Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine, UNC McAllister Heart Institute, and the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center characterized the expression of thousands of cardiac proteins during eight critical stages of embryonic heart development. This research, published in Development Cell, will provide scientists with much-needed information to identify biological causes for congenital heart disease, or […]
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Primary Care in Crisis, Burnout Rampant in Ontario, Says OMA
Efforts to address Ontario’s crisis in primary care have borne fruit but represent only initial steps, according to the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The association states that physician burnout, driven by a large administrative burden, is at record levels. Four out of 10 doctors are considering retiring in the next five years. Dr Andrew Park […]
Ina Garten Calls This Gorgeous Cake a Summer 'Classic' & It Couldn't Be Easier to Make
According to Ina Garten, summer has officially started! As soon as fresh strawberries hit the farmer’s markets in early June, Garten begins making all her favorite go-to strawberry recipes, including a strawberry cake that is just to die for. And it’s so simple that you’ll want to make it every summer, too. Grab a carton […]
In mice, naturally derived nanocarriers reduce lung inflammation, tissue damage
Therapeutic nanocarriers engineered from adult skin cells can curb inflammation and tissue injury in damaged mouse lungs, new research shows, hinting at the promise of a treatment for lungs severely injured by infection or trauma. Researchers conducted experiments in cell cultures and mice to demonstrate the therapeutic potential of these nanoparticles, which are extracellular vesicles […]
As fewer MDs practice rural primary care, a different type of doctor helps take up the slack
For 35 years, this town's residents have brought all manner of illnesses, aches, and worries to Kevin de Regnier's storefront clinic on the courthouse square — and he loves them for it. De Regnier is an osteopathic physician who chose to run a family practice in a small community. Many of his patients have been […]
Dr Hilary issues warning about hay fever jabs to sufferers
Dr Hilary issues stark warning against hay fever jabs With a “pollen bomb” set to hit the UK this weekend, itchy eyes and runny noses will be rife across the country, leaving many hay fever sufferers reaching for medicine. If your hay fever has been especially bad this year, you might be tempted to try […]
Thirty-second test could predict your risk of cancer that usually has no signs
Prostate cancer: Doctor outlines symptoms you might experience Prostate cancer symptoms must be acted on as soon as they arrive in a bid to arrest the growth of the tumour. Worryingly, symptoms can be reluctant to rear their ugly head and alert you to the condition. However, two thirds of men wrongly believe they’ll see […]
New data from the nationwide INSPIRE study shows Long COVID is not a singular condition
The latest data from the nationwide INSPIRE study assessing the long-term symptoms and outcomes of the COVID-19 virus in nearly 6000 participants identifies four clinically distinct symptom presentations (phenotypes), adding to the growing body evidence that Long COVID is not singular condition but rather a range of conditions that may evolve, and typically improve, over […]
A supervised hospital walking program may reduce nursing facility admissions for older adults
A randomized trial of older veterans found that hospitalized persons enrolled in a supervised walking program known as STRIDE (AssiSTed EaRly MobIlity for HospitalizeD VEterans) were less likely to be discharged to a skilled nursing facility. However, the authors noted that participation in the program was low and there was no change associated with length […]
Despite stigma, UFO survey finds 19% of academics say theyve had strange sightings
The survey and the stigma Surprising findings and next steps Source: Read Full Article