students News and Research

RSS

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in the April issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

17 Apr 2024

Excessive internet use plus lack of sleep, exercise linked to teen truancy and school absence

Spending too much time online to the point of compulsion and the neglect of other necessary activities, plus not sleeping or exercising enough, are linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness among teens, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

17 Apr 2024

New study sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma in college students

A new study by a counseling researcher at New York Institute of Technology sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma.

17 Apr 2024

Study explores the impact of gender stereotypes on mental health awareness in schools

Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviors.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.

16 Apr 2024

New digital program helps youth develop better coping skills through their parents' separation

As a child of divorce, Jesse L. Boring knew firsthand what it was like to go through, and the importance of providing accessible resources for children experiencing this life change.

16 Apr 2024

Research shows the importance of 'family' bonds in care homes

Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy 'family' bonds with staff – but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found.

16 Apr 2024

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

Study discusses the potential of universal influenza vaccines, emphasizing the importance of antibody breadth and Fc receptor (FcR) effector functions in protecting against various influenza strains, including those with pandemic potential.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

15 Apr 2024

Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise.

15 Apr 2024

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

Rice University engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient.

15 Apr 2024

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

This year, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) granted $135,000 in awards to three Kessler Foundation scientists to support pilot research projects that exhibit promising potential.

13 Apr 2024

Wearable devices reveal stress-related changes during sleep

What if changes in a person's stress levels could be detected while they sleep using wearable devices? A new study by University of Vermont researchers published today in PLOS Digital Health is the first to find changes in perceived stress levels reflected in sleep data-;an important step towards identifying biomarkers that may help flag individuals in need of support.

13 Apr 2024

students News and Research

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

Excessive internet use plus lack of sleep, exercise linked to teen truancy and school absence

New study sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma in college students

Study explores the impact of gender stereotypes on mental health awareness in schools

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

New digital program helps youth develop better coping skills through their parents' separation

Research shows the importance of 'family' bonds in care homes

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

Wearable devices reveal stress-related changes during sleep

Integrating social determinants of health to enhance heart failure risk prediction

New genetic variants could raise a woman's risk of cervical cancer from HPV infections

New review explores the key gender differences in sleep, circadian rhythms and metabolism

New technique connects lab-grown "neural organoids" to resemble brain circuits

Innovative VR sessions tackle mental health challenges in students

Study finds high prevalence of type D personality among people with hypothyroidism

Study: Scientific articles on atopic dermatitis contain almost no patient images

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Latest News