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California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California "a proud reproductive freedom state" and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families' rights.

18 Oct 2024

Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Before Hurricane Helene, had you stopped by one of the many breweries, art galleries, or award-winning restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, and spoken with anyone who lives in these parts — including me — most would have told you they felt pretty safe from climate disasters.

18 Oct 2024

Study suggests chain fertility clinics improve IVF outcomes

In the U.S., demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF) increased almost 140% between 2004 and 2018. Among other things, this trend suggests a business opportunity; in that same span of time the market share of for-profit chain clinics grew from 5% to 20%, with chains now performing over 40% of IVF treatment cycles nationwide.

17 Oct 2024

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) delivered during pregnancy significantly reduces postpartum depressive symptoms in mothers, new research from UBC shows.

17 Oct 2024

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

For the first time, adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD) now have valuable insights into their long-term quality of life through data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI).

16 Oct 2024

Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

The Icahn School of Medicine has announced a $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation for the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health.

16 Oct 2024

New method aims to improve lung transplant access for hard-to-match candidates

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) have developed a new method that could potentially help provide better access to lung transplant for transplant candidates who are hard to match because of their blood type or height.

15 Oct 2024

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

With a new four-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating a new approach to treat Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in military Veterans.

15 Oct 2024

Study calls for mandatory training on pressure ulcers for community nurses

Community nurses need mandatory training to spot signs of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, in patients with dark skin tones, urge researchers from the University of Surrey in a new study.

15 Oct 2024

California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions

More than half of the 410 hospitals in California have at least one building that likely wouldn't be able to operate after a major earthquake hit their region, and with many institutions claiming they don't have the money to meet a 2030 legal deadline for earthquake retrofits, the state is now granting relief to some while ramping up pressure on others to get the work done.

15 Oct 2024

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

The University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center (UPenn PRC) has been awarded a grant totaling $6.5 million over five years from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to work with communities in the Philadelphia area to develop, test, and evaluate solutions to public health problems, with a particular focus on cancer.

14 Oct 2024

$New clinical model can accurately predict hip fracture risk in the elderly$

New clinical model can accurately predict hip fracture risk in the elderly

Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in the elderly.

14 Oct 2024

Innovative approaches to lymphatic pain relief in breast cancer patients

Among the 7.8 million women with breast cancer worldwide, at least 33% to 44% are affected by lymphatic pain. Breast cancer survivors usually suffer lymphatic pain in the ipsilateral body or upper limb, and pharmacological approaches are not effective for lymphatic pain.

12 Oct 2024

Integrated HIV prevention strategy increases PrEP adherence among transgender women

Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from HPTN 091 ("I Am Study") at the HIVR4P 2024 conference in Lima, Peru. The study examined the acceptability and feasibility of an integrated multicomponent strategy to enhance daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among transgender women in a randomized immediate versus deferred design.

12 Oct 2024

Mount Sinai launches new center for complex chronic illnesses

Mount Sinai's Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance has announced the grand opening of the Cohen Center for Recovery From Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE), providing clinical care for patients with conditions such as long Lyme disease/Lyme+, long COVID, and other infection-associated complex chronic illnesses such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS).

10 Oct 2024

$1.9 million grant aims to improve infant safety against necrotizing enterocolitis

A University of Arizona College of Nursing-led research team will use a $1.9 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to lead a nationwide effort to keep babies safe from the deadly threat of necrotizing enterocolitis, known as NEC.

10 Oct 2024

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

As part of a media blitz aimed at women voters, Vice President Kamala Harris this week rolled out a plan for Medicare to provide in-home long-term care services.

10 Oct 2024

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

The portion of our nervous systems responsible for the "fight or flight" response can shape the severity of potentially deadly C. difficile infections, new research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine reveals.

10 Oct 2024

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults-;heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease-;are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to "Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health," a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's journal, Stroke.

10 Oct 2024

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who need help to stay in their homes or towns.

10 Oct 2024

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

California continues progressive policies, with restraint, in divisive election year

Mountain town confronts an unexpected public health catastrophe

Study suggests chain fertility clinics improve IVF outcomes

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia linked to reduced postpartum depression

New registry offers insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart disease

Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

New method aims to improve lung transplant access for hard-to-match candidates

Case Western Reserve University receives grant to investigate AML treatment for veterans

Study calls for mandatory training on pressure ulcers for community nurses

California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions

UPenn PRC receives $6.5 million grant for community health solutions

New clinical model can accurately predict hip fracture risk in the elderly

Innovative approaches to lymphatic pain relief in breast cancer patients

Integrated HIV prevention strategy increases PrEP adherence among transgender women

Mount Sinai launches new center for complex chronic illnesses

$1.9 million grant aims to improve infant safety against necrotizing enterocolitis

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Yet another promise for long-term care coverage

UVA research reveals nervous system's role in C. difficile infections

Three common cardiovascular diseases linked to cognitive impairment and dementia risk

Montana looks to fast-track Medicaid access for older applicants

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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