Exercise improves physical, mental health in people with alcohol use disorder“Key takeaways: Patients with alcohol use disorder who underwent exercise interventions saw improvements in physical and mental health. Exercise interventions also significantly reduced daily...
Targeting a specific gene could be key to treating hepatitis B, C and D“Chronic viral hepatitis is the long-term inflammation of the liver. It is caused by hepatitis B, C or D virus particles. Even though these viruses replicate differently, they all use the...
Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2024“Lung cancer is the most common cancer type and the most common cause of cancer death in the world. The most recent global estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) indicate that in 2022 almost 2.5 million...
What an Expert Says About Taking Magnesium for Sleep“When people struggle to fall asleep, it’s no surprise they seek solutions. Options can range from prescription medications to sleep therapy, good habits and an abundance of supplements. Taking magnesium for sleep is...
HCV Prevalence Is Linked to Age, Drug Use Patterns in Men Who Have Sex With Men“Among HIV-negative men who have sex with men who reported non-injection drug use, those who were aged 42 and older and used multiple drugs had a greater likelihood of hepatitis C...
New lung cancer screening initiative looks to increase access to care“Key Takeaways – The initiative targets low-income, uninsured, and minority populations to reduce lung cancer disparities through bilingual support and no-cost screenings. Over 700 eligible...
Delivery of inpatient cancer care varies greatly based on housing status“Key takeaways: People with cancer experiencing homelessness appeared less likely to undergo surgery or receive systemic therapy. They also got discharged against medical advice more frequently.”...
Chicago Marathon Runner Finishes Race Cancer-Free and With New Liver“One year after delaying a liver transplant to run the 2023 Chicago Marathon, Batbayar Tserendorj has a new liver, is cancer-free and completed the 2024 race, according to Northwestern Medicine (NM)....
Roche’s Alecensa receives NICE recommendation to treat ALK-positive lung cancer“Just under 100 non-small cell lung cancer patients in England will be eligible for the drug” FDA Presses Clinical Hold Button For BioNTech’s Partner Late-Stage Trial Of...
Novel Blood Test Predicts Risk of Severe Lung Disease“Northwestern Medicine investigators have created a novel blood test that identifies adults who may be at increased risk of developing severe respiratory illnesses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
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