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Study finds high levels of psychological distress among surrogate decision makers

Nearly half of the 13 million older adults hospitalized annually in the United States are unable to make their own medical decisions and rely on surrogates, usually close family members, to make decisions for them. However little is known about how these surrogates respond to the demands put upon them.

4 Dec 2017

New study finds serious mental health risks among Yemenis

Yemenis face serious mental health risks, but the issue is being neglected, says a new study released today by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies, Columbia Law School's Human Rights Clinic.

4 Dec 2017

New approaches show promise to fight against drug-resistant superbugs in hospitals

If you visit a doctor's surgery or hospital you may be asked to apply a hand sanitizer upon entry. Strict hand hygiene practices have become one of the most essential activities in the battle against reducing multi-drug resistant infections in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

4 Dec 2017

Study shows connection between common hypertension drug and skin cancer

Recently published research from The University of Southern Denmark and the Danish Cancer Society shows a connection between one of the most common medications for hypertension and skin cancer.

4 Dec 2017

Genetic susceptibility to BD can increase suicide risk among people exposed to traumatic stress

Genetic susceptibility to bipolar disorder can increase the risk for suicide attempt, but only among those who also have experienced traumatic stress, reports a study published in the December 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

4 Dec 2017

FDA grants approval to first biosimilar for treatment of patients with breast, stomach cancers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ogivri (trastuzumab-dkst) as a biosimilar to Herceptin (trastuzumab) for the treatment of patients with breast or metastatic stomach cancer (gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma) whose tumors overexpress the HER2 gene (HER2+).

4 Dec 2017

Jawbone loss linked to onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Jawbone loss caused by periodontitis predates the onset of rheumatoid arthritis. This according to research from Umeå University in Sweden presented in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

1 Dec 2017

Study aims to assess causal link between BMI and risk of death

The harmful effects of being overweight have been underestimated, according to a new study that analyzed body mass index, health and mortality data in around 60,000 parents and their children, to establish how obesity actually influences risk of death.

1 Dec 2017

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Paul Morris is the Director of Professional Advancement for Specsavers Opticians in the UK and Ireland. The role involves furthering clinical scope, professional services, standards, training and forming future strategy for the group. He previously held the role of Director of Optometry Advancement.

From Specsavers 1 Dec 2017

Fish oil component provides long-term preconditioning protection for vision cells

A team of LSU Health New Orleans scientists discovered that a component of fish oil not only protects cells critical to vision from potentially lethal initial insults, but also from those that occur in the future.

1 Dec 2017

Chemicals in cigarette smoke, industrial processes may cause hazardous effects

It's no surprise that chemicals in smoke cause cancer, but a new study published in the Archives of Toxicology shows that some chemicals in cigarette smoke and industrial processes may be more dangerous than previously thought.

1 Dec 2017

Study finds strong link between daily cannabis use and cigarette smoking

Daily marijuana use has been on the rise over the past decade. Now, a new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York, found that cigarette smokers are 10 times more likely to use marijuana on a daily basis.

30 Nov 2017

ACS program effective in improving colorectal cancer screening rates

A new study suggests that an American Cancer Society program has been effective in promoting improvements in colorectal cancer screening rates in federally qualified health centers.

30 Nov 2017

Altering genetic mutation could enhance FluMist vaccine’s protective effect

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have discovered a genetic mutation in the FluMist intranasal flu vaccine that has the potential to be altered to enhance the vaccine's protective effect.

30 Nov 2017

Studies provide insights into potential effects of weight on individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

New research provides insights on the potential effects of weight on the health of individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

30 Nov 2017

INRS researchers evaluate how chemotherapy among men affects health of future generations

How do cancer and cancer treatments affect the reproductive function of men? Can this affect the health of their direct descendants and subsequent generations? To get a clear picture, INRS researchers evaluate the current state of knowledge on this public health issue in a review article appearing in the journal Gynécologie Obstétrique & Fertilité.

30 Nov 2017

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

A steep drop in the local incidence of new HIV infections accompanied the rollout of a U.S.-funded anti-HIV program in a large East-African population, according to a study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

30 Nov 2017

Study: Fewer new cases of lung cancer found in communities with strong smoke-free laws

A recent study by University of Kentucky BREATHE researchers shows that fewer new cases of lung cancer were found in communities with strong smoke-free workplace laws.

29 Nov 2017

Scientists take step toward solving puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes

Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have taken another step toward solving a long-standing puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes, with a finding that eventually may point towards more personalized patient care.

29 Nov 2017

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

The largest ever genetic study of mosquitoes reveals the movement of insecticide resistance between different regions of Africa and finds several rapidly evolving insecticide resistance genes. Reported today) in Nature, this genetic resource will be used to develop new tools for monitoring resistance and managing insecticide use, and for designing novel control methods.

29 Nov 2017

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Study finds high levels of psychological distress among surrogate decision makers

New study finds serious mental health risks among Yemenis

New approaches show promise to fight against drug-resistant superbugs in hospitals

Study shows connection between common hypertension drug and skin cancer

Genetic susceptibility to BD can increase suicide risk among people exposed to traumatic stress

FDA grants approval to first biosimilar for treatment of patients with breast, stomach cancers

Jawbone loss linked to onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Study aims to assess causal link between BMI and risk of death

Improving Healthcare in the Community through Eye Examinations

Fish oil component provides long-term preconditioning protection for vision cells

Chemicals in cigarette smoke, industrial processes may cause hazardous effects

Study finds strong link between daily cannabis use and cigarette smoking

ACS program effective in improving colorectal cancer screening rates

Altering genetic mutation could enhance FluMist vaccine’s protective effect

Studies provide insights into potential effects of weight on individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

INRS researchers evaluate how chemotherapy among men affects health of future generations

U.S.-funded global effort appears to reduce incidence of new HIV infections

Study: Fewer new cases of lung cancer found in communities with strong smoke-free laws

Scientists take step toward solving puzzle about heart health in type 2 diabetes

New genetic study of mosquitoes demonstrates movement of insecticide resistance across Africa

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