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Study reveals the lifelong toll of childhood maltreatment

A study examining childhood maltreatment in Australia has revealed the shocking burden for Australians, estimating it causes up to 40 percent of common, life-long mental health conditions.

8 May 2024

Intermittent fasting halts liver disease progression and reduces cancer risk

Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the University of Tübingen have now shown in mice that intermittent fasting on a 5:2 schedule can halt this development.

8 May 2024

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

The University of Liverpool has invested more than £1m in new state-of-the-art teaching facilities, that are set to give healthcare students unique opportunities to learn. The Florence Nightingale and Rose Thompson Suites in the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing are now open.

8 May 2024

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Researchers know that fine motor skills decline with age, but despite the many daily tasks that are performed with the hands—dressing, grooming, taking medications—there isn’t much research on hand health in older adults.

7 May 2024

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

In a bid to improve sexual health and reduce health disparities in the St. Louis area, Washington University infectious diseases physicians are expanding testing and treatment services for sexually transmitted infections in north St. Louis County.

7 May 2024

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels.

7 May 2024

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

Fu-Shin Yu, Ph.D., professor of ophthalmology, visual and anatomical sciences in the Wayne State University School of Medicine, received an award from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health for his study aiming to reverse the adverse effects of diabetes on eyesight.

7 May 2024

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

How do we know whether newly minted doctors have what it takes to prevent patient deaths?

7 May 2024

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

UCSF-led study finds artificial intelligence is as good as a physician at prioritizing which patients need to be seen first.

7 May 2024

Empowering asthma patients through education

On World Asthma Day 2024 the message is clear: "Asthma Education Empowers." The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), of which the American Thoracic Society is a founding member, stresses the crucial role of education in empowering people with asthma to manage their condition effectively and to know when to seek medical assistance.

7 May 2024

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use.

7 May 2024

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth -; some leading to hospitalization -; highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, according to pediatricians and researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center.

7 May 2024

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

A group of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, University of Freiburg and the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have created an exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time – a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.

7 May 2024

New review explores safer treatment approaches for acute agitation in pregnant patients

A recent review article provides critical insights into the management of acute agitation in reproductive-age females and during pregnancy within the emergency departments (EDs).

7 May 2024

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

The relationship between food security and ideal cardiovascular health while addressing disparities across minoritized groups.

7 May 2024

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

The relationship between high Mediterranean dietary pattern (MDP) adherence and decreased low-grade systemic inflammation.

7 May 2024

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Supplementing standard opioid addiction treatment with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) -; an intervention that incorporates mindfulness training, savoring skills, and cognitive reappraisal -; cuts program dropout rates by 59 percent and relapses by 42 percent, according to Rutgers-led research.

6 May 2024

Advancing equity in cancer care: Lessons from NCI-DCCs' community outreach and engagement initiatives

Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have examined the historical evolution of Community Outreach and Engagement initiatives at both the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers (NCI-DCCs).

6 May 2024

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

6 May 2024

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

6 May 2024

Education News and Research

Study reveals the lifelong toll of childhood maltreatment

Intermittent fasting halts liver disease progression and reduces cancer risk

University of Liverpool invests £1M in state-of-the-art teaching facilities for healthcare students

University of Michigan initiative addresses hand health disparities in older adults

Washington University expands STI testing and treatment services in St. Louis County

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Wayne State University researcher receives NIH grant to tackle diabetic eye infections

New physicians' performance in board certification exams predicts patient outcomes

AI matches physicians in identifying urgent cases in the emergency department

Empowering asthma patients through education

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

New study highlights sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth

Neuron-sized implant offers hope for vision restoration

New review explores safer treatment approaches for acute agitation in pregnant patients

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

Study shows that high Mediterranean dietary adherence lowers systemic inflammation in elders

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Advancing equity in cancer care: Lessons from NCI-DCCs' community outreach and engagement initiatives

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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