http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/5e861f38a1a0ef000605189b/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1142&cropY1=146&cropY2=1288 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ Anuradha Varanasi's stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/27/covid-19-pandemic-led-to-growing-acceptance-of-doctors-withholding-treatment/ According to a new study there is a steadily growing acceptance of the view that it could be ethically acceptable for doctors to refuse care. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6627985f8ec92d649c40b25b Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:15:00 -0400 2024-05-06T23:49:37-04:00 According to a new study there is a steadily growing acceptance of the view that it could be ethically acceptable for doctors to refuse care. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/25/covid-19-vaccination-associated-with-reductions-in-pediatric-cases--hospitalizations/ A California-based study found that thanks to the state’s Covid-19 immunization program, there was a reduction of 26.3% in the number of cases among children aged 6 months to 15 years. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6626587520e143466bfae0a5 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:22:00 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:27-04:00 A California-based study found that thanks to the state’s Covid-19 immunization program, there was a reduction of 26.3% in the number of cases among children aged 6 months to 15 years. AFP via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/24/loss-of-smell-might-persist-even-one-year-after-a-covid-19-infection/ A study of 340 people with a prior Covid-19 infection reported that some loss of smell persisted in close to one third of the participants with long Covid one year later. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_662630a210b00171710e6823 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:40:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:19:07-04:00 A study of 340 people with a prior Covid-19 infection reported that some loss of smell persisted in close to one third of the participants with long Covid one year later. WireImage Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/23/family-pressure-to-lose-weight-in-adolescence-linked-to-internalized-weight-stigma/ A recent Lancet study of 4060 individuals reported that the pressure to lose weight from family and the media during adolescence could have long-lasting effects. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_662621af1faffd4ab5a21959 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:30:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:15:37-04:00 A recent Lancet study of 4060 individuals reported that the pressure to lose weight from family and the media during adolescence could have long-lasting effects. UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/22/patients-treated-by-women-physicians-have-lower-mortality-study/ A new study of over 776,000 patients found that those who were treated by women physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates than those who consulted male physicians. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6626178d5e8b796ee8d30e9d Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:53:00 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:32-04:00 A new study of over 776,000 patients found that those who were treated by women physicians had lower mortality and readmission rates than those who consulted male physicians. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/22/antibiotics-do-not-provide-relief-from-lower-respiratory-tract-infections-study-finds/ A study of 718 patients who sought treatment in U.S.-based primary and emergency care settings found that antibiotics were ineffective in providing symptomatic relief. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_66260ef91faffd4ab58ec878 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 03:50:38 -0400 2024-05-02T06:02:31-04:00 A study of 718 patients who sought treatment in U.S.-based primary and emergency care settings found that antibiotics were ineffective in providing symptomatic relief. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/19/childhood-abuse-linked-to-higher-risk-of-substance-abuse-in-adulthood/ People who survived emotional abuse or neglect during their childhood might be almost three times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6620f2f032129620847e38f0 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:30:00 -0400 2024-05-02T05:50:51-04:00 People who survived emotional abuse or neglect during their childhood might be almost three times more likely to be admitted to the hospital for alcohol and substance use disorders. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/18/being-touched-often-might-help-improve-mental-health/ Receiving any form of physical touch, whether it is from other human beings or animals, can help in reducing anxiety, depression, and even pain in adults and children. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_661a513d8198b95882d67676 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:09:25 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:21-04:00 Receiving any form of physical touch, whether it is from other human beings or animals, can help in reducing anxiety, depression, and even pain in adults and children. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/12/intense-exercise-is-not-harmful-for-people-with-long-covidstudy/ A recent study found that different types of exercise were not harmful for people diagnosed with long Covid. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6613bf98570a1421bdb12e76 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:39:17 -0400 2024-04-17T10:07:34-04:00 A recent study found that different types of exercise were not harmful for people diagnosed with long Covid. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/04/06/women-who-feel-lonely-tend-to-have-unhealthy-eating-habits-study/ Loneliness might make people eat more sugary foods. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_660d4b47d4b92f708bf21edc Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:26:54 -0400 2024-04-08T04:06:56-04:00 Loneliness might make people eat more sugary foods. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/31/adderall--ritalin-linked-to-slightly-elevated-risk-of-this-heart-disorder/ Young adults with ADHD who use prescription Adderall and Ritalin were 17% more likely to develop cardiomyopathy or weakened heart muscles after one year. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_66097700415deb7a75cba095 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:57:25 -0400 2024-04-01T03:36:15-04:00 Young adults with ADHD who use prescription Adderall and Ritalin were 17% more likely to develop cardiomyopathy or weakened heart muscles after one year. Toronto Star via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/30/job-flexibility-and-security-is-essential-for-reducing-anxiety--distress/ The best way to keep anxiety and psychological distress at bay in any workplace is for employers to offer job flexibility and security to their employees. