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Tag: Public Health
Handgun purchasers with a prior DUI have a greater risk for serious violence, study finds
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — Legal purchasers of handguns with a prior DUI conviction have a greater risk of a future arrest for a violent offense — including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and for firearm-related violent crimes — a UC…
Building a brighter way for capturing cancer during surgery
UT Dallas bioengineer demonstrates potential for hyperspectral imaging and AI
ACC Middle East Conference tackles new approaches in primary prevention, global burden of NCDs
Partnering with the Emirates Cardiac Society, conference returns to United Arab Emirates
New guidelines: No need to reduce red or processed meat consumption
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Rolls wit’out: Developed in Drexel’s Food Lab, new rolls help cut salt from Philly staple
Drexel Food Lab’s partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and Amoroso’s Baking Company leads to lower-sodium hoagie roll
In major meta-analysis, omega-3 fish oil supplements linked with lower cardiovasc
Boston, MA – People who received omega-3 fish oil supplements in randomized clinical trials had lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events compared with those who were given placebo, according to a new meta-analysis from Harvard…
Which comes first: Smartphone dependency or depression?
Young people who are hooked on their smartphones may be at an increased risk for depression and loneliness, according to a new study from the University of Arizona. A growing body of research has identified a link between smartphone dependency…
Does being a ‘superwoman’ protect African American women’s health?
New study finds being a ‘strong black woman’ can both help and hurt African American women coping with racial discrimination
UCI receives $1 million from CDC/ATSDR to study PFAS contaminated drinking water and health
Irvine, CA – September 30, 2019 – The University of California, Irvine was awarded $1 million by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to participate in the first…
Veg ‘nudge’: an extra vegetarian option cuts meat consumption without denting food sales
A study of over 94,000 cafeteria meal choices has found that doubling the vegetarian options – from one in four to two in four – reduced the proportion of meat-rich purchases by between 40-80% without affecting overall food sales. The…
Heart, kidney disease risk factors for adverse effects from gout medication
Heart disease is an independent risk factor for severe adverse skin reactions in patients taking allopurinol, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) . Allopurinol is a medication most commonly used to treat gout, a painful condition…
Teen study reveals how schools influence e-cigarette use, outlines prevention strategies
When e-cigarettes hit the U.S. market in 2007, they were promoted to adult smokers as a safer, healthier alternative to traditional, combustible cigarettes. The unintended consequence of vaping devices and e-cigarettes, however, is a new generation of vapers — teenagers…
Blood test can replace invasive biopsy for more patients with lung cancer
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Mesothelioma trial suggests immunotherapy as an alternative to chemotherapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
First targeted therapy for cholangiocarcinoma shows clinical benefit in phase III trial
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Targeted therapy slows progression of advanced prostate cancer
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid a large jump in anxiety if something bad does happen, according to…
Immune therapy eliminates tumour cells in early triple negative breast cancer
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Two studies show CDK4/6 inhibitors improve overall survival in advanced breast cancer
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
One in two pts with metastatic melanoma alive after 5 years with combination immunotherapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Front-line osimertinib improves overall survival in EGFR-mutation positive NSCLC
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27, 2019 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Liquid biopsy has prognostic role in colorectal cancer and potential for guiding therapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Ovarian cancer: more women benefit from maintenance combined targeted therapy
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, 2019, Barcelona, Spain
Two immunotherapy drug combination offers chemotherapy-free option for advanced NSCLC
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 — Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Taxi drivers face highest levels of black carbon compared to other professional drivers
Madrid, Spain: Professional drivers working in congested cities are exposed to black carbon levels that are on average a third higher than would be experienced at a busy roadside, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.…
Ultrasound yields similar cancer detection rates after digital mammography, tomosynthesis
Dense breast ultrasound screening after digital mammography — versus after digital breast tomosynthesis–yielded ‘no significant difference’ in additional cancer detection rate, according to AJR
Your energy-efficient washing machine could be harboring pathogens
Lower temperatures used in ‘energy saver’ washing machines may not be killing all pathogens
Breath of Fresh Air Summit
An open-air conference where outdoor play thought leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policy-makers gathered to exchange knowledge and best practices for promoting outdoor play.
