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Feds launch criminal investigation into ‘AGGA’ dental device and its inventor

Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or “AGGA” dental device, following a recent KFF Health News-CBS News investigation, according to a motion filed in federal court.

12 Apr 2023

The international spread of drug-resistant Shigella sonnei

Researchers examined the international dissemination of the outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Shigella sonnei.

12 Apr 2023

What is the nutritional impact of switching to plant-based foods that mimic animal-source meat and dairy?

Researchers estimated the nutritional implications of replacing ‘easily swappable’ animal-origin dairy milk and meat.

12 Apr 2023

An extremely rare case report of rebound multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children

Researchers described the case report of an infant boy experiencing rebound MIS-C.

12 Apr 2023

What factors increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms in long COVID patients?

Researchers reviewed to identify factors that increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms among long coronavirus disease patients.

12 Apr 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Researchers assessed the incidence rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections pre- and post-SARS-CoV-2 Omicron VOC dominance among infants.

12 Apr 2023

Understanding the dynamics of airborne transmission in enclosed spaces: implications for disease control in indoor superspreading events

Researchers investigated the dynamics of airborne diseases in enclosed spaces.

12 Apr 2023

How did mandating a short paid maternity leave impact work and fertility in Switzerland?

Researchers investigated the effects of the 14-week paid maternity leave mandate in Switzerland.

12 Apr 2023

Conflicting recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in Canada

In a recent study published in the journal SSM – Qualitative Research in Health, researchers in Canada examined expert discourses about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in pregnancy.

12 Apr 2023

MUSC study reveals the two most important factors driving COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

South Carolina residents were more hesitant than Americans as a whole to receive the COVID-19 vaccine during the fall of 2020, report researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina in the Journal of Psychiatry Research.

11 Apr 2023

University Hospital Bonn coordinates eWHORM project to combat worm infections in sub-Saharan Africa

African and European partners join forces to enable the World Health Organisation's (WHO) "Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases" (NTDs) and reduce the burden of disease associated with worm infections.

11 Apr 2023

Moving health services closer to where patients live

Research is revealing that some patients living far away from specialist health service provision choose not to use these services because of the long distances they have to travel.

11 Apr 2023

Social media's impact on health outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic

Now that we've arguably rounded the corner from the pandemic, researchers are dissecting our response and how we can improve it in the future.

11 Apr 2023

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.

11 Apr 2023

Study examines the gendered risk factors of incarcerated youth charged with prostitution

In the United States, federal laws were created to effectively decriminalize prostitution in minors under the age of 18.

11 Apr 2023

Financial impact of a loved one's cancer diagnosis impacts partner's quality of life

A cancer diagnosis can cause financial strain on patients as they cope with the cost of treatment and lost work. But what about their partners?

11 Apr 2023

Digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer screening performance in community practice

Researchers have found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has improved breast cancer screening performance in community practice and identifies more invasive cancers, compared to digital mammography.

11 Apr 2023

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Researchers explored the relationship between microbiome and vulvovaginitis.

11 Apr 2023

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

Researchers evaluated the detrimental effects of excessive consumption of carbonated drinks on dental health.

11 Apr 2023

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Researchers reviewed the evidence on the effects of dietary patterns, nutritional supplements, and foods on cognitive decline.

11 Apr 2023

Healthcare News

Feds launch criminal investigation into ‘AGGA’ dental device and its inventor

The international spread of drug-resistant Shigella sonnei

What is the nutritional impact of switching to plant-based foods that mimic animal-source meat and dairy?

An extremely rare case report of rebound multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children

What factors increase the risk of psychiatric symptoms in long COVID patients?

SARS-CoV-2 infection among infants born to maternal COVID-19 cases during Omicron variant predominance

Understanding the dynamics of airborne transmission in enclosed spaces: implications for disease control in indoor superspreading events

How did mandating a short paid maternity leave impact work and fertility in Switzerland?

Conflicting recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in Canada

MUSC study reveals the two most important factors driving COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

University Hospital Bonn coordinates eWHORM project to combat worm infections in sub-Saharan Africa

Moving health services closer to where patients live

Social media's impact on health outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic

Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Study examines the gendered risk factors of incarcerated youth charged with prostitution

Financial impact of a loved one's cancer diagnosis impacts partner's quality of life

Digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer screening performance in community practice

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

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