Strongest association found for genes involved in natural killer cell activation Findings suggest need for more refined, personalised risk prediction models Damaging variants in genes involved in a rapid immune response (innate immunity) are significantly linked to earlier breast cancer onset in carriers of the harmful BRCA1 genetic mutation, reveal ...
Mental health drug purchases lower among those with more siblings after mother’s death Having more brothers and sisters may make it easier to cope with the death of a parent, in midlife, particularly when it’s the mother who dies, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community ...
May confer immediate to short term benefits, but current evidence “very uncertain" This, plus potential skin irritation, may limit its use in clinical practice, conclude researchers Kinesio taping, or ‘KT tape’ as it’s usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, ...
Experts call for global collaboration to mitigate the harms of US policy changes The Trump administration’s decision to halt most US foreign aid and development work constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under international law, argue experts in The BMJ today. Matthew Herder and colleagues warn that these policies pose a ...
This risk may be 70% lower in novice cooks with few culinary skills, study suggests Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people’s risk of dementia by 30%, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. And this risk may be ...
Equivalent to 45 extra deaths per 100,000 live births, data analysis indicates Erodes fifth of fall in global maternal deaths achieved since 1985, say researchers Maternal deaths rise by around 11% in countries that rely on US aid following a switch from a Democratic to a Republican administration, suggest the ...
Offers a more efficient and scalable method for improving stroke care and prognosis, say researchers A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long term outcomes for patients compared with usual care, ...
Our new collection is out now >> Calls for inclusivity in global health research are intensifying. Awareness of the importance of creating more equitable and collaborative international partnerships is increasing. The decolonisation of global health research entails ensuring that diverse voices, especially from low and middle income countries, are shaping all ...
Could help target areas for cost-effective, practical community screening, say researchers Detection of a bowel cancer marker (CDH1) in wastewater may offer a new community level early warning system for the disease, suggests a proof of concept study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Wastewater surveillance could ...
Associated with less tissue loss, especially grey matter—brain’s information processing hub The combined Mediterranean and blood pressure lowering diet (MIND) may slow the structural changes related to brain ageing, finds research published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. This diet is associated with less tissue loss over time, ...
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