A study found that fourth-year medical students can identify victims of intimate partner violence, but often neglect to ask crucial questions about the patient's safety and well-being. The findings highlight the need for improved education on domestic violence screening in emergency medicine clerkships.
A new study links increased domestic production of betel quid to the incidence of head and neck cancer in Taiwan, with a strong cohort effect observed for men born between 1972-1980. The study suggests a correlation between betel quid usage and head and neck cancer incidence.
The new Mayo Clinic research indicates that mycophenolate mofetil could help many more lupus patients, offering a potential alternative to existing treatments with fewer side effects. Currently, there is no curative treatment for SLE, and many medications used to treat this disease have considerable side effects.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have created a novel drug-antidote strategy that provides greater control of drug action. The breakthrough enables the development of matched drug-antidote pairs at the beginning of the drug development process, allowing for more precise treatment.
Research in British Columbia found a seventeen-fold higher risk of diffuse large B-Cell lymphoma in HCV-infected patients. The study confirmed the viral-cancer link, previously suspected in studies from other regions with higher hepatitis C prevalence.
Researchers found a three-fold increased risk of liver cancer among diabetic patients, which rose to almost four-fold when medication was used. Diabetes did not increase risks for other types of cancer, such as melanoma or colon cancer.
Expert analysis highlights the challenges of post-conflict elections, citing cases where ill-timed or poorly designed elections can exacerbate existing tensions. The book examines UN's role in promoting democracy and explores the importance of timing, election mechanics, and political parties.
A new study found a link between men's height and their risk level for advanced prostate cancer, with tall men experiencing a 20% increased risk. Additionally, researchers discovered that fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly vitamin C and lycopene, may reduce the risk of stomach cancer by up to 45%.