease
While it plays a protective role in other diseases, knocking out NLRP6 in mice led to better outcomes, less-severe symptoms...
Generic weight-loss drug may be safe and effective for long-term treatment
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - March 22, 2019 - An inexpensive weight-loss drug approved 60 years ago for only short-term use also...
Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings
Credit: University of Stirling Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded...
