Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections, with catheter-associated UTIs accounting for more than half of infections contracted in hospitals. When detected early and accurately, UTIs are treatable. Current…
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Smartphone-linked catheter sensor could spot UTIs sooner than lab cultures
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Taliban cracks down on women who don’t cover up in public : NPR
An Afghan woman, wearing a burqa, visits a hospital in Herat with her child. In early November, agents of the the ministry…
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Tailored antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients
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SIGN INAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to pose a challenge worldwide—especially when…
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Tailored antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients
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Study finds immune signature linked to treatment-resistant myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the connection between nerves and muscles. This attack causes muscle weakness that can affect vision, movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing. While many…
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More primary PCI across Europe did not lower heart attack death rates, ESC data suggest
An increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions does not appear to have resulted in reduced mortality rates, according to results presented at the EAPCI Summit 2026. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a…
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Most transgender people have been victims of violence, study says
Most transgender and gender-diverse people have been victims of physical or sexual violence, a new evidence review says. Overall, nearly two-thirds (64%) of transgender and gender-diverse people worldwide experienced physical or sexual violence…
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Grip strength links to longer life in women over 60
A large, diverse cohort study shows that muscle strength, especially grip strength, may signal survival odds in older women, regardless of how much they move, how long they sit, or their measured fitness level.
Study: Muscular…
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Infants at higher autism likelihood show shallower deep sleep, even in quiet rooms
Babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied the link between sleep and sensory sensitivity, which is common in…
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Colorectal screening boosts early diagnoses in first two years, randomized trial suggests
More cases of colorectal cancer are detected at an early stage with screening. This is according to new research based on data from over 278,000 60-year-olds, who were randomly selected to undergo one of two interventions or no screening at all…
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