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9May
2023

Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Latex Allergy: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentsTUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Having a latex allergy is no fun, but it can be a real challenge for health professionals who have to work with a wide variety of medical equipment that can contain the allergen.Latex allergy can trigger a range of symptoms, from itchy hives and rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis. While StatPearls estimates that it only affects 1% to 2% of the population, it can be a source of frustration for those who have it. To make matters worse, the same report suggests that latex allergy is more likely in health care workers, who are surrounded by items containing latex, including stethoscopes, electrode pads, syringes, respirators, gloves, drainage tubes and more.Understanding latex allergy is crucial, especially for those frequently exposed to...

Multiple Head Injuries May Raise Alzheimer's Risk for...

9 May 2023
Multiple Head Injuries May Raise Alzheimer`s Risk for VeteransTUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- People who repeatedly suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may be more apt to develop Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.TBI can result from direct hits to the head or from indirect sources such as shockwaves from battlefield explosions.The brains of otherwise healthy military personnel who were exposed to explosions were found to have an abnormal accumulation of amyloid-beta protein, which can lead to Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases. The findings were published May 9 in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.“Amyloid-beta is a molecule not normally found in the brains of young patients,” said study author Dr. Carlos Leiva-Salinas, associate professor of radiology at the University of Missouri...

Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep...

8 May 2023
Everyday Internet Use by Older Adults Might Help Keep Dementia at BayMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a world increasingly consumed by social media, much has been made of the amount of time younger generations spend online every day — and the harms that habit can bring.But now a new study of older adults suggests that regular internet use may actually be a boon for older Americans, staving off the long-term risk for dementia.“We studied the association between internet usage and the risk of dementia in the long term among dementia-free adults aged 50 and older,” explained study author Gawon Cho. “We found that regular users experienced approximately half the risk of dementia than non-regular users,” said Cho, a doctoral student in the department of social and behavioral sciences at New York University's School of Global Public...

FDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for...

8 May 2023
FDA Approves First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for Arthritis in DogsMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Man’s aging best friend has a new treatment to dull osteoarthritis pain as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced approval Friday of the first monoclonal antibody for dogs.Called Librela, the bedinvetmab shot controls pain from the most common form of arthritis in dogs. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects about 25% of dogs during their lifetime.In this condition, the cartilage cushion in the joints breaks down, causing bones to rub against each other. Besides pain, dogs with OA have limited joint movement, and sometimes bone spurs.The medication is the second monoclonal antibody approved for animal use. The FDA approved one to treat cats with OA in January 2022.To evaluate the drug, field studies were conducted in both the United States...

Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer's-Linked Memory Loss

5 May 2023
Deep Sleep Might Be a Buffer Against Alzheimer`s-Linked Memory LossFRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Getting good sleep is an important part of wellness for many reasons, but new research suggests deep sleep may even guard against memory loss linked to Alzheimer's.While disrupted sleep has been linked with accumulating beta-amyloid plaques in the brain faster, scientists found that superior amounts of deep, slow-wave sleep can be protective against memory decline in those with a high burden of Alzheimer’s disease.This could help ease some of dementia’s most devastating outcomes, the experts said.“With a certain level of brain pathology, you're not destined for cognitive symptoms or memory issues,” said study author Zsófia Zavecz, a postdoctoral researcher from the University of California, Berkeley’s Center for Human Sleep Science....
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