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ThursdayFeb 24, 2022 9:30 am

One’s View of the Future Could Facilitate Recovery from AUD

New research has found that altering the time perspective of individuals suffering from alcohol use disorder (“AUD”) can improve their recovery. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Virginia Tech, had its findings published in “Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.” Figures from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration show that more than 15 million individuals in America suffer from alcohol use disorder, which creates an economic burden of almost $250 billion annually. Warren Bickel, the Carilion Behavioral Health Research Professor at Virginia Tech stated that the researchers had taken a new approach, which showed ways to…

WednesdayFeb 23, 2022 10:15 am

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. (NEO: MYCO) (OTC: MYCOF) Communicating the Therapeutic Benefits of Psychedelics; Advocating for Accurate and Consistent Messaging to Promote The Acceptance of Psychedelics in Therapeutics

Studies suggest that psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA offer health benefits when used to treat patients with depression and PTSD These results have encouraged scientists, psychotherapists, and entrepreneurs, who say that FDA approvals may be on the horizon Mydecine is playing a vital role in pushing the knowledge of the benefits of psychedelic compounds by undertaking clinical research in partnership with academics In a recent interview, company CEO Josh Bartch emphasized the need for consistent messaging to push the adoption of psychedelics among the medical community, and help assuage concerns of patients who may be wary of psychedelic treatments…

WednesdayFeb 23, 2022 9:30 am

The Focus for Healthcare IT Professionals This Year

Most healthcare organizations have adapted to various changes since the coronavirus pandemic’s onset. In the last two years, these organizations have reduced a number of requirements and rules in an effort to speed up the changes required to address the pandemic, which is a big opportunity for innovation. Below are leadership strategies and technologies that CIOs can focus on this year to truly transform the IT and healthcare sectors. Develop accessible platforms Health systems currently have strong analytics tools that they use to extract data from health records. Finding ways to develop even better platforms that can access more comprehensive…

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,…