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New model helps doctors identify patients at high risk for adverse events from depression

Researchers at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University created decision models capable of predicting which patients might need more treatment for their depression than what their primary care provider can offer.

21 Aug 2019

Scientists unveil new molecular mechanisms leading to atrial fibrillation

If there could be one organ in the body that works 24/7 nonstop and makes sure the cells get the oxygen and nutrients they need, it’s the heart. The heart also needs its supply of blood rich in oxygen, and in the event, it doesn’t receive adequate amounts of blood, it can suffer serious complications. Atrial fibrillation, for one, is an irregular heartbeat that affects blood flow to the heart muscle and the rest of the body.

21 Aug 2019

Study identifies key epigenetic regulator that controls skin cell turnover

The outer layer of the skin completely replaces itself every two to four weeks, but when this process is blocked, cancer can grow.

21 Aug 2019

Drug-related emergencies prevalent among people who attend electronic dance music parties

People who frequent electronic dance music parties often use multiple drugs simultaneously and experience adverse effects with some ending up in the emergency department, say researchers at New York University School of Medicine and Rutgers University.

21 Aug 2019

University of Florida scientists aim to develop new antimicrobials for cows, humans

University of Florida scientists believe they can develop new antimicrobials that will benefit dairy cattle and, eventually, humans by treating bacteria that normally resist antibiotics.

21 Aug 2019

New Recommendation Statement for BRCA1/2 evaluation still fails to address many problems

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released a new Recommendation Statement for BRCA1/2 evaluation, urging the medical community to widen the parameters used to assess BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation risks and increase the use of genetic counseling and testing for those with the highest risk.

21 Aug 2019

Protein present in telomeres shows global action on genome which influences pleuripotency

Pluripotent cells can give rise to all cells of the body, a power that researchers are eager to control because it opens the door to regenerative medicine and organ culture for transplants.

21 Aug 2019

Move to single-patient rooms reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections

The move to single-patient rooms at the McGill University Health Centre's Glen site in 2015 resulted in significantly reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections, suggests a study published today in the highly respected journal JAMA: Internal Medicine published by the American Medical Association.

21 Aug 2019

Unique surgical risk/benefit calculator to aid metabolic and bariatric surgeons and their patients

A new surgical risk/benefit calculator that will provide metabolic and bariatric surgeons and their patients with accurate, patient-specific information to guide surgical decision making and informed consent will soon be released by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

21 Aug 2019

Meat allergy triggered by tick bites explained

Researchers from University of Virginia School of Medicine have uncovered the mystery behind development of allergic reactions to red meat such as beef in some individuals. Recently there has been a body of research on allergies to meat developing in individuals due to tick bites.

21 Aug 2019

NeuroCatch platform used to conduct clinical study on pediatric concussion

NeuroCatch Inc., a brain-focused health technology company committed to translating research innovations into real-world medical devices and applications, is pleased to announce a research collaboration in brain vital sign science with Dr. Michael Esser, a pediatric neurologist at the Alberta Children's Hospital, and clinical associate professor at the University of Calgary.

20 Aug 2019

New insight into the immune system may help doctors to better fight cancer

Your immune system's natural killer cells recognize and attack two major kinds of danger - cells infected by viruses and cells affected by cancer.

20 Aug 2019

Free and unlimited Lyft rides could lead to better health outcomes for older adults

Better access to on-demand transportation could help older adults miss fewer medical appointments as well as reduce their social isolation to improve their overall health, suggests a new study published in the Journal of mHealth by researchers at the USC Center for Body Computing at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

20 Aug 2019

Ohio University scientists win $1.7 million grant for research on non-melanoma skin cancers

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has awarded Ohio University scientists Shiyong Wu and Lingying Tong a five-year $1.7 million grant to advance research on a potential prevention and treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers.

20 Aug 2019

Environmental pollution linked with increased prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders

A new study led by University of Chicago researchers suggests a significant link between exposure to environmental pollution and an increase in the prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders.

20 Aug 2019

Study finds increase in Medicaid-covered preemptive kidney transplants after Medicaid expansion

Medicaid expansion has helped more young, low-income adults with advanced kidney disease to avoid the costs and poor quality-of-life associated with dialysis, reports a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine from researchers at Drexel University College of Medicine and the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel.

20 Aug 2019

Children who play recreational sports more likely to suffer serious head injuries

An Australian/ New Zealand study examining childhood head injuries has found that children who do recreational sports like horse riding, skate boarding and bike riding are more likely to suffer serious head injuries than children who play contact sport like AFL or rugby.

20 Aug 2019

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New model helps doctors identify patients at high risk for adverse events from depression

Scientists unveil new molecular mechanisms leading to atrial fibrillation

Study identifies key epigenetic regulator that controls skin cell turnover

Drug-related emergencies prevalent among people who attend electronic dance music parties

University of Florida scientists aim to develop new antimicrobials for cows, humans

New Recommendation Statement for BRCA1/2 evaluation still fails to address many problems

Protein present in telomeres shows global action on genome which influences pleuripotency

Move to single-patient rooms reduced rates of hospital-acquired infections

Unique surgical risk/benefit calculator to aid metabolic and bariatric surgeons and their patients

Meat allergy triggered by tick bites explained

NeuroCatch platform used to conduct clinical study on pediatric concussion

New insight into the immune system may help doctors to better fight cancer

Free and unlimited Lyft rides could lead to better health outcomes for older adults

Ohio University scientists win $1.7 million grant for research on non-melanoma skin cancers

Environmental pollution linked with increased prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders

Study finds increase in Medicaid-covered preemptive kidney transplants after Medicaid expansion

Children who play recreational sports more likely to suffer serious head injuries

Investigating organ crosstalk leads to a better understanding of sepsis

Discharge incentives in emergency departments could increase patient return visits, readmissions

Quitting smoking could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

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