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2023

Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study Finds

Fertility Issues? Ovulation Tests Can Help, Study FindsTUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of clinical trials with an eye toward successful conception affirms that timing is key when trying to get pregnant.The review found that using urine ovulation tests to time intercourse improved both birth and pregnancy rates in women under 40 who had been trying to get pregnant for less than a year.Using seven controlled trials involving more than 2,000 women or couples, the review found that timing intercourse around the fertile period using a urine ovulation test boosted the chances of pregnancy and live birth to between 20% to 28%, compared to 18% without using the tests."Many couples find it difficult to achieve a pregnancy, which can lead to concerns about their fertility,” said lead author Tatjana Gibbons, a researcher at...

Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

19 September 2023
Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An OverviewTUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for meds that can be purchased at a local drug store or filled with a doctor’s prescription, whether your pain is caused by normal wear and tear (osteoarthritis) or inflammatory disease.Over-the-counter medsSome of the best over-the-counter (OTC) medications for controlling arthritis pain are acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen and acetylsalicyclic acid (aspirin), better known by brand names like Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, Aleve or Anacin.Ibuprofen, naproxen and aspirin are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).While those...

Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's...

19 September 2023
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child`s Odds for InjuryTUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping kids play safely, according to Nemours Kids Health. The medical organization suggests starting with proper equipment. Use it, but also make sure the safety gear is the right size, fits well and is right for the sport. That includes helmets for baseball, softball, bike riding and hockey, as well as for inline skating or riding scooters and skateboards.Ask your child's coach about the appropriate helmets, shoes, mouth guards, athletic cups and supporters, and padding, Nemours advised. Also ask about protective eyewear for racquet sports, field hockey, lacrosse, basketball,...

Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the...

19 September 2023
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the DangerTUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it.That sudden rapid shaking of ground as the rocks underneath the earth shift can happen anywhere, but higher-risk areas in the United States include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and the entire Mississippi River Valley.In their aftermath, earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides and avalanches.That's why the best time to prepare for such a disaster is before it happens, according to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).FEMA offers some tips for preparing for an earthquake.Start preparing by creating an emergency plan that includes an out-of-state...

ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department Patients

18 September 2023
ChatGPT Equals Doctors in Diagnosing Emergency Department PatientsMONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Emergency medicine doctors someday might rely on consultation from artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT to help them quickly and accurately diagnose patients’ ailments.A new study found that ChatGPT performed about as well as human doctors in diagnosing patients, when both are given the same set of clinical information.“In the end, they were pretty comparable,” said senior researcher Steef Kurstjens, a clinical chemist with Jeroen Bosch Hospital in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. “And as they're pretty comparable, [AI] might be helpful to speed up the process or enhance the amount of diagnoses at the emergency department.”For the study, two-doctor teams and the artificial intelligence program each reviewed physician’s...
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