Health care costs
A new study in the BMC Health Services Research journal has revealed significant factors influencing household attitudes toward community-based health insurance services in Awi zone, Ethiopia. The research, conducted by the Department of Statistics at Injibara University, aimed to identify demographic, socioeconomic, and behavioral factors affecting household attitudes toward the
Medical research
Research presented in a recent report on post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) in military personnel highlights the evolving understanding of the condition. According to the study, the concept of PTSD has been documented since ancient times, with Herodotus describing cases of psychogenic losses in his "History." The research focuses
Arthritis
Research published by Riverside Community Hospital estimates that 30.3% of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients worldwide have metabolic syndrome (MetS), a condition characterized by central obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia. The study, which analyzed data from 32 countries, found significant associations between MetS prevalence and clinical variables such as waist
Medical research
A groundbreaking study, published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, has shed new light on the efficacy of semaglutide in promoting weight loss and improving muscle function in patients with obesity. The SEMALEAN study, led by researchers at University Hospital Rouen, enrolled 115 patients with obesity between February 2022
Diseases
Research conducted at the University of Bristol and published in the British Journal of General Practice has found that there is an increased risk of mood changes in perimenopause, and evidence suggests that patients and General Practitioners (GPs) may overlook this association. The study involved 18 women aged 45-55 years
Blood flow
A recent study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology has shed light on the distinct differences in muscle oxygen utilization and blood flow between older adults with and without sarcopenia. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from South Dakota State University, aimed to examine the differences in muscle oxygen
Medical research
Male youth academy footballers are susceptible to apophyseal injuries, which can have lasting effects on their health and performance. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine investigated the incidence, severity, and burden of apophyseal injuries among U9-U21 academy football players over two seasons. The researchers found
Medical research
A cross-sectional study published in npj Parkinson's Disease has reported a significant association between isolated REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) and subjective cognitive decline (SCD). The study, conducted by researchers at the Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, found that individuals with iRBD were more likely to
Medical research
Research conducted by a team of scientists at Orygen, led by Sidhant Chopra, explored the potential of brainwide measures of functional coupling in predicting clinical outcomes for patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP). The study, published in Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science, aimed to identify prognostic biomarkers that
Lung diseases
Preclinical studies have long sought to understand the therapeutic potential of umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSC) in lung regeneration. Recent research has provided convincing evidence that UC-MSC can prevent lung injury and promote lung regeneration. However, their limited therapeutic efficacy within clinics has been a long-standing concern. Current
Electroencephalography
Research has identified new findings on the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on electroencephalographic (EEG) variables in schizophrenia. A systematic scoping review compiled data from 25 papers, which collectively reported 42 occurrences of EEG changes induced by tDCS. The majority of papers applied 20 minutes of 2 mA
Medical research
A recent study published in the journal Neurorehabilitation has found that combining motor imagery and action observation therapies can be beneficial in improving functionality in individuals with various neurological and ageing-related disorders. The research, conducted by a team from the Public University of Navarre (UPNA), involved a systematic review and