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6608283fe87b9c39e40663c8 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 22:30:00 -0400 2024-04-01T09:36:58-04:00 The best way to keep anxiety and psychological distress at bay in any workplace is for employers to offer job flexibility and security to their employees. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/30/doctors-commonly-misdiagnose-older-patients-with-pneumonia-study/ A recent JAMA study of over 17,000 hospitalized adult patients who were treated for pneumonia across 48 hospitals in Michigan reported that 12% of them were misdiagnosed. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_660803de8cb82c1d8ffd3610 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:53:45 -0400 2024-03-31T04:02:41-04:00 A recent JAMA study of over 17,000 hospitalized adult patients who were treated for pneumonia across 48 hospitals in Michigan reported that 12% of them were misdiagnosed. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/29/covid-19-linked-to-higher-risk-of-developing-autoimmune-inflammatory-rheumatic-diseases/ An acute Covid-19 infection could be linked to a higher risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after getting infected. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_660556f2458d8a6c02e43cdb Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:33:39 -0400 2024-03-30T03:36:43-04:00 An acute Covid-19 infection could be linked to a higher risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases up to 12 months after getting infected. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/28/increase-in-gonorrhea-cases-among-young-women-across-europe/ Researchers reported a steep increase in the number of young European women testing positive for sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6601366ad2fb8a6f30ecee73 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:34:42 -0400 2024-03-30T03:33:00-04:00 Researchers reported a steep increase in the number of young European women testing positive for sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. AFP via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/25/the-countries-most-and-least-accepting-of-autistic-individuals/ A new survey of 306 autistic individuals residing in eight countries found that participants from Japan and Belgium experienced the lowest levels of societal acceptance. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_65ffe24ab6683c220249772e Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:06:35 -0400 2024-03-28T17:03:14-04:00 A new survey of 306 autistic individuals residing in eight countries found that participants from Japan and Belgium experienced the lowest levels of societal acceptance. Photothek via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/24/which-adhd-medications-could-lower-risk-of-suicide--hospitalization/ People who use prescribed ADHD stimulant medications are at a lower risk of attempting suicide or dying by suicide and being hospitalized due to psychiatric issues. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_65ffcd134868e23edf31be85 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:09:46 -0400 2024-03-26T01:50:37-04:00 People who use prescribed ADHD stimulant medications are at a lower risk of attempting suicide or dying by suicide and being hospitalized due to psychiatric issues. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/21/adhd-medications-might-help-prevent-drug--alcohol-overdose/ A recent study found that ADHD medications was linked to lower rates of premature deaths from unnatural causes like accidental drug and alcohol overdoses. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_64c77b592c7b512a774d5d2b Thu, 21 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:44-04:00 A recent study found that ADHD medications was linked to lower rates of premature deaths from unnatural causes like accidental drug and alcohol overdoses. NurPhoto via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2024/03/20/infants-gut-bacteria-create-serotonin-to-build-a-robust-immune-system/ The bacteria that colonize a newborn child’s gut play a critical role in building a robust immune system, especially for preventing food allergies. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6582de44888a6f4d2ad7443b Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:40:19 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:04-04:00 The bacteria that colonize a newborn child’s gut play a critical role in building a robust immune system, especially for preventing food allergies. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2023/12/28/its-ok-to-decline-an-invitation-study-says/ If you’re feeling guilty and anxious about turning down an invitation to a social event, you can rest easy. You are probably overestimating the negative ramifications. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_658d63d1ad413a6ea0fa4abc Thu, 28 Dec 2023 08:19:50 -0500 2024-05-08T14:12:16-04:00 If you’re feeling guilty and anxious about turning down an invitation to a social event, you can rest easy. You are probably overestimating the negative ramifications. Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2023/01/16/high-levels-of-adhd-traits-linked-to-severe-anxiety--depression/ According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adults who have high levels of ADHD symptoms are at a far higher risk of experiencing mental health issues. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_63c28ce03bfa0d18a0e31903 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:07:00 -0500 2024-05-07T12:04:22-04:00 According to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports, adults who have high levels of ADHD symptoms are at a far higher risk of experiencing mental health issues. Universal Images Group via Getty Images Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/2022/05/06/can-medications-help-in-lowering-unemployment-rates-among-people-with-adhd/ In a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, a group of researchers found that the use of ADHD medications was associated with a 10% lower risk for unemployment for those diagnosed with the condition — especially women. Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor Anuradha Varanasi, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/anuradhavaranasi/ content_6275059fa05482000154e6f7 Fri, 06 May 2022 07:31:31 -0400 2024-04-19T06:20:16-04:00 In a new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, a group of researchers found that the use of ADHD medications was associated with a 10% lower risk for unemployment for those diagnosed with the condition — especially women. 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