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  Dermatology

  Wireless smart bandage provides new insights on healing chronic wounds

  Written by Charlie King | 30 Nov 2022

  Some wounds just won’t heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing. Chronic wounds can last months and lead to anxiety… read more.

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  'In Discussion With'

  Vitamin D: endocrine, intracrine and paracrine functions

  Written by Christine Clark | 30 Nov 2022

  Recent studies suggest that vitamin D has a much broader role in the human body than its well-documented effects on calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. It has a… read more.

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  Cardiology

  Severe obesity in youth a risk factor for early atrial fibrillation

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 29 Nov 2022

  Morbid obesity at age 18 may be linked to an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation in younger middle age, according to a study of around 1.7 million men… read more.

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  Orthopaedics

  Quarter of former Olympians suffer from osteoarthritis

  Written by Charlie King | 29 Nov 2022

  One in four retired Olympians reported a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, the form of arthritis that causes changes in the joint and can lead to discomfort, pain and disability,… read more.

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  Neurology

  Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain structure

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 28 Nov 2022

  A new MRI study reveals that consumption of alcohol, even in low to moderate amounts during pregnancy, can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development. Alcohol… read more.

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  Cardiology

  Can black tea boost heart health?

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 28 Nov 2022

  A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life, according to Australian scientists. However, if you’re not a tea drinker, there are… read more.

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  Pathology

  EMA sets up expert group on medicine innovation

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 27 Nov 2022

  The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has established a Quality Innovation Expert Group (QIG) to support innovative approaches for the development, manufacture, and quality control of medicines for the… read more.

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  Pharmacology

  EU gives green light for new medicines

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 27 Nov 2022

  The European Medicine Agency’s (EMA) key human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended four medicines for approval at its November 2022 meeting. This brings to 84 the number of… read more.

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  Infectious Diseases

  European Medicines Agency steps up effort on superbugs

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 26 Nov 2022

  The number of people in Europe dying because of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections has hit an all time high, according to new EU data. An estimated 35,000 Europeans… read more.

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  COVID-19

  Post-COVID syndrome can strike at any age

  Written by Gary Finnegan | 26 Nov 2022

  Children, adolescents and adults have recorded significant new illnesses across 13 distinct diagnosis and symptom complexes after infection with COVID-19, according to a new study published in PLOS Medicine by… read more.

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  ENT

  1 billion + young people potentially at risk of hearing loss from headphones, earbuds, loud music venues

  Written by Charlie King | 25 Nov 2022

  More than 1 billion teens and young people are potentially at risk of hearing loss because of their use of headphones and earbuds and attendance at loud music… read more.

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  Pain

  Half of patients in telemedicine program for opioid use disorder current with medication a month later

  Written by Charlie King | 25 Nov 2022

  More than half of the patients who were prescribed medication to treat opioid use disorder through a virtual program established during the pandemic continued with their treatment at… read more.