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UrduA recent analysis of published studies examined the clinical consequences of medication adherence. The British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology analysis found that medication adherence is linked with lower risks of needing to be hospitalised and of dying early. Individuals aged…
Migraines linked to higher risk of dementia
Dementia is the most common neurological disease in older adults, whereas headaches, including migraines, are the most common neurological disorder across all ages. In a recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry that included 679 community-dwelling adults aged…
Modifiable risk factors contribute to gout
Elevated urate in the blood (hyperuricemia) is a precursor of gout, which is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis worldwide. A study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology that included 14,624 U.S. adults found that four modifiable risk factors–body mass…
Obesity and psychosocial well-being among patients with cancer
In a study published in Psycho-Oncology , excess weight was linked with poorer psychosocial health among older adults diagnosed with breast cancer or prostate cancer. The association was not seen in older patients with colon cancer, however. In the study…
Study examines personality and motivation in relation to internet gaming disorder
A new study examining the relationships among personality, motivation, and internet gaming disorder (IGD) found that predictors of IGD include male gender, neurotic and introverted personality traits, and motivation related to achievement. The Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling study…
Social networking sites affect nurses’ performance
Addiction to social networking sites reduces nurses’ performance and affects their ability to concentrate on assigned tasks, according to a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing . The study found that nurses can take “self-management” steps to address…
Groundwater studies can be tainted by ‘survivor bias’
New research improves governments’ ability to monitor groundwater levels
As light as a lemon: How the right smell can help with a negative body image
The scent of a lemon could help people feel better about their body image, new findings from University of Sussex research has revealed. In a new study from the university’s Sussex Computer-Human Interaction (SCHI) Lab, people feel thinner and lighter…
Penn researcher Virginia M.Y. Lee, Ph.D., receives $3 million breakthrough prize
Award recognizes Lee’s work studying underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases
Size matters: How cells pack in epithelial tissues
KANSAS CITY, MO–Small-cell clones in proliferating epithelia – tissues that line all body surfaces – organize very differently than their normal-sized counterparts, according to a recent study from the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Published online September 5, 2019, in…
Palaeontology: New hadrosaur from Japan sheds light on dinosaur diversity
The discovery of a previously unknown species of hadrosaur dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period is reported in Scientific Reports this week. The fossil, found in Japan, furthers our understanding of hadrosaur diversity in the Far East and hadrosaurid evolution…
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
UN-backed report: Decade of investment (2010-2019) quadruples renewables capacity from 414 GW to abo
Vaping may harm fertility in young women
E-cigarette use during pregnancy impairs metabolic health in daughters, mouse study finds
Not just images
Hebrew University’s new MRI technique can ‘see’ molecular changes in the brain
NIH funding to support research into cancer treatment monitoring
The goal is to help patients and doctors by monitoring treatment response during therapy and allowin
Can the Alzheimer’s brain regenerate and recover?
TUCSON, Ariz. – The University of Arizona Center for Innovation in Brain Science has received a $37.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to research a potential regenerative therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. A team led by Roberta Diaz…
People can see beauty in complex mathematics, study shows
Discovery may make abstract maths more accessible to children
Silicon as a semiconductor: Silicon carbide would be much more efficient
In power electronics, semiconductors are based on the element silicon – but the energy efficiency of silicon carbide would be much higher. Physicists of the University of Basel, the Paul Scherrer Institute and ABB explain what exactly is preventing the…
UB and IRBio experts sequence the genome of an endemic spider from the Canary Islands
A ravening predator in the Canary laurel forests
UCLA Health earns federal innovation grant
New Biodesign Hub will focus on developing health care technology
Diversity increases ecosystem stability
Forests with a large variety of species are more productive and stable under stress than monocultures: scientists from the University of Freiburg have confirmed this with data from the world’s oldest field trial on the diversity of tropical tree species.…
New study reveals ‘smart’ approach to detecting common heart condition
A new study, presented as ‘Late Breaking Science’ at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual congress and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , highlights the feasible use of mobile health (mHealth) devices to help…
What’s in a healthy lunch?
How do you pack a well-balanced lunch? Many parents might be wondering that as their children go back to school. UW Medicine dietitian Judy Simon explains the different food groups she likes to see in a lunch box.
Inside Pediatrics Podcast: Talking to Teens, Tweens About Suicide and Depression
Contrary to popular belief, talking about suicide doesn’t make teenagers more apt to attempt suicide. An open dialogue can help tweens and teens work through some of their toughest moments and see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Native American cancer survivors found health and hope through exercise and community
In one of the first studies of its kind, the Restoring Balance program, a collaboration between Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona Cancer Center, offered cancer patients, survivors and their caregivers a physical activity regimen and sessions with Native American trainers to learn how to combine western and Native medicine. The results so far? It’s working.
Patients in the U.S. and Canada are Seven Times as Likely as those in Sweden to Receive Opioids After Surgery
Patients in the United States and Canada are seven times as likely as those in Sweden to receive a prescription for opioid medications after surgery, according to a new multi-institutional study led by researchers from Penn Medicine.
