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Suicidal ideation in adolescents associated with risky driving behaviors

Two of the most common forms of death among adolescents are suicide and motor vehicle traffic accidents. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents who reported at least one suicide attempt within the last year, in comparison to those reporting no attempts, were more likely to also report infrequent seat belt use and driving with a drunk driver

19 Jan 2022

ED visits for pediatric poisonings increased nine times following cannabis legalization

Ontario saw nine times more emergency department (ED) visits per month for cannabis poisonings in young children under the age of 10 after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

7 Jan 2022

Measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients

In this interview, Carol Stonham, the head of a Locality Based FeNO referral service, talks to NewsMed about measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 21 Dec 2021

Pesticide bans can be cost-effective, affordable intervention for reducing suicide deaths

National bans on highly hazardous pesticides can be a cost-effective and affordable intervention for reducing suicide deaths in countries with a high burden of suicides attributable to pesticides, according to a new study published in The Lancet Global Health today.

20 Dec 2021

New citizen science project to investigate bacteria found on chopping boards

Researchers in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University have been awarded funds to explore the microbiome of the kitchen chopping board with the help of 'citizen scientists'.

24 Nov 2021

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

A new formulation developed by University of South Australia scientists to treat antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill the COVID-19 virus circulating in air conditioning systems.

15 Nov 2021

Will the future of global health rely upon addressing air pollution?

We speak to Dr. Philip Landrigan about his latest research into air pollution and how African countries are in a prime position to take action against it.

12 Nov 2021

‘Drinking through a lead straw’ — $15B approved to fix dangerous water pipes

No one knows exactly how many lead pipes deliver water to homes, schools and businesses throughout America — or even where they all are. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates at least 6 million lead service lines exist. Environmental groups say it's probably many more.

8 Nov 2021

Research reveals how gut macrophages respond to prior infection by shielding enteric neurons

A simple stomach bug could do a lot of damage. There are 100 million neurons scattered along the gastrointestinal tract-;directly in the line of fire-;that can be stamped out by gut infections, potentially leading to long-term GI disease.

30 Oct 2021

People with psychotic disorders at higher risk of hospitalization, death from infectious diseases

People with psychotic or bipolar disorders run a significantly higher risk of hospitalization and death from influenza, pneumonia or sepsis. This is what a new register study at Umeå University, Sweden, is showing.

27 Oct 2021

UTSA research could be key to decreasing maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

Researchers from The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) have conducted a study that could be key to decreasing maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

26 Oct 2021

Scientists move a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight antibiotic resistance

As antibiotics increasingly develop resistance to bacteria that cause infection, scientists have moved a step closer to harnessing viruses as an alternative form of therapy.

12 Oct 2021

Tiny bubbles show promise for reducing inflammation

Scientists hope that tiny sacs of material excreted by cells - so-called extracellular vesicles - can be used to deliver drugs inside the body. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet now show that these nano-bubbles can transport protein drugs that reduce inflammation caused by different diseases.

6 Oct 2021

Four out of ten children with new-onset type 1 diabetes receive delayed care

Four out of ten children and adolescents who were admitted with new-onset type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis did not receive hospital treatment the same day as contacts were taken with primary care. This is shown in a study from the University of Gothenburg.

23 Aug 2021

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

20 Aug 2021

Injuries mount as sales reps for device makers cozy up to surgeons, even in operating rooms

Cristina Martinez's spinal operation in Houston was expected to be routine. But after destabilizing her spine, the surgeon discovered the implant he was ready to put in her back was larger than he wanted to use — and the device company’s sales rep didn’t have a smaller size on hand, according to a report he filed about the operation.

9 Aug 2021

Poisoning News and Research

Suicidal ideation in adolescents associated with risky driving behaviors

ED visits for pediatric poisonings increased nine times following cannabis legalization

Measuring airway inflammation when diagnosing and treating asthma patients

Pesticide bans can be cost-effective, affordable intervention for reducing suicide deaths

New citizen science project to investigate bacteria found on chopping boards

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

Will the future of global health rely upon addressing air pollution?

‘Drinking through a lead straw’ — $15B approved to fix dangerous water pipes

Research reveals how gut macrophages respond to prior infection by shielding enteric neurons

People with psychotic disorders at higher risk of hospitalization, death from infectious diseases

UTSA research could be key to decreasing maternal mortality rates in the U.S.

Scientists move a step closer to harnessing viruses to fight antibiotic resistance

Tiny bubbles show promise for reducing inflammation

Four out of ten children with new-onset type 1 diabetes receive delayed care

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect the heart from obesity’s negative consequences

Injuries mount as sales reps for device makers cozy up to surgeons, even in operating rooms

Hard lessons from a city that tried to privatize public health

Antibacterial immunity may change in the intestines based on circadian cycle

Latin American communities heavily affected by mercury and lead contamination

Nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria offer protection against meningitis

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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