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Young cannabis users have increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior

Adolescent cannabis use has been linked to an increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior in young adulthood, according to the first meta-analysis by a team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre and McGill University, in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Rutgers University-Camden, which is published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry today.

13 Feb 2019

Cannabis use among adolescents linked with increased risk of depression in adulthood

While there has been a lot of focus on the role of cannabis use in psychosis, there has been less attention on whether cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety.

13 Feb 2019

Bringing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) to the Community

An interview with Dr. Ester Segal, discussing the development of a 2D silicon microarray that supports the growth of bacteria and fungi for rapid AST.

From Pittcon 13 Feb 2019

Researchers develop powerful new approach to improve maturation of miniature kidneys

In recent years, researchers have created mini-organs known as organoids in the culture dish that contain many of the cell types and complex microarchitectures found in human organs, such as the kidney, liver, intestine, and even the brain.

13 Feb 2019

Fractures, head injuries common in electric scooter accidents, UCLA study finds

UCLA researchers have found that people involved in electric scooter accidents are sometimes injured badly enough -- from fractures, dislocated joints and head injuries -- to require treatment in an emergency department.

13 Feb 2019

Pregnant women who undergo gallbladder removal surgery experience longer hospital stays

Pregnant women produce extra progesterone, which puts them at greater risk for gallstones. When the stones become problematic, causing painful attacks, a surgeon may recommend that the diseased gallbladder be taken out by performing an operation known as a cholecystectomy.

13 Feb 2019

Increased activity of EHMT2 gene deficient neurons could cause autism in humans

A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on autism-related characteristics in humans has been described in the open-access journal eLife.

13 Feb 2019

Relapse dreams more common in people with severe alcohol, drug addiction history

Vivid dreams involving drinking and drug use are common among individuals in recovery. A study from the Massachusetts General Hospital Recovery Research Institute, published in the January issue of the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment after online release in October 2018, finds these relapse dreams are more common in those with more severe clinical histories of alcohol and other drug problems.

13 Feb 2019

Cell membrane complexes may be new target for drugs to kill cancer cells

Old molecules and new complexes: researchers at Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina have discovered cell membrane complexes called ceramidosomes that may be a new target for drugs to kill cancer cells.

13 Feb 2019

Studies address racial disparities in postpartum period and cardiovascular health

Cardiovascular disease and hypertensive disorders are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Two studies will be presented on February 14, 2019, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, that address racial disparities in the postpartum period with a special focus on cardiovascular health.

13 Feb 2019

New Australian initiative helps emergency clinicians to improve patient care

An Australian initiative is successfully helping emergency doctors and nurses develop better treatments, diagnostics and services for improving patient care.

13 Feb 2019

New mouse model replicates development and progression of Type I diabetes

Researchers at The University of Toledo have found a new way to replicate in lab mice the development and progression of Type I diabetes, a breakthrough that has the potential to reshape how the chronic disease is studied.

13 Feb 2019

Mental health issues affecting one in seven kids in the U.S

In the United States, one in seven children could be suffering from a mental health condition for which half of them do not receive appropriate treatment finds a new study. The results of this eye-opener study were published in the latest issue of the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

12 Feb 2019

Researchers discover mechanism on how body's antimicrobial shield regulates microbiome

The microbiome in our intestine plays a vital role in people's health and the immune system. Any lack of balance there has not only been linked to chronic inflammatory intestinal inflammation, but also type 2 diabetes and other diseases

12 Feb 2019

Researchers uncover new mechanism of how Ebola viruses escape immune system

A research team from Tübingen and Göttingen has described in the renowned journal Cell Reports a new mechanism how the Ebola virus escapes the immune system.

12 Feb 2019

Study examines hospital readmissions for women with postpartum psychiatric diseases

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 15% of women develop postpartum depression. Postpartum psychiatric diseases occur on a continuum and extreme manifestations are life-threatening and require hospitalization.

12 Feb 2019

Marine snail venom reveals clues to developing faster-acting insulin for diabetic patients

Although moderately mobile, marine cone snails have perfected several strategies to capture prey. Some fish-hunting species release venom into the surrounding water.

12 Feb 2019

Pill that reverses brain damage could be on the horizon

Researchers have made important progress in designing a drug that could recover brain function in cases of severe brain damage due to injury or disease.

12 Feb 2019

Frequency of heteroresistance has been greatly underestimated, study finds

When antibiotics are used to treat bacteria susceptible to them, the treatment usually works. Nevertheless, the antibiotic chosen is sometimes ineffective. One of the reasons for this is heteroresistance, a phenomenon explored in depth by Uppsala and Emory University researchers in a new study.

12 Feb 2019

MGH researchers identify brain cells that modulate behavioral response to threats

A team of investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Regenerative Medicine has identified a population of brain cells that appears to play a role in calibrating behavioral responses to potentially threatening situations.

12 Feb 2019

Hospital News and Research

Young cannabis users have increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior

Cannabis use among adolescents linked with increased risk of depression in adulthood

Bringing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) to the Community

Researchers develop powerful new approach to improve maturation of miniature kidneys

Fractures, head injuries common in electric scooter accidents, UCLA study finds

Pregnant women who undergo gallbladder removal surgery experience longer hospital stays

Increased activity of EHMT2 gene deficient neurons could cause autism in humans

Relapse dreams more common in people with severe alcohol, drug addiction history

Cell membrane complexes may be new target for drugs to kill cancer cells

Studies address racial disparities in postpartum period and cardiovascular health

New Australian initiative helps emergency clinicians to improve patient care

New mouse model replicates development and progression of Type I diabetes

Mental health issues affecting one in seven kids in the U.S

Researchers discover mechanism on how body's antimicrobial shield regulates microbiome

Researchers uncover new mechanism of how Ebola viruses escape immune system

Study examines hospital readmissions for women with postpartum psychiatric diseases

Marine snail venom reveals clues to developing faster-acting insulin for diabetic patients

Pill that reverses brain damage could be on the horizon

Frequency of heteroresistance has been greatly underestimated, study finds

MGH researchers identify brain cells that modulate behavioral response to threats

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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