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Tactile massage helps young people with ADHD

Tactile massage can alleviate hyperactivity, impulsivity, and attention deficits in ADHD. This is the result of a small study from the University of Gothenburg. The adolescents also found that the massage made it easier for them to fall asleep. As part of the study, 14 young people aged 15 to 17 with an ADHD diagnosis were offered a tactile massage once a week for ten weeks. The massage was performed in Trollhättan or Uddevalla by certified massage therapists according to a specific massage protocol. Tactile massage is a gentle and distinct massage performed with slow and defined movements following a specific structure. Twelve of the 14 young people completed the entire treatment. They were asked to rate their mood and ADHD symptoms before, during, and after the treatment. The adolescents' guardians were also asked how they felt before and after the treatment in various ways… 

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American Lung Association Invests $22 Million in Lung Health Research

The American Lung Association Research Institute announced a $22 million research investment in the past year, making it one of the largest programs in the country focused on lung health. The Lung Association funded 139 research grants, including the Airways Clinical Research Centers (ACRC), and strategic research partnerships focused on finding ways to identify, treat and cure lung disease. “The newly funded projects, spanning from asthma and COPD research to lung cancer and respiratory viruses, are a vital part of the Lung Association’s mission to save lives by improving lung health. Over the past 120 years, the Lung Association has been at the forefront of improving lung health and has contributed to major public health achievements such as the fight against tuberculosis, advancements in lung cancer treatments, and research on respiratory viruses like COVID-19,“ said Harold Wimmer, President and CEO… 

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Greens reject FDP's organ donation initiative

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The Greens reject the FDP's initiative to allow circulatory death as a prerequisite for organ retrieval. She considers the current legal regulation on brain death as a prerequisite for organ donation to be sensible under the current conditions – “especially with regard to public trust,” said Green Party MP Kirsten Kappert-Gonther, acting chairwoman of the Health Committee, to “Welt”. It […] Greens reject FDP's organ donation initiative

Fulda enters second year as a medical study location

For the second time, the city of Fulda has welcomed medical students from the Philipps University of Marburg to the city palace. They will complete their 2nd and 3rd clinical years of study at the Fulda study location. They were warmly welcomed in the Marble Hall of the city palace by Mayor Dag Wehner. The city of Fulda – together with the Philipps University, the hospital, and the University of Applied Sciences […] Fulda as a study location for medicine enters its second year.

Seegene and Werfen become partners

Werfen, a global leader in specialized diagnostics, is the first European company to sign a partnership agreement to join Seegene's technology exchange initiative. Both companies will jointly establish a new company (NewCo) in Spain, which will serve as a strategic hub in Europe and accelerate the global expansion of the initiative. The regionalization […] Seegene and Werfen conclude a partnership agreement as part of the technology exchange initiative.

Sanofi commits $18 million to Howard University College of Medicine

Sanofi announced today it will contribute $18 million to three Historically Black Medical Schools to help the institutions work to increase diversity in clinical studies. The investment over 10 years is aimed at strengthening Centers of Excellence in clinical study diversity at Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Funding will be used to hire clinical research staff, establish infrastructure such as online chat services and pharmacy upgrades, create customized training programs, and more. Each of the Centers of Excellence have their own specific needs, which will help them harness their insights into the underrepresented communities they serve as they seek to increase representation and improve diversity in clinical studies.

miRNA blood test detects colon cancer early

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Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death[1]. Early detection is crucial for improving survival rates. In recent years, significant progress has been made in developing new biomarkers for the early detection of colorectal cancer. Epidemiological data show a worrying trend: the incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer (before age 50) is increasing in many countries. In Germany, the incidence increased annually by 1.16% in men and 1.32% in women between 1999 and 2018[8]. Similar trends have been observed in other industrialized countries, with the US now accounting for over 12% of all colorectal cancer cases in those under 50[8]. Given this development, new screening methods are gaining increasing importance. While traditional methods like colonoscopy are effective, they have disadvantages regarding invasiveness and patient acceptance. Therefore, research is increasingly focusing on non-invasive biomarker tests. One promising approach is the analysis of microRNAs… 

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These blood values indicate leukemia

Blood values play a crucial role in diagnosing leukemia. Doctors pay particular attention to changes in the blood count that may indicate disturbed blood formation in the bone marrow. An important indicator is the number of white blood cells (leukocytes). In healthy adults, this is normally between 4,000 and 10,000 cells per microliter of blood[5]. In leukemia patients, the leukocyte count can be significantly elevated (leukocytosis), but in some cases, it can also be normal or decreased (leukocytopenia)[1][2]. Pronounced leukocytosis with values above 100,000 per microliter is found in about 10% of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)[1]. In addition to the absolute count, the composition of leukocytes is also important. In the differential blood count, doctors look at the ratio of the different types of white blood cells to each other. In leukemia, the proportion of lymphocytes is often significantly increased, whereas in healthy individuals it is only 20-30%[3]. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the lymphocyte proportion can… 

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Drinking water in Germany partially contaminated

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The drinking water in Germany is generally considered to be of high quality and safe. Nevertheless, there are occasional health risks due to various contaminants that must be continuously monitored and addressed. Consumers should request laboratory values from their water supplier. According to the Federal Environment Agency, over 99.99% of examined drinking water samples from central water supply systems meet the strict legal requirements for microbiological and chemical quality[5]. This shows that drinking water treatment and monitoring in Germany are at a very high level. Nevertheless, there are some pollutants that repeatedly cause concern. A prominent example is nitrate, which primarily enters groundwater through intensive agriculture. The legal limit for nitrate in drinking water is 50 mg/l. A current study shows that 26.7% of all nationwide groundwater monitoring stations exceed this limit[6]. Increased nitrate concentrations can be particularly dangerous for infants, as they can impair oxygen transport in the blood[1]. Another… 

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Polar lights and cancer: No connection

Polar lights, also known as Aurora Borealis in the north and Aurora Australis in the south, are fascinating natural phenomena that have captivated people for centuries. In recent years, the question has occasionally arisen whether these spectacular light displays could possibly be harmful to health, particularly with regard to cancer. However, a thorough examination of the scientific findings shows that there is no demonstrable link between polar lights and an increased risk of cancer. Polar lights occur when charged particles from the solar wind interact with the Earth's atmosphere[1]. These particles are directed by the Earth's magnetic field towards the poles, where they collide with gas molecules in the upper atmosphere, emitting light. This process takes place at high altitudes, typically between 80 and 640 kilometers above the Earth's surface[1]. The Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere play a crucial role in protecting life on Earth from harmful cosmic radiation. The magnetic field deflects a…

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