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TuesdayFeb 22, 2022 9:30 am

Healthcare Providers Exhibiting PTSD Symptoms Similar to Veterans’

Recent studies have found that first responders and healthcare workers are displaying symptoms of PTSD that are similar to veterans who have served in combat. Researchers and healthcare providers believe that if administrators fail to find ways to offer relief to medical staff and hospitals that continue to be overwhelmed with COVID patients, many healthcare workers will leave areas where they care for coronavirus patients or leave the healthcare sector completely. This would further strain the capacity of hospitals to offer necessary care while staffing shortages increase. Dr. Rebecca Hendrickson, a VA Puget Health Care System clinical psychiatrist, stated that…

TuesdayFeb 22, 2022 9:30 am

AREV Life Sciences Global Corp. (CSE: AREV) (OTC: AREVF) Is ‘One to Watch’

In the first quarter of 2022, AREV acquired Wright & Well Essentials Inc., a firm with an extensive hemp and cannabis line of branded products currently sold in Oregon and expanding markets. The company’s online sales and marketing platform, Medicine Merchant™, is in the final stages of development; the platform has the potential to revolutionize consumer access to therapeutic interventions and personalized medicine via partnerships with telemedicine providers. A recent peer-reviewed study by a member of AREV’s scientific advisory board (“SAB”) has demonstrated the potential utility of specific cannabinoids against all variants of COVID-19. Further additions to AREV’s SAB in…

FridayFeb 18, 2022 9:30 am

Dietician-Advised Healthy Habits For Prediabetics

Data from the American Diabetes Association shows that in 2019, 96 million individuals in America aged 18 and above had prediabetes. If you have prediabetes, it is recommended that you make healthy lifestyle choices and follow your treatment plan to help delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. In addition to this, here are a few healthy habits recommended by registered dietitian nutritionists that individuals with prediabetes can incorporate into their daily routines. Fill your plate with plant-based foods Plant-based foods such as legumes, beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruit, seeds and nuts contain various disease-fighting nutrients that help…

ThursdayFeb 17, 2022 1:14 pm

Nemaura Medical Inc. (NASDAQ: NMRD) Seeks to Provide Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Solutions to Millions of Patients Worldwide

Over 420 million people around the globe currently have diabetes, with the figure set to rise by 55% over the next 25 years Millions of patients required to measure their blood glucose levels daily to accurately determine their insulin dosage amounts Nemaura Medical has launched two constant glucose monitoring solutions – the SugarBEAT(R) device as well as the MiBoKo application, which seek to provide users with a convenient, low-cost non-invasive CGM solution Diabetes affects 34 million people in the United States and upwards of 400 million people globally, with the number of affected individuals expected to rise by approximately 55…

ThursdayFeb 17, 2022 9:30 am

Study Finds That Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumor Development

A new study has found that asthma causes T lymphocyte cells in the body to induce inflammation of the lungs and also prevent the growth of brain tumors. T lymphocyte cells, or T cells, are a type of immune cells that become activated when an individual develops asthma, a breathing disease which causes their airways to become inflamed and narrow. The study was conducted by researchers from the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, whose objective was to find out whether individuals with asthma were less likely to develop brain tumors in comparison to other people. The…

WednesdayFeb 16, 2022 9:30 am

Study Finds That Quitting Smoking Is Harder for Women

A recently published study has found that women may find it harder to stop smoking in comparison to men, especially on the first day after quitting. The study was conducted by researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, and its findings were published in the “Addictive Behaviors” journal. In a press release, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, the first author of the study, stated that a successful first day of abstinence was an important predictor for long-term success when it came to smoking cessation, noting that not much was known about why women found this period more challenging in…

TuesdayFeb 15, 2022 9:30 am

Study Finds That Children Who Consume More Vegetables, Fruits Have Better Mental Health

A new study has found that children who consumed a diet full of vegetables and fruits had better mental well-being. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia, is the first to look into the link between mental well-being, vegetable and fruit intake, breakfast and lunch choices in school children in the United Kingdom. The research was led by Social Care Partners and UEA Health, in partnership with Norfolk County Council. For the study, the team of researchers analyzed data obtained from more than 8,000 children in 50 schools across the county. Of this number,…

TuesdayFeb 15, 2022 9:30 am

Identified Psilocybin and MDMA Supplier, New Addition Strengthens Mydecine Innovations Group Inc.’s (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) Board Experience

Biotechnology company Mydecine Innovations Group is devoted to advancing the use of psychedelics for the treatment of mental illnesses and addiction Mydecine has necessary license to provide psilocybin and MDMA under Canada’s SAP program, which allows medical providers to request otherwise unavailable drug substances for the treatment of patients who have not seen success with available treatment options The license allows Mydecine to provide psilocybin and MDMA (Ecstasy) through its licensed Alberta facility and collaboration with non-profit drug development institute Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation The company has named pharmaceutical scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Victoria Hale to its Board of Directors, strengthening…

MondayFeb 14, 2022 9:30 am

UK Study Shows Dementia Risk Doubles for People with More Than One Chronic Disease

Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects individuals in their old age. The disease impacts around 57 million people globally, with experts predicting that by 2050, about 153 million individuals will have developed dementia. To compound matters even more, a new study has found that the risk of a middle-aged individual developing dementia heightens significantly, especially if they suffer from two or more chronic health issues in middle age. This is known as multimorbidity, which is the presence of two or more chronic diseases from a list of 13 diseases, including cancer, arthritis, liver disease, depression, stroke, heart failure, diabetes…

MondayFeb 14, 2022 9:30 am

Nemaura Medical Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NMRD) CEO Dr. Faz Chowdhury Addresses Growing CGM Demand at H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Conference

NMRD CEO Dr. Faz Chowdhury presented at H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Conference held January 10-13, 2022 Presentation revealed growing need for CGM devices, diabetes market estimated at $150 billion NMRD's sugarBEAT(R) devices measure glucose at the skin surface, non-invasive, easy to use NMRD recently commenced product shipments in lieu of an order for 5,000 CGM devices and 200,000 sensors to UK licensing partner MySugarWatch Limited NMRD recently announced launch of Miboko metabolic health program targeted at global employers and insurers Dr. Faz Chowdhury, CEO of Nemaura Medical (NASDAQ: NMRD), recently presented at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Conference on January 10-13, 2022,…