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AI tool can identify social determinants of health in dementia patients

In the rush to harness artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to make care more efficient at hospitals nationwide, a new study points to another possible use: identifying patients with non-medical needs that could affect their health and ability to receive care.

14 Aug 2023

Problematic social media use linked to depression symptoms

Receiving therapy for problematic social media use can be effective in improving the mental wellbeing of people with depression, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

11 Aug 2023

Your exorbitant medical bill, brought to you by the latest hospital merger

When Mark Finney moved to southwestern Virginia with his young family a decade ago, there were different hospital systems and a range of independent doctors to choose from.

11 Aug 2023

New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions

The FDA has approved Leqembi, the first disease-modifying treatment for early-stage Alzheimer's and a precursor condition, mild cognitive impairment.

11 Aug 2023

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

By summer 2021, Gilbert Milam Jr. was living a good life. A nationally renowned rapper who performs under the name Berner, Milam was also enjoying the global expansion of Cookies, a brand of cannabis products and clothing that he co-founded and was running as CEO.

11 Aug 2023

SARS-CoV-2 induces mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple organs

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, researchers have been trying to determine why this virus creates such negative long-term effects compared with most coronaviruses.

9 Aug 2023

Interpersonal supports and community resources can help depressed mothers in parenting

The proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" takes on new significance when a mother of a child is experiencing depression.

8 Aug 2023

Study provides the first comprehensive look of pediatric preventive cardiology care

Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources.

7 Aug 2023

Small randomized controlled trial finds kombucha decreased fasting blood glucose in individuals with type 2 diabetes

A recent study evaluated the anti-hyperglycemic effects of kombucha tea in diabetic adults.

3 Aug 2023

Study highlights need for equitable access to dementia care

Patients who live in less affluent neighborhoods and those from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups are less likely than others to receive specialized care for dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates.

2 Aug 2023

Penn Medicine and CHOP receive $26 million NIH grant to develop treatments for three rare genetic diseases

A Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) team will seek to develop treatments for three rare, incurable genetic diseases with the help of a $26 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

1 Aug 2023

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

A large natural experiment in Catalonia shows that moving to areas with higher levels of air pollution is associated with weight gain in young children.

1 Aug 2023

What are the COVID-19 vaccination rates in immigrant and refugee children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada?

Study determined COVID-19 vaccination rates for refugee, nonimmigrant, and immigrant children and adolescents

1 Aug 2023

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Plant-based diets confer various health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

31 Jul 2023

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

The Journal of Pediatrics has published a manuscript by Stacey Martiniano, MD, pulmonary specialist at Children's Hospital Colorado and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado.

31 Jul 2023

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers evaluate the risk of new-onset diabetes linked with COVID-19 vaccination and infection.

31 Jul 2023

Sen. Sanders says millions of people can’t find a doctor. He’s mostly right.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has long been a champion of a government-sponsored "Medicare for All" health program to solve long-standing problems in the United States, where we pay much more for health care than people in other countries but are often sicker and have a shorter average life expectancy.

31 Jul 2023

New gene editing approach could revolutionize the treatment of blood disorders

In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body.

27 Jul 2023

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

Accessing neurologic care often presents physical, geographical and financial challenges to patients, many of whom face chronic and disabling conditions.

27 Jul 2023

Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living for patients, families, and workers

Jim Weaver has had two major surgeries in the past decade: one to remove cancerous tumors from his bladder and another to clear a blocked artery.

27 Jul 2023

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

AI tool can identify social determinants of health in dementia patients

Problematic social media use linked to depression symptoms

Your exorbitant medical bill, brought to you by the latest hospital merger

New Alzheimer’s drug raises hopes — along with questions

A blood test that screens for cancer: Does it do more harm than good?

SARS-CoV-2 induces mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple organs

Interpersonal supports and community resources can help depressed mothers in parenting

Study provides the first comprehensive look of pediatric preventive cardiology care

Small randomized controlled trial finds kombucha decreased fasting blood glucose in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Study highlights need for equitable access to dementia care

Penn Medicine and CHOP receive $26 million NIH grant to develop treatments for three rare genetic diseases

Moving to polluted areas can lead to weight gain in kids

What are the COVID-19 vaccination rates in immigrant and refugee children and adolescents in Ontario, Canada?

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Late diagnosis of cystic fibrosis leads to poorer long-term health outcomes, study finds

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Sen. Sanders says millions of people can’t find a doctor. He’s mostly right.

New gene editing approach could revolutionize the treatment of blood disorders

Researchers study the impact of teleneurology program on timeliness of access to neurological care

Home sweet parking lot: Some hospitals welcome RV living for patients, families, and workers

The CAR T Veteran: A Journey of Resilience, Remission, and Advocacy

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Primary Care News and Research

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The CAR T Veteran: A Journey of Resilience, Remission, and Advocacy

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Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

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