Study suggests 14 percent of global population has been infected with Lyme disease
Photo Cred: Kamaji Ogino/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new report that analyzed studies on Lyme disease through Dec. 30, 2021, concluded that approximately 14 percent of the global population...
Read MorePoor sleep linked to increased risk of COPD flare-ups, new study finds
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold A new study assessed whether sleep quality is associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and how...
Read MoreGenetic analysis reveals coffee is safe during pregnancy
Photo Cred: Madison Inouye/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A recent study used genetics to examine coffee drinking behavior in pregnant woman and found that limited consumption of coffee had no...
Read MoreWalking may reduce knee pain in older adults
Photo Cred: Yunming Want/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new study has revealed that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among those adults aged 50 and older who...
Read MoreStudy explores negative consequences of remote learning for kids
Photo Cred: Katerina Holmes/Pexels By Avery St. Onge Computer-based learning had negative effects on children’s behavior, social lives, and sleep when compared to in-person learning, according to a recent study....
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Q&A: How to be more culturally competent in your patient practice
Photo Cred: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash By Avery St. Onge A holistic approach is essential while addressing issues of race with patients in order to give them better, more informed care,...
Read MoreDeep nerve stimulation found to reduce blood pressure
Photo Cred: Marcelo Leal/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold A new study expands upon research that explored how wireless electrodes treat hypertension and found that blood pressure and renal sympathetic...
Read MoreAAPM&R releases new guidance for diagnosing and treating long COVID-19 cardiovascular complications
Photo Cred: Sharon McCutcheon/Unsplash By Liz Gold The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) has released new guidance addressing caring for patients with long COVID-19. The guidance, entitled “Multi-Disciplinary...
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