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American Heart Association commits to equity in cardiovascular health outcomes

Disparities in health care persist, with Hispanic and Black adults reporting less satisfaction with their interactions with physicians, leading to poorer quality of care and health outcomes.

16 Nov 2023

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

Two landmark clinical trials reported today at the Union meeting showed that an oral antibiotic taken for six months once-daily substantially reduced the risk of developing drug-resistant TB.

16 Nov 2023

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

Brigham researchers found an association between alterations in circadian rest-activity rhythms and risk of frailty incidence in older adults.

16 Nov 2023

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.

16 Nov 2023

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

An interview with Dr Beverley Isherwood.

16 Nov 2023

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

Money talks. The United States faces a serious shortage of primary care physicians for many reasons, but one, in particular, is inescapable: compensation.

16 Nov 2023

One in five patients on Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir experience virologic rebound, new observational study reveals

The frequency of viral rebound (VR) among acute coronavirus disease 2019 patients.

16 Nov 2023

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

In a clinical trial, acupuncture and massage therapy significantly reduced pain, fatigue, and insomnia, enhancing quality of life in advanced cancer patients over 26 weeks.

16 Nov 2023

New vaccine promotes immune regulation that treats autoimmunity and prolongs transplant survival

A subtype of CD8 T cells, which are classically known to promote immune system responses, may be in fact regulating the immune system by suppressing immune cells causing self-destructive responses leading to autoimmune disorders and organ graft rejection.

15 Nov 2023

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

A recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology and led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has developed an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab.

15 Nov 2023

Electroconvulsive therapy alleviates depression symptoms by increasing aperiodic activity

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain using controlled doses of electricity.

15 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on key cellular processes involved in Parkinson's disease progression

In a study published in Nature Communications, investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shed new light on key cellular processes involved in the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD).

15 Nov 2023

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 21, entitled, "Longitudinal characterization of behavioral, morphological and transcriptomic changes in a tauopathy mouse model."

15 Nov 2023

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

The advent of whole genome sequencing technology has prompted an explosion in research into how genetics are associated with disease risk.

15 Nov 2023

Kaiser Permanente peer support program improves physician well-being and culture

A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program designed to reduce burnout helped improve doctors' well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments that took part in the program, Kaiser Permanente researchers found.

15 Nov 2023

$3.9 million NIH grant supports research on the Effects of integrated palliative care on Parkinson’s, related dementia

A five-year, $3.9 million grant to study the effects of integrated palliative care on health service outcomes and disparities in Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia has been awarded to UTHealth Houston and other institutions by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health.

15 Nov 2023

Research opens the door to a potential treatment strategy for certain advanced prostate cancers

Epigenetic changes can cause prostate cancer to resist treatment by switching genes on or off. One epigenetic mechanism tags genes with DNA methylation marks.

15 Nov 2023

Researchers develop new method to detect designer drugs in urine samples

Researchers from the University of B.C. and the BC Provincial Toxicology Centre (BCPTC) have developed a more efficient way to find out which new 'designer drugs' are circulating in the community

15 Nov 2023

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American Heart Association commits to equity in cardiovascular health outcomes

Oral antibiotic taken once-daily for six months reduces risk of developing drug-resistant TB

Maternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Circadian rest-activity patterns may signal frailty risk in older adults

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

Compensation is key to fixing primary care shortage

One in five patients on Nirmatrelvir–Ritonavir experience virologic rebound, new observational study reveals

Study reveals acupuncture and massage as effective pain management in advanced cancer

New vaccine promotes immune regulation that treats autoimmunity and prolongs transplant survival

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

Electroconvulsive therapy alleviates depression symptoms by increasing aperiodic activity

Study sheds new light on key cellular processes involved in Parkinson's disease progression

Longitudinal study elucidates mechanisms driving progression of neurodegenerative disorders

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

Kaiser Permanente peer support program improves physician well-being and culture

$3.9 million NIH grant supports research on the Effects of integrated palliative care on Parkinson’s, related dementia

Research opens the door to a potential treatment strategy for certain advanced prostate cancers

Researchers develop new method to detect designer drugs in urine samples

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