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Internet searches predict ADHD medication prescriptions during COVID-19

In a groundbreaking study published in Brain Medicine (Genomic Press), UCI researchers have uncovered a striking correlation between internet searches for ADHD medications and actual prescription rates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Sep 2024

Family physicians in rural hospitals and their impact on cesarean delivery rates

The U.S. is experiencing a maternal health crisis, particularly in rural areas. This issue is compounded by rising rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality.

24 Sep 2024

New roadmap to advance UK’s bioelectronics for healthcare through materials innovation

The Henry Royce Institute has published the Materials for Bioelectronics in Healthcare Strategy and Action Plan a comprehensive report that aims to help future-proof the UK’s bioelectronics for healthcare sector through materials innovation.

24 Sep 2024

FIRS urges global leaders to combat air pollution and lung disease

Seven million deaths annually are attributed to air pollution-related illnesses like COPD, lung cancer and respiratory infections. The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), calls on global leaders to intensify efforts to combat air pollution, a leading cause of lung disease and death worldwide.

24 Sep 2024

Lack of awareness contributes to under-reporting of adverse drug reactions

Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to a doctor or the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), a new survey has found.

24 Sep 2024

Inadequate staffing in surgical wards linked to adverse outcomes

A new paper in the British Journal of Surgery, published by Oxford University Press, shows that nursing shortages result in longer hospital stays and worse patient outcomes, including higher mortality.

24 Sep 2024

Age-related differences in financial decision-making and social influence

Older people are more likely to be influenced by the impulsive financial preferences of others than their younger counterparts, according to a new study.

24 Sep 2024

Simple intervention can prevent lifelong disability in premature babies

Giving women at risk of premature birth a simple magnesium sulphate infusion (or 'drip') can prevent their babies from developing cerebral palsy, a recent Cochrane review has confirmed. The drug itself costs approximately £5 (~$6.50) per dose in England, and requires hospital admission with experienced staff to administer the drug safely to the mother.

24 Sep 2024

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

Millions of older Americans with obesity could potentially get Medicare's help with the hefty price of a weight-loss medication in order to reduce their high risk of heart problems.

23 Sep 2024

Remote monitoring program improves blood pressure control in underserved patients

Underserved communities are at higher risk for uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension), which can lead to heart disease and higher death rates.

23 Sep 2024

New model identifies cancer patients at high risk for ER visits during clinical trials

Investigators from the SWOG Cancer Research Network have developed and validated a risk prediction model for identifying which patients with advanced cancer who are enrolled to clinical trials are at highest risk for unplanned emergency room (ER) visits and hospital stays.

23 Sep 2024

Research reveals a disconnect between patient expectations and care for long COVID

"Long COVID" is the continuation or development of new symptoms three months after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection.

23 Sep 2024

Key triggers for food allergies in children after organ transplants

Study reviews transplant-acquired food allergies, focusing on pediatric patients, particularly liver transplant recipients. It explores immune system dysfunction, immunosuppressive agents, and gut microbiota changes as contributors to the rise of food allergies after organ transplants.

23 Sep 2024

Digital health investment could save millions from noncommunicable diseases

An investment today of an additional US$0.24 per patient per year in digital health interventions, such as telemedicine, mobile messaging and chatbots, can help save more than 2 million lives from noncommunicable diseases over the next decade, says a new report released jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and ITU (International Telecommunication Union).

23 Sep 2024

WHO calls for action to support adolescent mental and sexual health

Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO).

23 Sep 2024

NIH awards 5.4 million for genomics integration in learning health systems

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is awarding $5.4 million in first-year funding to establish a new program that supports the integration of genomics into learning health systems.

23 Sep 2024

Telemedicine enhances care quality and physician satisfaction

Telemedicine actually improves the quality of care and increases physician satisfaction in delivering that care, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

23 Sep 2024

Urgent call for long-term investment in antibiotic research

Antibiotic resistance is a global public health threat. Modern health systems rely on antibiotics to prevent and treat infections, and the need for new drugs is urgent.

23 Sep 2024

New recommendations for workplace chemical risk assessment published

The Permanent Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area of the DFG has now published the English version of its latest research-based recommendations on the risk assessment of substances used at the workplace.

23 Sep 2024

Nearly half of people older adults plan to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, poll suggests

The newly updated COVID-19 vaccine just arrived in pharmacies and clinics nationwide, and a new poll suggests nearly half of people age 50 and older plan to get it.

23 Sep 2024