CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Tuberculosis Mortality: Global Spending Shortfalls and Health Implications

Despite global efforts, tuberculosis mortality remains a significant public health challenge, with insufficient funding allocated for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, underscoring the urgent need for increased investment and resource mobilization to combat the disease effectively.

December 2022

Meningitis Vaccines Could Improve Protection Again
Meningitis Vaccines Could Improve Protection Against Gonorrhea

Meningitis vaccines may confer cross-protection against gonorrhea, offering a potential strategy to enhance immune responses and reduce the global burden of gonorrhea amidst rising cases and antibiotic resistance.

December 2022

The hidden benefits of face masks
The hidden benefits of face masks

Masks can reduce severity of COVID-19 and pressure on health systems, researchers say

December 2022

Early Surgery for Acute Ureteral Colic: Identifyin
Early Surgery for Acute Ureteral Colic: Identifying the Right Patients

Identifying the right patients for early surgery in acute ureteral colic is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes and minimizing complications, necessitating a comprehensive assessment and risk stratification approach to guide clinical decision-making.

December 2022

Fasting's Impact on Major Depressive Disorder Exam
Fasting's Impact on Major Depressive Disorder Examined

Fasting influences stress systems and depressive symptoms, highlighting the potential role of dietary interventions in modulating mood and supporting mental health in individuals with major depressive disorder.

December 2022

Psychological Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain:
Psychological Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain: Supporting Treatment Decisions

Findings from studies on psychological therapies for chronic low back pain aim to better support patients and healthcare providers in making informed treatment decisions, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in managing this complex condition.

December 2022

Weight Loss of 10% or More Associated With Substan
Weight Loss of 10% or More Associated With Substantial Health Benefits

Weight loss of 10% or more is associated with significant improvements in metabolic health and reduction of obesity-related complications, highlighting the importance of achieving meaningful weight reduction goals in individuals with excess body weight.

December 2022

Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabet
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Insomnia is associated with an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, suggesting the potential role of sleep disturbances in the pathogenesis of metabolic disorders and the importance of sleep interventions in diabetes prevention and management.

December 2022

Coagulopathy associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Coagulopathy associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection

Patients with COVID-19 often have mild thrombocytopenia and increased platelet consumption. The current state of knowledge of COVID-19 and hemostasis.

December 2022

Planned Delivery Reduces Maternal Morbidity in Preeclampsia

Planned birth in cases of preeclampsia may decrease the risk of maternal morbidity, highlighting the importance of proactive management strategies to optimize outcomes for both mothers and infants in high-risk pregnancies.

December 2022