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AI Stethoscope for Heart Failure, Mild Cognitive Impairment Underdiagnosed, Drug-Resistant Salmonella in Canada, COVID Corner: Mask Updates, Zepbound for Weight Loss.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 AI stethoscope to help diagnose heart failure 🩺 Gist: AI-powered stethoscopes are being trialed in GP clinics across London and Wales to improve the diagnosis of heart failure, which

What does "high blood sugar" really mean?, 8,000 steps identified as the ideal daily target, What is CalmStone?, What can you do about your heart rate variability (HRV)?, Novel Alzheimer's drug shows promising Phase 2 trial results,

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 What does "high blood sugar" really mean? Is it just what you eat? Gist: Dr. Kaberi Dasgupta, a professor at McGill University, aims to correct misconceptions about blood

New At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening, Understanding Long-COVID, Unacceptably High Childbirth Injuries in Canada, New Way to Trigger the Death of Cancer Cells Identified, COVID Corner Updates.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 New at-home screening for cervical cancer Gist: New guidelines recommend offering women take-home kits for cervical cancer screening via HPV testing, replacing the traditional Pap smears. This method

Running Therapy Equally Effective as Antidepressants, Discovery of a Sixth Basic Taste, Has Cannabis Legalization had any Benefits?, Enteric-Coated versus Uncoated Aspirin, AI Revolution in Canadian Health Care.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Study reveals that running therapy equally effective as antidepressants in alleviating depression symptoms for some Gist: A study from Amsterdam reveals running therapy as equally effective as antidepressants

Respiratory Virus Szn, Can 3D Printing Repair Brain Injuries?, Updates for Ozempic, FDA Advisory Panel Concerns Regarding Clinical Trial Data for Lung Cancer Drug Lumakras, "Long Colds" & Is it Safe to Take Expired Medications?

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 'Tis the season: Respiratory virus season🍂 Gist: Canada is gearing up for another busy respiratory virus season, offering seniors an array of vaccines to protect against COVID-19, influenza,

Unexpected Vaginal Bleeding After COVID Vaccine, Effects of Aggressively Lowering LDL-C, Potential Benefits of Wastewater Surveillance, Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Depression, COVID Corner Updates.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Unexpected vaginal bleeding after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination💉 Gist: A study found that women who don't typically menstruate (i.e., post-menopausal or women on contraception) were several times

Is Phenylephrine Bogus?, Fish Oil Supplements: Ineffective?, Should Your Blood Pressure be Measured While Seated or Lying Down?, COVID Corner: Moderna Update, 7 Health Lifestyle Habits Shown to Reduce the Risk of Depression.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Phenylephrine, a popular decongestant, supposedly no more effective than placebo. 🧐 Gist: U.S. government experts claim that the popular decongestant phenylephrine is no more effective than a placebo

The REIMAGINE Study, Effects of Misinformation about HRT and the Undertreatment of Menopause, "Barbie Botox", STOPDAPT-3 Trial, Is Depression a Direct Risk Factor for Diabetes?, COVID Consideration Corner.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 REIMAGINE study suggests MRI scans combined with PSA density tests may offer a more reliable method for detecting serious prostate cancer Gist: The REIMAGINE study, published in BMJ

Health Canada Approves First RSV Vaccine, New Tampon Design, Disrupted Brain Circuits and Disordered Eating in Obesity, New Parasitic Infection Found in Humans, Another COVID Variant.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults aged 60 and over Gist: Health Canada has approved the first vaccine for respiratory

The Y Chromosome Decoded & Why it Matters, Does Cardiovascular Risk Start in the Womb?, Brain-Computer Interface Gives a Woman Her Voice Back, Blood Factor Mimics Benefits of Exercise, Research Continues to Demonstrate the Cons of Shiftwork.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 The Y chromosome decoded: Here's why it matters! 🧬 Gist: For the first time, scientists have fully sequenced the Y chromosome, filling a significant gap in our understanding of

Should You Get All Your Vaccines in the Same Arm?, Successful Transplant of an Engineered Pig Kidney, Updated Practice Guidelines for Postdural Headache, Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Upper Limb Paralysis Post-Stroke.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Should you get all your COVID shots in the same arm? 💉 Gist: A recent study suggests that getting both doses of a sequential vaccine, like the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19

Fragrances and Memories, Grip Strength as a Vital Sign, Kombucha for Diabetes?, July 2023- The Hottest Month on Record, Another COVID Article, Importance of Hydration, Foraging for Mushrooms.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Certain fragrances lead to improvements in memory 🧠 Gist: Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, found that exposing older adults to certain fragrances for two hours nightly over

AI Uses Lung Scans to Predict Risk of Death, Low Dose Aspirin Risks When Used for Prevention, More Evidence Supporting Plant-Based Diet & What Should You Eat?

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 AI uses lung scans to predict risk of death Gist: Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that uses lung scans to predict the risk of

Beyond Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Apolipoprotein B's Crucial Role in Cardiovascular Risk.

