Nursing News and Research

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Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

23 Feb 2022

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Leading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping due to a perceived lack of milk supply.

23 Feb 2022

Study shows Pfizer-BioNTech booster protects over 65s against Delta and Omicron

New research in nursing home residents found that a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was effective for at least three months in protecting against the Delta and Omicron variant. While two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine showed poor neutralization to Omicron than Delta, a booster shot increased neutralizing antibody responses.

22 Feb 2022

Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

COVID-19 has sent nearly 900,000 Americans to the hospital in the past two years. A new study shows that the ZIP codes they came from had a lot to do with how sick they were when they got to the hospital, and how much care they needed once they were there.

21 Feb 2022

Vaping has significant cardiovascular effect on adolescent males but not females, mouse study finds

A new study by researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine gives insight into what happens to the cardiovascular system of adolescents when they vape.

21 Feb 2022

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

Cell death plays an important role in normal human development and health but requires tightly orchestrated balance to avert disease. Too much can trigger a massive inflammatory immune response that damages tissues and organs. Not enough can interfere with the body's ability to fight infection or lead to cancer.

18 Feb 2022

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

Late one night in January, Jonathan Coffino, 78, turned to his wife as they sat in bed. "I don't know how much longer I can do this," he said, glumly.

18 Feb 2022

New insights could help long-term care facilities enhance infection prevention and control measures

Findings from a study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control provide new insights that could help long-term care facilities assess the cleanliness of high-touch surfaces, and thereby enhance infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent serious diarrheal diseases and deaths among their residents.

17 Feb 2022

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

The pandemic upended much about traditional medical care delivery, and obstetrics is no exception.

17 Feb 2022

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiome – the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and within us – significantly contributes to our health.

17 Feb 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: It’s health costs, stupid (2022 edition)

The pandemic may be showing signs of winding down, but health care costs are not.

17 Feb 2022

Nurses' mental health problems could contribute to decreased quality of care, COVID-19 study shows

Stories of stress and burnout among healthcare workers, particularly nurses, continue to make news during the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Feb 2022

Developing nanoplatforms for direct drug delivery to T cells

T cells, also known as lymphocytes, have important roles in various immune reactions. However, there are only a few reports on delivery systems into T cells. Realizing this, it is essential to work and actively contribute in controlling immune systems.

16 Feb 2022

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Both men and women are more likely to lose their hair with age. Women also have the added risk associated with declines in estrogen levels during the menopause transition.

16 Feb 2022

Intergenerational violence exposure affects the age of menopause

Research on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child abuse.

16 Feb 2022

Direct effects of EMF radiation emitted from mobile phones on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes

The study findings show that EMF radiation from smartphones and other electronic devices has a profound negative impact on the well-being of the pregnant mother and the child.

16 Feb 2022

Transformational $104 million gift will help VCU to expand treatment options for liver diseases

Virginia Commonwealth University will radically expand treatment options for liver and liver-related metabolic diseases thanks to a historic, transformational $104 million gift from Richard Todd Stravitz, M.D., and his family's Barbara Brunckhorst Foundation.

15 Feb 2022

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

The University of Pennsylvania today announced the Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, which will recruit and prepare a diverse cadre of expert nurse practitioners to provide primary care to individuals and families in underserved communities across the U.S.

14 Feb 2022

Studies compare endovascular therapy and microsurgery for treating wide-neck aneurysms

Aneurysms are weak, bulging portions of blood vessel walls. These blood-filled sacs resemble balloons in structure and have necks like balloons. Some aneurysms have larger necks and are called "wide-neck" aneurysms.

14 Feb 2022

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Sophie Paczesny, M.D., Ph.D., recently received a four-year grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to investigate solutions to help doctors to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplantation (BMT).

12 Feb 2022

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Genetic mutation associated with perceived inadequate milk supply in mothers

Study shows Pfizer-BioNTech booster protects over 65s against Delta and Omicron

Study shows how neighborhood-level social vulnerability impacts COVID-19 hospitalization outcomes

Vaping has significant cardiovascular effect on adolescent males but not females, mouse study finds

Study identifies a protein complex critical for regulating apoptosis and necroptosis

As covid slogs on, seniors find fortitude waning and malaise growing

New insights could help long-term care facilities enhance infection prevention and control measures

Experiences of postpartum women who delivered an infant during the early pandemic

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: It’s health costs, stupid (2022 edition)

Nurses' mental health problems could contribute to decreased quality of care, COVID-19 study shows

Developing nanoplatforms for direct drug delivery to T cells

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Intergenerational violence exposure affects the age of menopause

Direct effects of EMF radiation emitted from mobile phones on pregnancy, birth, and infant outcomes

Transformational $104 million gift will help VCU to expand treatment options for liver diseases

Leonard A. Lauder donates $125 million to transform nursing care

Studies compare endovascular therapy and microsurgery for treating wide-neck aneurysms

Hollings researcher receives grant to fight complications after pediatric bone marrow transplant

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

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