The pet effect: FSU researchers find furry friends ease depression, loneliness after spousal loss
As Healthy Aging Month is underway this September, Florida State University researchers have found the companionship of a pet after the loss of a spouse can help reduce feelings of depression and loneliness in older adults.The study, funded by The Gerontological Society of America and the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition and published in The Gerontologist, examined depressive symptoms and loneliness among people age 50 and older who experienced the loss of a spouse through death or divorce.
Tulane expert available to speak on Brexit
Britain’s departure from the European Union, commonly known as Brexit, won’t be happening anytime soon, if at all. Prime Minister Boris Johnson lost a key Parliamentary vote Sept. 3, with 21 members of his own Conservative Party joining the opposition…
How Sepsis Care Program Saves Lives and Reduces Costs
A sepsis care quality improvement program saves lives, shortens hospital stays and reduces healthcare costs, according to a study by researchers at Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago.
For online reviews, shoppers believe a pretty face
New Cornell University research has found that people are more inclined to be swayed by positive recommendations posted online by attractive reviewers.
Pharmacists in the Emergency Department Speed Delivery of Critical Drug to Patients with Life-Threatening Bleeding
A first-of-its-kind study has found that when a pharmacist is present in the emergency room, patients on blood thinners who experience life-threatening bleeding receive a live-saving coagulation drug much more quickly.
BELIEFS ABOUT UNCOMMITTED SEX MAY PUT MARRIAGES AT RISK
In a study published today in the journal Psychological Science, researchers outline several factors that can contribute to a marriage’s long-term happiness or dissolution.
New members found in a transcription factor complex that maintains beta cells
A protein complex in beta cells that includes the Islet-1 transcription factor regulates genes important to develop and maintain functional beta cells. Now researchers report the complex also associates with enzymes RNF20 and RNF40, and disruption of either enzyme reduces insulin release.
Autism Study Stresses Importance of Communicating with All Infants
A new study from a UT Dallas assistant professor affiliated with the Infant Brain Imaging Study network that included infants later diagnosed with autism suggests that all children benefit from exposure to rich speech environments from their caregivers.
New guideline clarifies role of radiation therapy in pancreatic cancer treatment
A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Prehistoric AC
Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs on the planet, had an air conditioner in its head, suggest scientists from the University of Missouri
Medical marijuana laws impact use among sexual minorities differently than heterosexuals
Bisexual women had higher rates of past-year and daily marijuana use compared to heterosexual women, according to a study just published at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
ACSM Introduces Helpful Resources for National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, and ACSM is providing research-backed information about the potentially life-threatening arrhythmia. Connect with a local subject matter expert.
By comparing needles to mosquitoes, new model offers insights into Hepatitis C solutions
By comparing needles and syringes to disease-carrying mosquitoes, an innovative mathematical model of how the Hepatitis C virus spreads is offering scientists new perspectives on how best to prevent its proliferation.
Tiny, Sugar-Coated Sheets Selectively Target Pathogens
Researchers developed molecular flypaper that recognizes and traps viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
Henry Ford Cancer Institute First-in-Michigan, Second-in-World to Complete Laser Spinal Ablation
Henry Ford Cancer Institute is the first-in-Michigan and second-in-the-world to complete an innovative cancer treatment known as Spinal Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (SLITT), which destroys cancer cells that are adjacent to the spine without the need for open surgery.
The Medical Minute: Talking with your provider about endometriosis
What makes pelvic pain abnormal? While the answer is different for every woman, having the strength to discuss it with a health care provider may help prevent years of suffering.
Study Maps Genetics of Early Progression in TB
Study identifies possible gene variants that determine whether a person infected with TB will progress rapidly to active disease.
MD Anderson study confirms protein as potential cause of most common type of pancreatic cancer
An oncogene, UPS21, has been confirmed as a frequently amplified gene in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the most common and often lethal form of pancreatic cancer. The discovery could lead to new treatment options.
Future of LEDs Gets Boost from Verification of Localization States Within Indium Gallium Nitride Quantum Wells
LEDs made of indium gallium nitride provide better luminescence efficiency than many of the other materials used to create blue and green LEDs, but a big challenge of working with InGaN is its known dislocation density defects that make it difficult to understand its emission properties.
Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline, Perceived Stress, Rutgers Studies Find
Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased quality of life, depression, hypertension, and cognitive decline.
Rallying the Tech that Secures Our Infrastructure and Citizens
DHS S&T is working with industry to help the systems, whether at airports, government facilities, border checkpoints, or public spaces like arenas, to work faster and smarter.
Polypill Holds Promise for Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in Low- and Middle- Income Countries
A team of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) evaluated whether it would be cost-effective to combine several medications into a single “cardiovascular polypill” for patients who have had a previous heart attack or stroke, instead of prescribing the four drugs individually.
JOURNAL OF ATHLETIC TRAINING RELEASES SPECIAL THEMATIC ISSUE FOCUSED ON ANKLE SPRAINS AND INSTABILITY
A special thematic issue of the Journal of Athletic Training, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association’s scientific publication, was recently released. The themed issue focuses on ankle sprains and instability as ankle sprains are the most common injury experienced by athletes and others who engage in physical activity.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Mount Sinai Research Suggests Retinal Vein Occlusion is linked to Heart Disease and Stroke
Results from the large-scale data analysis could help prevent serious cardiovascular and neurological events