Introduction and Editor's Tangent: Welcome to this multi-part series where we delve into the intricate topic of cholesterol (also known as lipids) and its connection to cardiovascular risk assessment. Let's kick off this series with a focus on apolipoprotein B (apo-lipo-protein), technically referred to as apolipoprotein B100. For the sake

COORDINATE-DIABETES Trial Takeaways, Liver Disease & Diabetes, Colchicine for Cardiac Disease, Air Quality & Building Your Own HEPA Filter.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 COORDINATE-DIABETES trial demonstrates that there is more to optimized health than just a prescription Gist: The COORDINATE-DIABETES trial found that an integrated intervention (i.e., improved clinician prescribing

Heart-Protective Diet Supports Whole-Fat Dairy, Over-The-Counter Birth Control, Wastewater Testing, Routine Eye Exams Could Decrease Dementia Risk.

Heart-protective diet in PURE study supports whole-fat dairy 🥛 Gist: A new global study published in the European Heart Journal, conducted across 80 countries, suggests that including or excluding unprocessed red meat and whole grains does not significantly impact the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death. Instead, diets emphasizing

Opportunistic Salpingectomy, Updated Osteoporosis Guidelines 2023, New Treatment For Acute Stroke, Tiny Patch Could Replace Blood Tests, Gut-Brain Health Explained In Under 5 Minutes.

Opportunistic salpingectomy: A way to reduce to ovarian cancer risk? Gist: Opportunistic salpingectomy, a procedure involving the removal of fallopian tubes during gynecological surgeries like C-sections or endometriosis treatment, is being recognized as a way to reduce ovarian cancer risk. Nitty-Gritty: Unlike tubal ligation, a traditional method of permanent birth

FeverPhone App, Birth Control May Increase Risk of Depression, Napping Linked to Healthier Brain, Declining Kidney Function in Younger Adults, Do I Need 8 Glasses of Water Per Day?

FeverPhone app 🌡️ Gist: A new app called FeverPhone repurposes smartphone battery temperature sensors and touchscreens to estimate users' core body temperature, potentially serving as a handy alternative to traditional thermometers. Nitty-Gritty: Researchers from the University of Washington tested the app on 37 emergency department patients and found its accuracy comparable

Non-Sugar Sweeteners A No-Go, Hope For Peanut Allergies, Buccal Fat Removal Fad, Possible New Drug For Alzheimer's, Why We Crave Sugar.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 It's official- as per the World Health Organization: non-sugar sweeteners should not be used for weight management. Gist: The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against using non-sugar sweeteners

Berberine Weight Loss, Healthier From Helping Others, New Cause Identified For High Blood Pressure, Chronic Stress Can Promote High-Calorie Food Choices, Do This One Thing Every Morning.

The Full Panel meets your TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) needs by delivering the latest medicine & health news in a nutshell. 🥜 Move over Ozempic and Tirzepatide, berberine is here!? Gist: Berberine, a natural compound used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, has gained attention as a potential weight loss

Tirzepatide is Here, Higher IQ Brains Slower to Solve Problems, Harms of Sucralose, Probiotic Supps-Not All Pros, Make Your Own Yogurt.

Move over Ozempic, Tirzepatide is here! Gist: Researchers from Eli Lilly and Company report that a new weight loss drug, tirzepatide, has helped patients lose over 20% of their body weight in a phase 3 clinical trial, a first in the field. Nitty-Gritty: The 72-week trial involved over 2,500

"Brain-Spine Interface", Nerve Transfer Surgery, Cannabis and Peripheral Artery Disease Risk, More Reasons to Walk, Are You Using the Right Sunscreen?

Transforming commands into intentions with the "brain-spine interface" 🧠 Gist: A groundbreaking "brain-spine interface" has allowed a paralyzed man to walk again. Developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, the device bridges the brain and spinal cord, facilitating the control of movement. Nitty-Gritty: Brain implants capture motion intentions, transmitting them

Nitrate Debate, Blink Rates, Refined Carbs And Cognitive Performance, Ozempic Is Not a Cure-All, Brain Cells And Their Immune Function.

The on-going debate about nitrates 🥦 Gist: Nitrate's role in human health is complex and still under investigation. Previously thought to be potentially cancer-causing, recent studies have highlighted its cardiovascular health benefits as well. Nitty-Gritty: Edith Cowan University's Nutrition and Health Innovation Research Institute, led by Dr. Catherine Bondonno, reviewed nitrate

Over 50 years of age? Or perhaps you know someone over 50? Then you may want to read this article!

Nitty-Gritty: When colorectal cancer (CRC) is caught early, 9 out of 10 people can be cured. Routine CRC screening is generally performed for those between 50-74 years of age. Screening means checking for a disease even if you don’t show any symptoms of the disease. Screening can potentially save

Lowering the Age for Mammogram Screening, Restoring Vision, Social Media and Mental Health, Flaws in the Cheese Study.

Lowering the age for mammogram screening🎀 Gist: Following the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's draft recommendation to lower the regular screening mammogram age to 40, Canadian doctors and breast cancer survivors are urging Canada to adopt similar guidelines. Nitty-Gritty: Currently, regular screening in Canada is recommended for women aged