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- OB-GYN Hospitalists Associated with Lower Severe Maternal Morbidityhttps://reachmd.com/news/ob-gyn-hospitalists-associated-with-lower-severe-maternal-morbidity/2462563/Jan. 09, 2024 A multicenter study led by a Mayo Clinic physician has found that among hospitals providing 24/7 OB-GYN coverage, institutions staffing with OB-GYN hospitalists have lower rates of severe maternal morbidity (S
- Study Shows the Economic Benefits of Reducing Socioeconomic Disparities in Youth Physical Activityhttps://reachmd.com/news/study-shows-the-economic-benefits-of-reducing-socioeconomic-disparities-in-youth-physical-activity/2462579/What would happen if the existing disparities in physical activity levels between youth of lower and higher socioeconomic statuses were eliminated? Previous studies have shown that those between 6-17 years of age in lower socioeco
- Mandatory Standards for the Indoor Environment Would Result in Immense Benefits to the Health and Productivity of People Around the Worldhttps://reachmd.com/news/mandatory-standards-for-the-indoor-environment-would-result-in-immense-benefits-to-the-health-and-productivity-of-people-around-the-world/2462538/This publication is a call to action for governments and agencies to develop, legislate and enforce IAQ standards. Boerstra: “Traditionally, governments have regulated outdoor air. But inhabitants of industrialized countries now spend more than
- New Study Shows Association of Historical Housing Discrimination and Shortfalls in Colon Cancer Treatmenthttps://reachmd.com/news/new-study-shows-association-of-historical-housing-discrimination-and-shortfalls-in-colon-cancer-treatment/2462525/Mortgage lending discrimination in the 1930s is still geographically associated with inequities in colon cancer care today. Colon cancer often can be treated successfully if detected early. Qasim Hussaini, M.D.,Photography: Jenn
- New Rice Research Project ‘Crucial for Developing Effective Treatments’ for Amyloid Diseases Such Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’shttps://reachmd.com/news/new-rice-research-project-crucial-for-developing-effective-treatments-for-amyloid-diseases-such-alzheimers-and-parkinsons/2462521/A team of Rice University researchers led by Angel Martí, professor and chair of chemistry and professor of bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering, was awarded a $1.875 million grant by the Natio
- Larger Trials Needed to Evaluate Intermittent Fasting for MS: Reviewhttps://reachmd.com/news/larger-trials-needed-to-evaluate-intermittent-fasting-for-ms-review/2462513/An intermittent fasting (IF) diet may lead to immune and metabolic alterations that ease
- Family Matters: The Role of Genetics in Glaucoma Riskhttps://reachmd.com/news/family-matters-the-role-of-genetics-in-glaucoma-risk/2462490/Glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, is a complex eye disease characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve. While elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a significant risk factor, the underlying causes of glaucoma are multifactorial, with genetics pla
- Blood Sugar Lows, Highs Hamper Brain Function in Individuals with Type 1 Diabeteshttps://reachmd.com/news/blood-sugar-lows-highs-hamper-brain-function-in-individuals-with-type-1-diabetes/2462494/Large swings in blood glucose tied to Type 1 diabetes may impact the brain’s ability to quickly process information, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University and McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. The research also showed that some individuals are more
- Researchers Identify Protein Involved in Asthma Attackshttps://reachmd.com/news/researchers-identify-protein-involved-in-asthma-attacks/2462455/Future research should focus on developing specific drugs to control the protein Piezo1 in humans, which might help control or head off allergic asthma attacks. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A protein that shuts down immune cells in the lung
- Low-Carb Diets Promote Health Equity, Backed by Sciencehttps://reachmd.com/news/low-carb-diets-promote-health-equity-backed-by-science/2462467/What was once a subject of public health debate is now a matter of clear scientific consensus: low-carb diets can be safe, nutritious, and should be included as an option within the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A group of experts, including leading nutrition and health researc