Men with prostate cancer can be spared radiotherapy after surgery
ESMO 2019 Congress, Sept. 27 – Oct. 1, Barcelona, Spain
Salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warning, say experts
Salt sold in supermarkets and salt shakers in restaurants should be required to carry a front-of-pack, tobacco-style health warning, according to The World Hypertension League and leading international health organisations. In a position statement published in the Journal of Clinical…
Study helps surgeons determine optimal approach for broken hips
New Orleans, LA – Robert Zura, MD, Professor and Robert D’Ambrosia Chair of Orthopaedics at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was part of an international collaborative study group whose findings will help orthopaedic surgeons identify the best individual…
Internists commend CMS for bolstering primary care and supporting patients in proposed PFS
ACP submits comments on 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Quality Payment Program Proposed Rules
Pay, flexibility, advancement: They all matter for workers’ health and safety, study shows
The terms and conditions of your employment — including your pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security — influence your overall health as well as your risk of being injured on the job, according to new research from the University of Washington.
People living near green spaces are at lower risk of metabolic syndrome
Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighbourhoods are at lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces. This is the main conclusion of a new study by the Barcelona Institute for…
Women’s clinic closures associated with higher cervical cancer mortality, lower screening
Women in states where health clinics closed received fewer cervical cancer screenings and were more likely to die from the disease
Tasmanian devil research could help tackle immunotherapy resistance
A cluster of interacting proteins that are active in both human cancers and Tasmanian devil facial tumours, may give clues to how cancers evade the immune system, according to a study part-funded by Cancer Research UK and published in Cancer…
Air pollution linked to increased risk of infant death & reduced lung function in children
Madrid, Spain: Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of death in babies according to a study of nearly eight million live births, to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress on Sunday. Although it is known…
New studies question whether novel anti-cancer drugs are worth their extra cost
Barcelona, Spain, 27 September 2019 – Many new anti-cancer medicines add little value for patients compared to standard treatment and are rarely worth the extra cost, according to results of two studies investigating links between clinical benefit and pricing in…
Study suggests French ban on food additive may be premature
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University and University of Nebraska Medical Center researchers are refuting an earlier French government-funded study that claims titanium dioxide, a common food additive used worldwide, causes digestive inflammation and lesions in rats. Results of…
Teens share stories to deter other students from using tobacco
An innovative strategy called Teens Against Tobacco Use showed promise as an effective strategy to deter tobacco use in middle and high school students, according to a research study by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health.
Many patients not receiving first-line treatment for sinus, throat, ear infections
Washington, DC – September 25, 2019 – Investigators have now shown that only half of patients presenting with sinus, throat, or ear infections at different treatment centers received the recommended first-line antibiotics, well below the industry standard of 80 percent.…
Obesity epidemic results in NAFLD becoming most common cause of liver disease in Europe
World’s leading experts gather in Seville to discuss the fastest growing health epidemic in Europe now affecting 1 in 4 people
Test for life-threatening nutrient deficit is made from bacteria entrails
In a remote village, an aid worker pricks a sickly toddler’s fingertip, and like most of the other children’s blood samples, this one turns a test strip yellow. That’s how an experimental malnutrition test made with bacterial innards could work…
Plastic teabags release microscopic particles into tea
Many people are trying to reduce their plastic use, but some tea manufacturers are moving in the opposite direction: replacing traditional paper teabags with plastic ones. Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology have discovered that a soothing…
Experts focus on food insecurity and its far-reaching consequences, particularly in vulnerable populations
Proposed strategies to alleviate food insecurity and effectively manage food resources presented in a special issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Personalized wellness: Can science keep up with tech innovations and consumer demands?
FoodMinds publishes new peer-reviewed paper unpacking essential questions and opportunities for credibility and differentiation
Benefits for mind, body and work ability seen in Medicaid Expansion study
New findings about the impact of coverage on low-income adults with behavioral health conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders, suggest importance of continuous coverage
Benefits, Challenges to Using Film in Public Health Research
To guide the emerging practice of using video as an integral part of the scientific process, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health scientists performed the first review of studies on use of film in public health research.
UC San Diego Researchers Isolate Switch that Kills Inactive HIV
University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers have identified a switch controlling HIV reproduction in immune cells which can eliminate dormant HIV reservoirs.