There has been nationwide newborn screening in Germany since 2016. Since then, every newborn has been tested for a genetic change that leads to cystic fibrosis. Before drugs came along, the conversations that Krystina Poplawska had to have with the parents of affected newborns were often frustrating: she had to explain to them that anything … Read more
We sleep for one-third of our lives. Reducing sleep and investing that time in work or study was considered the secret to success, but it has already been revealed by numerous scientists that sleep is not simply wasted time. Sleep is an important factor determining the quality of life. Everyone knows from experience that fatigue … Read more
Accepting being sick, taking a step back, talking to loved ones… Psychotherapy is a treatment in its own right during cancer. In a few seconds, at the time of the announcement, the lives of people with cancer are turned upside down. Faced with the earthquake, the support of family and friends is obviously essential. But … Read more
Individuals who only rarely experience episodes of atrial fibrillation may be able to avoid taking their medication every day: for them, on-demand therapy can be useful if it has been discontinued under medical supervision beforehand. Between 2007 and 2020, 273 patients received “standby” therapy for atrial fibrillation at the University Hospital of Pennsylvania: They were … Read more
Prince Harry sought therapy after “cruelly” speaking to Meghan Markle during an argument, he reveals in “Spare.” The Duke of Sussex writes in the book, out Jan. 10, that he “became touchy” and “snapped” when a conversation with the “Suits” alum “took an unexpected turn” (via Us Weekly). The 38-year-old royal recalls being “disproportionately, sloppily … Read more
Intermittent fasting has been trending for a number of years. It is alternately fasted and fed. The most popular variant is called 16 to 8: People who fast this way do not eat for 16 hours and are then allowed to eat for eight hours. Many see intermittent fasting solely as a good way to … Read more
Fresenius’ new CEO, Michael Sen, should opt for quick and simple surgery to improve valuation. Starting to sell parts could be a way to reward investors and keep activist Elliott at bay. His sprawling business has been failing since Covid. It makes dialysis equipment and intravenous drugs, and runs and builds hospitals, and has suffered … Read more
Dementia: connection between protein and Alzheimer’s discovered Disease Alzheimer cannot be cured yet. However, especially in the early and middle stages, drugs and non-drug treatment methods can help to maintain memory performance for as long as possible and to alleviate side effects. Researchers now have a new one starting point for Alzheimer’s therapies found. Alzheimer … Read more