Research Shows Probiotics May Help Ease Depression
But possible contribution to lessening anxiety not yet clear, evidence review suggests. Probiotics either taken by themselves or when combined with prebiotics, may help to…
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237+ Million Medication Errors Made Every Year in England – Costing Over £98 Million and 1700+ Lives
Avoidable consequences cost NHS upwards of £98 million and 1700+ lives every year. More than 237 million medication errors are made every year in England,…
Does Proper PPE and Training Prevent COVID-19 Infection in Healthcare Workers? – Here’s the Data
New study underlines importance of adequate PPE and training for frontline health professionals to prevent COVID-19 infection. Despite being at high risk of exposure to…
Famotidine (Pepcid AC) May Curb COVID-19 Symptoms – Effects Felt Within 1–2 Days
Clinical trial of those who don’t require hospital admission warranted. A widely available and inexpensive drug that is used to ease the symptoms of indigestion…
Wearing Face Masks at Home 79% Effective at Curbing COVID-19 Transmission to Family Members Before Symptoms Emerge
Wearing Face Masks at Home Might Help Ward Off COVID-19 Spread Among Family Members Wearing face masks at home might help ward off the spread…
“Silent” COVID-19 Infection May Be Far More Common Than Thought – High Rate of False Negative Test Results
More than 8 out of 10 cruise ship passengers testing positive for infection had no symptoms. The prevalence of ‘silent’ symptomless COVID-19 infection may be…
Results From Randomized Clinical Trial Do Not Support Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
Adverse events were more common in those receiving the drug. The anti-inflammatory drug hydroxychloroquine does not significantly reduce admission to intensive care or death in…
Experts Dire Warning: 250,000,000 People in Africa Will Catch Coronavirus and Up to 190,000 Will Likely Die
Health systems will struggle to cope without steps to stop spread of the virus, warn WHO experts. Nearly a quarter of a billion people across…
Is It Wrong to Prioritize Younger People Over Older COVID-19 Patients?
With services overburdened, healthcare professionals are having to decide who should receive treatment. But is it wrong to prioritize younger patients with COVID-19? Two experts…
Many Popular Fertility and Pregnancy Planning Apps May Be Inaccurate
There is a scant evidence base on their use and lack of fertility specialist input in their development. Many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps…
Antimalarial Drugs, Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine, May Ward Off COVID-19 – Here’s How to Use the Limited Global Supply
Restrict antimalarial usage to healthy people at highest risk and those testing positive but still symptomless, suggest doctors. Limited global supplies may scupper proposals to…
Patient Safety Risk Concerns Over ‘Exaggerated’ Claims of AI Outperforming Doctors
Misleading claims fuel hype and pose a patient safety risk, warn researchers. Many studies claiming that artificial intelligence is as good as (or better than)…
Acupuncture Can Reduce Migraine Headaches – Effective Alternative to Drugs
Acupuncture can reduce migraine headaches compared to both sham (placebo) acupuncture and usual care, finds a new trial from China published by The BMJ today. The researchers…
Infections Responsible for 20% of Childhood Deaths in England and Wales
Infections are still responsible for one in five childhood deaths in England and Wales, with respiratory infections topping the league table of known causes, reveals…
Action Needed on Dangerous Pet Snakes, Demands Animal Welfare Experts
Animal Welfare Experts Demand: Tighten Up Law on Keeping Dangerous Snakes as Pets The law on keeping dangerous snakes as pets should be tightened up,…
Teen Vapers Less Likely to Go On to Smoke Than Peers Trying Out Other Tobacco Products
Observed ‘Gateway’ Effect of E-Cigarettes Among Teens ‘Likely to Be Small’ The observed ‘gateway’ effect of e-cigarette use among teens is “likely to be small,”…
100,000 Convicted Felons Across US Likely Still Own Guns, Despite Being Banned From Doing So
No nationwide program to recover these banned weapons; only state to do so is California. Around 100,000 convicted felons across the US still likely own…
Study Finds Fish Oil Supplements May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Death
Further studies should explore what dose is needed to achieve a clinically meaningful effect. Regular use of fish oil supplements may be linked to a…