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Real-Time Allergy Mapping with Internet-Based Surveillance

Seasonal allergies, which affect around 26% of Americans, come with significant economic and productivity costs, especially as climate change drives higher pollen and mould levels.

TAVR Outcomes: Insights From the STS/ACC TVT Registry

Researchers have found a modest increase in risk-adjusted 30-day mortality rates following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) between 2019 and 2022.

Healthy Diet Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer Progression

A cohort study has explored the link between diet and the risk of prostate cancer grade reclassification in men diagnosed with grade group (GG) 1 disease undergoing active surveillance.

Floor Sampling Predicts COVID-19 Hospital Outbreaks

Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on the floors of healthcare worker-only areas in hospitals is strongly associated with impending COVID-19 outbreaks in hospital wards.

Poor Sleep Quality in Middle Age Linked to Accelerated Brain Ageing

New research published has shown that poor sleep quality in early middle age may be associated with signs of accelerated brain ageing later in life.

Loneliness Increases Dementia Risk

A meta-analysis of longitudinal data from over 600,000 individuals reveals that loneliness significantly increases the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment.

Increased Number of Psychology Referrals for Children with Allergies

New data reveal a more than 50% increase in psychology referrals for food allergy-related anxiety at one centre in 2023 compared to the previous four years.

The Effect of Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields on Cancer Risk

A review found no strong evidence linking radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from mobile phones and other sources to an increased risk of cancer, including brain tumours.

Increased Cancer Risk in Patients with Graves' Disease

A new South Korean study reveals that patients with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder, may have an increased risk of developing cancers

Maternal Mortality Rates Rise in the UK

A report highlights a significant rise in maternal mortality rates between 2020–2022 compared to previous years, with 296 women dying during or shortly after pregnancy.