Physician associates need new job title, says review
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.
Category: Health
Childhood heart health predicts lifelong well-being, study finds
Optimal heart health from birth through adolescence, as measured by a combination of metrics, leads to long-lasting cardiovascular and overall physical, cognitive and mental health
Why buckwheat may be the best flour for gluten-free baking
Research shows buckwheat flour leads in gluten-free scone acceptability, emphasizing its role in enhancing texture and taste in gluten-free bakery products.
New method expands access to patient-specific amniotic stem cells
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that amniotic fluid stem cells can be safely collected from vaginal fluid after childbirth
How To Find the Right Medical Rehab Services
Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a joint replacement, a severe burn, or a spinal cord
Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed
Rehab hospitals that help people recover from major surgeries and injuries have become a highly lucrative slice of the health care business. But federal data
Routine vaccines may be the key to fighting antibiotic resistance
A study reveals that rising vaccine coverage in children is linked to reduced antibiotic prescriptions, suggesting a shift in the fight against drug resistance.
UK Biobank completes world’s largest whole-body imaging project
In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the world’s largest whole body imaging project
Loneliness amplifies cognitive decline in individuals with hearing loss
Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness — hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk
Optogenetic platform enables precise discovery of anti-aging therapeutics
A landmark study published in Cell has unveiled a first-of-a-kind optogenetic screening platform, developed by scientists at Integrated Biosciences, a biotechnology company integrating optogenetics, chemistry
Shared brain circuit drives opposite mating behaviors in male and female mice
In animals with social structures, the drive to reproduce is a complex process; governed by the brain, it’s influenced by both internal cues such as
High dietary inflammatory index tied to increased prevalence of eczema
High dietary inflammatory index (DII), which quantifies the inflammatory potential of diet, is associated with increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study
Taurine could power your energy drink, and maybe cancer cells too: Here’s what you need to know
Energy drinks are big business. Marketed as quick fixes for fatigue and performance dips, energy drinks are especially popular among young people, athletes, sports enthusiasts
Research explains how low sodium weakens the heart’s electrical signals
New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of the heartbeat in patients taking widely used