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Recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use among U.S. adults

States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new research by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health policy scientists.

28 Nov 2022

Social skills of the world’s poorest children 'severely ruptured' by COVID-19 pandemic, study shows

School closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have "severely ruptured" the social and emotional development of some of the world's poorest children, as well as their academic progress, new evidence shows.

28 Nov 2022

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

A new study evaluated the efficacy of the volume sweep imaging ultrasound scans and artificial intelligence in providing fully automated and inexpensive breast ultrasound scans and interpretation without the need for experienced radiologists or sonographers.

28 Nov 2022

Novel cancer-fighting nanoparticles co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and immunotherapy

University of Pittsburgh researchers have designed cancer-fighting nanoparticles that co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and a novel immunotherapy, according to a new Nature Nanotechnology study published today.

24 Nov 2022

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Some wounds just won't heal. Infections, diseases like diabetes, and suppressed immune systems often stack up to slow healing.

24 Nov 2022

Study finds profound stigmas experienced by people living with Long Covid

The majority of people living with Long Covid experience some form of stigma directly related to their condition, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE.

23 Nov 2022

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist.

23 Nov 2022

Single drug compound may offer a promising new strategy for treating prostate cancer patients

A single drug compound simultaneously attacks hard-to-treat prostate cancer on several fronts, according to a new study in mice and human cells.

23 Nov 2022

Trickle of covid relief funds helps fill gaps in rural kids’ mental health services

The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center's building has long been at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian city, but its purpose has evolved.

23 Nov 2022

New family of adeno-associated viral vectors found to be better at delivering genetic cargo

Gene therapies can treat, even potentially cure, certain genetic diseases, but it is challenging to deliver the treatments to the parts of the body where they are needed.

22 Nov 2022

High-level social support helps improve postgraduate students’ mental health during Covid-19 pandemic static management

A team of researchers undertook a study of the mental health of postgraduate students during the Covid-19 pandemic static management.

22 Nov 2022

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study, researchers determined whether mindfulness was related to emotional resilience in children.

22 Nov 2022

Schools, sheriffs, and syringes: State plans vary for spending $26B in opioid settlement funds

With more than 200 Americans still dying of drug overdoses each day, states are beginning the high-stakes task of deciding how to spend billions of dollars in settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors.

22 Nov 2022

Rice bioengineer receives support for brain cancer research

Kevin McHugh, an assistant professor of bioengineering at Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering, has earned a Distinguished Scientist Award for 2022 from The Sontag Foundation, which helps launch the careers of scientists expected to make a significant impact in the fight against brain cancer.

21 Nov 2022

Stereotactic MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer

Findings from a recent prospective study show promising safety and patient outcomes data for locally advanced and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer treatment using ablative Stereotactic MRI-Guided On-table Adaptive Radiation Therapy, also known as SMART.

21 Nov 2022

America's health care organizations remind the public about vaccinations and early treatment for COVID-19, influenza

Given the anticipated increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases this fall and winter, America's healthcare professional organizations are coming together to remind the public of the importance of vaccinations and early treatment.

21 Nov 2022

Repetitive stress induces features of accelerated aging in the eye

New research from the University of California, Irvine, suggests aging is an important component of retinal ganglion cell death in glaucoma, and that novel pathways can be targeted when designing new treatments for glaucoma patients.

21 Nov 2022

First-of-its-kind brain surgery simulator appears to be a feasible approach for training neurosurgeons

Hundreds of residents in neurological surgery across the United States trained on a first-of-its-kind simulator intended to mimic the type of real-life catastrophe they may face in operating rooms.

20 Nov 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr Javier Yugueros-Marcos, Head of the Antimicrobial Resistance and Veterinary Products Department at the World Organisation for Animal Health, about how the world can work together to promote the sustainable and responsible use of antimicrobials.

18 Nov 2022

Time-restricted eating reduces body mass in young athletic men

Researchers analyzed the impact of four weeks of time restricted eating on markers of metabolic health, body compositon, and running aerobic capacity.

17 Nov 2022

Students News and Research

Recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use among U.S. adults

Social skills of the world’s poorest children 'severely ruptured' by COVID-19 pandemic, study shows

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

Novel cancer-fighting nanoparticles co-deliver a chemotherapy drug and immunotherapy

Wireless smart bandage promotes faster closure of wounds, enhances skin recovery

Study finds profound stigmas experienced by people living with Long Covid

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

Single drug compound may offer a promising new strategy for treating prostate cancer patients

Trickle of covid relief funds helps fill gaps in rural kids’ mental health services

New family of adeno-associated viral vectors found to be better at delivering genetic cargo

High-level social support helps improve postgraduate students’ mental health during Covid-19 pandemic static management

Mindfulness found to be associated with emotional resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Schools, sheriffs, and syringes: State plans vary for spending $26B in opioid settlement funds

Rice bioengineer receives support for brain cancer research

Stereotactic MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer

America's health care organizations remind the public about vaccinations and early treatment for COVID-19, influenza

Repetitive stress induces features of accelerated aging in the eye

First-of-its-kind brain surgery simulator appears to be a feasible approach for training neurosurgeons

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together

Time-restricted eating reduces body mass in young athletic men

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