The COVID-19 pandemic has spiked the overdose death rate from opioid use. For people who rely on medications (buprenorphine, methadone, and extended-release naltrexone) to treat opioid use disorders,… [+4414 chars]
Editor's note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape's Coronavirus Resource Center. This article was originally published in Spanish on Medscape. MADRID, Spain Individuals with sub… [+10312 chars]
A mutated gene found in more than 20% to 30% of breast cancer recurrences may help tumors become more aggressive and promote metastasis, according to a pair of new studies that uncover mechanisms beh… [+4027 chars]
TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Lower levels of sex hormones might be tied to tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff in men and women, a new study suggests. Among women with low levels of … [+4840 chars]
Omicron is more likely than other coronavirus variants to cause upper airway infection (UAI) among children, putting them at risk of heart attack and other severe complications, according to a study.… [+2454 chars]
If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become.That's according to a University of Michigan study that examined t… [+6447 chars]
Zika virus has gained increased media attention over the last decade. Although it is mostly found in South and Mid-America, cases have also been found in the U.S.A. The virus is carried by mosquitos… [+4565 chars]
Summary: People with severe mental health conditions have a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and other cardiovascular events than those without mental health disorders. Researchers sa… [+7520 chars]
<ul><li>Researchers say about 1 in 4 adults is affected by nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.</li><li>They say the condition often isnt diagnosed until its later stages.</li><li>They say the disorder … [+4684 chars]
Abstract Background Severe mental illness (SMI; schizophrenia, bipolar disorders (BDs), and other nonorganic psychoses) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD-rel… [+100171 chars]
The number of unexplained hepatitis infections in children continues to grow, with cases now reported in Ireland and at least five other countries, according to the European Centre for Disease Contro… [+2797 chars]
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IANS): Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) that can act as a green de-contaminant for Covid-19.… [+2367 chars]
