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Planning prompts show promise in improving prescribing safety

Physicians who are notified that a patient has died of a drug overdose are more judicious in issuing controlled substances if the notification includes a plan for what to do during subsequent patient visits, according to a study published today in Nature Communications.

13 Jan 2024

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

If you are one of the 30% to 50% of women experiencing urinary incontinence, new research suggests that it could turn into a bigger health issue.

12 Jan 2024

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

The relationship between ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

12 Jan 2024

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Study reveals robust memory T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers over 1.5 years post-Omicron, suggesting durable immunity against highly mutated variants.

11 Jan 2024

Superbug spread is not just about antibiotics, new study shows

For the first time, researchers have analyzed the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant bacteria over the last 20 years in the UK and Norway. They show that while the increase in drug use has amplified the spread of superbugs, it is not the only driver.

11 Jan 2024

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

The effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults.

11 Jan 2024

Landmark study confirms five key Parkinson's Disease variants in largest meta-analysis

Rare Parkinson’s disease (PD) variants in a large-scale cohort.

10 Jan 2024

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Researchers determine the relationship between the use of hearing aids and mortality among adult United States residents with hearing impairment.

10 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

Protein linked to neurodegeneration turns out to be crucial for healthy brain function

Researchers have discovered that a protein called phosphorylated α-synuclein, which is associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, is also involved in the normal processes of how neurons communicate with each other in a healthy brain.

9 Jan 2024

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

Night eating syndrome (NES) symptomatology and its possible links with circadian rhythm.

9 Jan 2024

New study reveals widespread diagnostic errors in seriously ill hospitalized adults

A study of seriously ill patients from academic medical centers across the country has found that nearly a quarter had a delayed or missed diagnosis.

8 Jan 2024

SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 shows increased lung targeting despite vaccine effectiveness

New research shows that the recently emerged BA.2.86 omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19 can be neutralized by bivalent mRNA vaccine-induced antibodies in the blood, which explains why this variant did not cause a widespread surge as previously feared.

8 Jan 2024

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Planning prompts show promise in improving prescribing safety

Urinary incontinence associated with higher odds of future disability

Study links cord blood lipid levels to early ADHD and autism symptoms

Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Superbug spread is not just about antibiotics, new study shows

The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males

Landmark study confirms five key Parkinson's Disease variants in largest meta-analysis

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

Protein linked to neurodegeneration turns out to be crucial for healthy brain function

The link between circadian rhythm and night eating syndrome

New study reveals widespread diagnostic errors in seriously ill hospitalized adults

SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.86 shows increased lung targeting despite vaccine effectiveness

School connectedness predicts reduced depression and aggressive behavior in Black adolescents

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Can AI predict diabetic eye disease progression?

Study finds link between diet diversity and reduced depression risk in knowledge workers

Vegetables, legumes, and seafood diet linked to lower heart risk in older men

Dutch study finds that abstaining from caffeine can increase sleep disturbances in older women

Do hospitalized COVID-19 patients have long-term cognitive, psychiatric, or neurological complications?

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