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Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access

Patients are less likely to fill prescriptions for naloxone when they face increases in out-of-pocket costs, according to research by the University of Michigan.

13 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on pediatric DIPG tumor mechanisms

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center are one step closer to understanding how pediatric DIPG tumors work.

13 Jun 2024

Study advocates for liberal blood transfusions in TBI intensive care

Increased use of blood transfusions after major traumatic brain injury could help people hospitalized in intensive care units regain greater functional independence and a better quality of life.

13 Jun 2024

Study highlights benefits of ADHD medications for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder

Opioid overdoses for pregnant patients are at an all-time high in the United States, even as overall numbers are improving.

13 Jun 2024

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

A new study led by UCLA Health and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Office found chronic pain among older adults could be significantly reduced through a newly developed psychotherapy that works by confronting past trauma and stress-related emotions that can exacerbate pain symptoms.

13 Jun 2024

Physical activity and cognitive training can improve mood for adults with Down's syndrome

A new study has discovered that physical activity and cognitive training can improve levels of life satisfaction and mood for adults with Down's syndrome.

13 Jun 2024

Dose reduction of glucocorticoids in systemic lupus erythematosus

Glucocorticoids are a mainstay of treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). But due to long-term adverse effects, dose reduction is becoming a crucial part of treat-to-target management goals.

13 Jun 2024

New insights into blood precursors of pathogenic macrophages in RA

The exact origin and precursor differentiation route of tissue macrophages remains controversial. At the 2024 congress of EULAR - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - new work sheds light on blood precursors of pathogenic tissue macrophages.

13 Jun 2024

Study demonstrates efficacy of treat-to-target in early axial spondyloarthritis

Early therapeutic interventions in inflammatory rheumatic diseases have proven successful in inducing drug-free remission, and EULAR - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - recommends early intervention in arthritis, since conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARD) have been shown to slow disease progression in both rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

13 Jun 2024

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

In just a few months, hospitals and health systems nationwide will start working to vaccinate as many staff as possible against the flu.

13 Jun 2024

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Infant deaths in which drugs were a primary or contributing factor increased more than twofold in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study published in De Gruyter's Journal of Perinatal Medicine finds.

13 Jun 2024

Research points to a potential approach to mitigating diabetes risk from antipsychotic medications

New University of Pittsburgh research points to a potential approach to reducing the risk of diabetes associated with widely prescribed antipsychotic medications.

13 Jun 2024

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

In wealthier countries with greater gender equality, men are more likely to eat meat more frequently than women, a new study reveals.

13 Jun 2024

Study links balanced neural activity to enhanced cognitive abilities in youth

In a world where external and internal stimuli can throw our entire body system off balance, how does our brain prevent itself from becoming overly stimulated?

13 Jun 2024

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

A low vitamin B6 level has negative effects on brain performance. A research team from Würzburg University Medicine has now found a way to delay the degradation of the vitamin.

13 Jun 2024

Approximately 1 in 6 patients experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, systematic review finds

Researchers performed a meta-analysis to determine the prevalence of antidepressant discontinuation symptoms.

13 Jun 2024

Facial expressivity linked to better social connections, study finds

Analysis of more than 1,500 natural conversations suggests that humans may have evolved more complex facial muscle movements to help us bond with each other.

13 Jun 2024

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

In current clinical care, most critically ill adults undergoing emergency tracheal intubation receive preoxygenation through an oxygen mask.

13 Jun 2024

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

A combination of GLP-1 agonists taken before metabolic and bariatric surgery may help patients with extreme obesity lower the risk of post-operative complications, according to a new study presented today at the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

13 Jun 2024

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

In the present study, researchers investigated cardiovascular disease risk among British individuals based on their dietary intake of food groups of plant or animal origin and food processing categories.

13 Jun 2024

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Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access

Study sheds light on pediatric DIPG tumor mechanisms

Study advocates for liberal blood transfusions in TBI intensive care

Study highlights benefits of ADHD medications for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder

New psychotherapy shows promise in reducing chronic pain for older veterans

Physical activity and cognitive training can improve mood for adults with Down's syndrome

Dose reduction of glucocorticoids in systemic lupus erythematosus

New insights into blood precursors of pathogenic macrophages in RA

Study demonstrates efficacy of treat-to-target in early axial spondyloarthritis

Study shows increase in mandatory flu vaccinations for hospital staff

Rising drug-related infant mortality in the United States linked to COVID-19 pandemic

Research points to a potential approach to mitigating diabetes risk from antipsychotic medications

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

Study links balanced neural activity to enhanced cognitive abilities in youth

New research finds a way to delay vitamin B6 degradation

Approximately 1 in 6 patients experience antidepressant withdrawal symptoms, systematic review finds

Facial expressivity linked to better social connections, study finds

Noninvasive ventilation halves hypoxemia risk in emergency intubations: PREOXI trial findings

Pre-surgery GLP-1 agonists reduce post-operative risks in extreme obesity

Large-scale study presents findings on implications of plant vs animal ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular disease risk

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