Chronic diseases
Researchers from the Medical University of Silesia have released new data on COVID-19, highlighting the impact of common chronic diseases on the severity of clinical symptoms of the virus. The study, published in the Annales Academiae Medicae Silesiensis, analyzed a group of 208 patients between October 2022 and February 2023,
Chronic diseases
The cost of employer-provided health insurance has jumped 6% for the third consecutive year, with the average annual premium for a family plan reaching nearly $27,000, according to a new survey from the nonprofit KFF. This steep rise in health care costs is driven by high spending on new
Chronic diseases
Young friends Darcy Stuart and Mollie Cottenden, both living with endometriosis, have come forward to raise awareness about the chronic disease after experiencing long NHS waiting times and financial struggles. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows elsewhere in the body, leading to severe period
Diabetes therapy
As the world grapples with the increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes, researchers from the Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control, in collaboration with other institutions, have conducted a 60-year study using interpretable machine learning to understand the trends and drivers of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) burden among the
Diabetes therapy
Research conducted by Shandong University has shed light on the effectiveness of family doctor contract services in managing chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes in a remote multi-ethnic province of China. The study, which utilized data from the 2023 Hainan Health Service Survey, found that patients who contracted a
Diabetes therapy
L-Nutra, a global leader in longevity and nutrition science, has been recognized as a top vendor by Shortlister in both corporate weight management and diabetes management programs. The company's patented programs combine comprehensive clinical oversight, measurable biometrics, and science-backed nutrition therapies to address chronic disease at its root.
Pregnant women
Research from the School of Kinesiology reveals that excessive inflammation during pregnancy can be influenced by maternal factors such as pre-pregnancy obesity and excessive gestational weight gain. This inflammation is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, and prolonged exposure can increase the risk of cardiometabolic conditions later in life. Exercise has
Chronic diseases
Researchers at the University of KwaZulu-Natal have conducted a mixed-mode study to explore healthcare workers' perceptions of the quality of care rendered to patients with multiple comorbidities at an urban district hospital in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The study aimed to identify the challenges and facilitators of integrating care
AIDS (Disease)
Researchers from Guangdong Medical University have published a study on the development and validation of a new scale to measure the quality of life (QoL) of AIDS patients. The study aimed to address the pressing need to improve the QoL of AIDS patients, which is often lower than that of
Chronic diseases
A new study from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) reveals that the prevalence of multimorbidity among Indians over 45 years of age could be increasing the risk of heart diseases. The study analyzed data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) and found that one in five
Chronic diseases
A new study from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) has found that cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols can reduce inflammation and potentially prevent age-related chronic diseases. The study, conducted by researchers from Mass General Brigham and their colleagues, involved 598 participants who received daily cocoa
Chronic diseases
Research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has explored the relationship between socio-economic position and the prevalence of ten chronic diseases in Australia, utilizing 2021 Australian census data. The study found that the proportions of people who reported specific chronic diseases increased with increasing socio-economic disadvantage, with more marked
