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More than a third of newly qualified doctors in the UK lack sexual misconduct training

More than a third of newly qualified doctors are leaving UK medical schools without any education on sexual misconduct specifically relating to the medical profession according to new research published by JRSM Open.

12 Sep 2023

Sedentary behavior linked to increased risk of dementia in adults over 60

Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC and University of Arizona researchers.

12 Sep 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection can exacerbate production of auto-antibodies relating to auto-immune diseases

An article published in NPJ Aging, a Springer Nature journal, reveals that natural production of auto-antibodies increases with age and that infection by SARS-CoV-2 can exacerbate production of auto-antibodies relating to auto-immune diseases, helping to explain why aging increases the chances of developing severe COVID-19.

12 Sep 2023

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.

12 Sep 2023

Doctors must address Parkinson’s patients’ hidden burden of stigma, report says

Even the best treatment approaches for Parkinson's disease are inadequate if they do not address patients' feelings of social rejection, isolation, loneliness and other psychosocial effects of stigma, according to a report from experts specializing in Parkinson's and other movement disorders.

12 Sep 2023

COVID-19 pandemic led to reductions in breast cancer screening participation globally

A review of COVID-19 studies globally has revealed reductions in breast cancer screening participation during 2020, with differences between geographic regions and healthcare settings.

12 Sep 2023

Adult food literacy program effective in producing positive changes across dietary behaviors

Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited.

12 Sep 2023

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Primary ciliary dyskenisia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes the tiny hair-like filtration structures in the respiratory tract to stop working.

12 Sep 2023

New integrated approach can reduce soybean allergen immunoreactivity

Soybeans, a major source of protein for millions globally, is one of the leading foods causing allergies. According to the World Health Organization, there are eight allergenic fractions in soybeans, with β-conglycinin and glycinin being the major concern.

12 Sep 2023

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

The University of Kentucky's Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA).

12 Sep 2023

New MRI technology promises to revolutionize understanding of iron homeostasis in the brain

Research team led by Shir Filo and Prof. Aviv Mezer of the Safra Center for Brain Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (ELSC) and Dr. Tal Shahar currently, Director of the Neurosurgical Oncology Unit at the Neurosurgery Department, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, have unveiled a groundbreaking magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology that promises to revolutionize our understanding of iron homeostasis in the human brain.

12 Sep 2023

Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

Sepsis, or blood poisoning, occurs more frequently than previously estimated by professionals. At the same, mortality rates have declined sharply. The two are connected.

12 Sep 2023

Both high- and normal-protein diets are effective for weight loss in adults with Type 2 diabetes

New findings from the University of Alabama at Birmingham indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes.

12 Sep 2023

Unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program results in 25% increase in research funding

A unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program in the United States resulted in a 25 percent increase in funding to a U.S.-based lung cancer research program, according to a presentation given today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

12 Sep 2023

Study reveals key reproductive factors that may increase lung cancer risk in women

A study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer revealed that key reproductive factors such as early menopause, shortened reproductive span, and early age at first birth are associated with elevated risks of lung cancer in women.

12 Sep 2023

Loneliness, depression and social isolation linked to digestive diseases in older adults

While life expectancy rates for older Americans are rising, nearly 40% of adults report living with a digestive disease of some kind.

12 Sep 2023

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy reduces radiation exposure to heart and lungs in NSCLC patients

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) should be the preferred choice when treating patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as it reduces radiation exposure to the heart and lungs, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

12 Sep 2023

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

In recent years, cancer immunotherapies, represented by immune checkpoint blockade (ICB), have been highly successful and have become an important basis for the future treatment of cancers.

12 Sep 2023

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

UCLA-led research finds that among adult congenital heart disease (CHD) transplant recipients, single-ventricle physiology correlated with higher short-term mortality.

12 Sep 2023

Top reasons driving health professionals out of the NHS: Work stress, high workload, and understaffing

Work stress, high workload, and understaffing are the primary factors driving health professionals out of the NHS, suggest the results of a survey published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

12 Sep 2023

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More than a third of newly qualified doctors in the UK lack sexual misconduct training

Sedentary behavior linked to increased risk of dementia in adults over 60

SARS-CoV-2 infection can exacerbate production of auto-antibodies relating to auto-immune diseases

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Doctors must address Parkinson’s patients’ hidden burden of stigma, report says

COVID-19 pandemic led to reductions in breast cancer screening participation globally

Adult food literacy program effective in producing positive changes across dietary behaviors

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

New integrated approach can reduce soybean allergen immunoreactivity

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

New MRI technology promises to revolutionize understanding of iron homeostasis in the brain

Sepsis occurs more frequently than previously estimated, but mortality rates have declined

Both high- and normal-protein diets are effective for weight loss in adults with Type 2 diabetes

Unified and concentrated lung cancer advocacy program results in 25% increase in research funding

Study reveals key reproductive factors that may increase lung cancer risk in women

Loneliness, depression and social isolation linked to digestive diseases in older adults

Intensity-modulated radiation therapy reduces radiation exposure to heart and lungs in NSCLC patients

Arf1 inhibition induces tumor regression by promoting T cell infiltration

Single-ventricle physiology correlates with higher short-term mortality among adult congenital heart disease transplant recipients

Top reasons driving health professionals out of the NHS: Work stress, high workload, and understaffing

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