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How Chances Of Dementia Increase If Mild Cognitive Impairment And Other Signs Remain Underdiagnosed Or Undiagnosed

October 26, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

How do the chances of dementia increase if mild cognitive impairment and other signs remain underdiagnosed or undiagnosed? Chances of Dementia Continue to Increase if Mild Cognitive Impairment and Signs Remain Underdiagnosed and Undiagnosed Chances of dementia continue to increase if mild cognitive impairment and other signs remain underdiagnosed and undiagnosed, wherein early signs and … Read more

Former President George W. Bush Urges Continued Funding for Vital HIV/AIDS Program

October 26, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

In a letter addressed to Congress, the institute, led by the former Republican president, implored lawmakers to continue supporting PEPFAR. Former President George W. Bush Institute is calling on the U.S. Congress to maintain funding for the PEPFAR, a vital global HIV/AIDS program responsible for saving millions of lives The initiative collaborates with non-profit organizations, … Read more

Youth Mental Health Crisis Increases ER Visits Among Young Children With Mental Health-Related Disorders

October 25, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

The youth mental health crisis increased ER visits among young children with mental health-related disorders. Youth Mental Health Crisis Increases ER Visits as Young Children with Mental Health-Related Disorders Increases The youth mental health crisis reportedly increased the number of emergency room visits among young children suffering from mental health-related disorders as the entire school … Read more

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine Shortage Spurs Revised Recommendations for Infant Protection

October 25, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

Previously, an advisory panel had suggested administering the monoclonal antibody shot Beyfortus to all infants below 8 months entering their first RSV season and to those aged 8 to 19 months at heightened risk during their second season. In response to a shortage of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, health authorities are revising their recommendations … Read more

Increased Anxiety And Depression Continue To Rise Among College Students Regardless Of Race Following Pandemic

October 24, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

Increased anxiety and depression continued to rise among college students regardless of race following the pandemic. Increased Anxiety and Depression Continue Among College Students Regardless of Race Following COVID-19 Pandemic Increased anxiety and depression continued to rise among college students regardless of race following the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein both white students and racial and minority … Read more

Americans With Obesity Face Potential Medication Dosage Issues

October 23, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

These issues arise from the fact that individuals with higher body fat percentages metabolize drugs differently, yet they are often excluded from research trials. Recent studies indicate that Americans with obesity may face challenges in receiving effective medication treatment due to dosing discrepancies This exclusion results in prescribed doses that can be either too high … Read more

Lawrence Faucette’s Successful Pig Heart Transplant Marks Medical Milestone

October 22, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

This groundbreaking surgery, performed by Dr. Bartley Griffith of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, marked only the second time this procedure has been attempted on a human. Lawrence Faucette, a 58-year-old patient with end-stage heart disease, has successfully undergone an innovative procedure involving a genetically modified pig heart transplant Dr. Muhammad Mohiuddin, director … Read more

How People Diagnosed With Herpes Cope With Mental And Emotional Distress Following Discrimination And Judgment

October 21, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

Here’s how people diagnosed with herpes cope with mental and emotional distress following judgment from others. Mental and Emotional Distress People Diagnosed with Herpes Experienced After Getting Judgment and Discrimination from Others People diagnosed with herpes experience mental and emotional distress from others who discriminate and judge them after learning they have been diagnosed with … Read more

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Lead Groundbreaking Genetic Database Initiative

October 21, 2023 by Roselyn Sarita

Spearheaded by Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, in collaboration with Regeneron Genetics Center, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche, this endeavor seeks to compile genetic material from half a million individuals of African descent. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are at the forefront of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at assembling the world’s largest genetic … Read more

Youth Mental Health Crisis Continues Following Insufficient Support From Government Amidst National Emergency

October 20, 2023 by Catherine Mirandilla

The youth mental health crisis continued following insufficient support from the government amidst the national emergency. Youth Mental Health Crisis Continues to Affect Young People Suffering from Stress, Depression, and Other Mental Health Problems The youth mental health crisis continued to affect young people suffering from various mental health problems, including stress and depression, wherein … Read more