Once considered mostly a local problem in the western United States, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have now become a nationwide crisis. A new study shows that these deaths have increased ... Read more Once considered mostly a local problem in the western United States, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have now become a nationwide crisis. A new study shows that these deaths have increased dramatically in every region of the country, with especially sharp rises in the Southeast, including states like Mississippi. The study was led by Andrew Yockey, a […] The post Meth overdose deaths have exploded everywhere in the U.S. appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements in healthcare, yet the standard method used—cuff-based blood pressure readings—may not be as reliable as most people think. A new study by rese... Read more Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements in healthcare, yet the standard method used—cuff-based blood pressure readings—may not be as reliable as most people think. A new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge reveals why this method can be inaccurate and how simple changes could make it better. Their findings could […] The post Why blood pressure cuffs can give wrong readings appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks. It could also help find other serious health problems—some of them ev... Read more A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks. It could also help find other serious health problems—some of them even life-threatening. That’s the message from a new study done by heart experts at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. This scan […] The post How one simple heart scan could save your life appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

An EU-funded initiative aims to harmonise cardiac electrophysiology training through simulation, shared standards, and EU-wide certification. Medscape News UK

Expanding eligibility for medical assistance in dying to patients without a reasonably foreseeable natural death has raised procedural and ethical questions. Medscape News Canada

Four space station crewmates undocked and plunged back to Earth Thursday, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of ... Read more Four space station crewmates undocked and plunged back to Earth Thursday, safely splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the California coast six days after NASA ordered them home early because of a medical issue. Show less

An integrase inhibitor-based antiretroviral regimen is noninferior to a boosted protease inhibitor-based regimen in treatment-naive adults with advanced HIV disease, a multinational trial finds. ... Read more An integrase inhibitor-based antiretroviral regimen is noninferior to a boosted protease inhibitor-based regimen in treatment-naive adults with advanced HIV disease, a multinational trial finds. Medscape Medical News Show less

Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how lung cancer is treated. They found that a specific signal, or marker, on cancer cells ... Read more Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how lung cancer is treated. They found that a specific signal, or marker, on cancer cells found in a patient’s blood can help predict whether a new drug called tarlatamab will work for them. This test could give doctors […] The post A simple blood test may predict lung cancer treatment outcomes appeared first on Knowridge Science Report. Show less

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and the Glazers will meet at Carrington this week to discuss Manchester United's recent turmoil. Red Devils bosses are putting their heads together for the first time since hiring... Read more SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and the Glazers will meet at Carrington this week to discuss Manchester United's recent turmoil. Red Devils bosses are putting their heads together for the first time since hiring Michael Carrick. And direct talks with the ex-Middlesbrough manager will be high on their agenda. United's upcoming committee meeting has been moved from... Show less

Every second, a trillion ghost particles stream through your body unnoticed, invisible messengers carrying secrets from the hearts of distant stars. Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen ... Read more Every second, a trillion ghost particles stream through your body unnoticed, invisible messengers carrying secrets from the hearts of distant stars. Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen have now mapped exactly where these neutrinos originate across our Milky Way Galaxy and how many reach Earth, creating the most comprehensive picture yet of these elusive particles. Show less