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New $5 million grant expands access to geriatric care for seniors in eastern Pennsylvania

Adults over 65 and their families in eastern Pennsylvania will have greater access to geriatric care thanks to a $5 million Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) grant from the federal Health Resources & Services Administration.

30 Sep 2024

Collaborative initiative seeks to uncover ways to reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk

The Triangulation of Innovative Methods to End Alzheimer's Disease project will use large, diverse datasets to examine whether interventions targeting alcohol use, depression, vision or hearing impairments, or social isolation can protect people from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

30 Sep 2024

Survey reveals strong public backing for ending animal testing in scientific research

A new survey shows that Americans' attitudes toward experiments on animals have changed significantly in recent years, with the vast majority now favoring phasing out animal experiments in favor or other research methods.

30 Sep 2024

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Spiritual beliefs and a historically-based distrust of clinical research may factor into Black patients' decisions about whether to participate in cancer trials, according to surveys of patients treated at two Baltimore medical centers.

30 Sep 2024

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

A professionally-diverse panel of medical and nutrition experts have proposed a set of recommended nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees.

30 Sep 2024

$Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Duke-NUS scientists and their collaborators have discovered a potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a type of heart disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.

30 Sep 2024

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Research indicates that high flavonoid intake is linked to a lower risk of NAFLD, with apples and tea showing significant protective effects on liver health.

30 Sep 2024

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

Study reveals that over 93% of primary care patients expect antibiotics for common symptoms, especially in public clinics, with lack of education and health literacy contributing to these unrealistic expectations. Knowledge of antibiotic risks is a key factor influencing patient demand.

29 Sep 2024

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

As a child, EJ Beck was treated for a rare pediatric thyroid cancer at NYU Langone Health. About 10 years after the scan that declared her cancer-free, Beck was accepted into her No. 1 choice for a medical school: NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

27 Sep 2024

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launches new journal on cancer education

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced its first-ever academic journal, Advances in Cancer Education & Quality Improvement (ACE-QI). The journal will publish research, training program summaries and quality improvement interventions for the oncology provider community.

27 Sep 2024

Study reveals gaps in anti-bullying and sexual harassment education in schools

While violence prevention education has increased in U.S. schools, only 1 in 10 schools today require violence prevention discussions in class, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2024 National Conference & Exhibition at the Orange County Convention Center.

27 Sep 2024

Superabsorbent polymer beads linked to increasing cases of bowel obstruction in children

Water-absorbing beads have become increasingly hazardous to children over the past 10 years, as children who swallow the beads can experience life-threatening problems such as bowel obstruction.

27 Sep 2024

Novel approach combines glutaminase and HuR blockade to suppress breast cancer growth

A study led by Brazilian researchers and reported in an article published in the journal Nature Communications proposes that simultaneously targeting the enzyme glutaminase and the protein HuR, both of which are essential to tumor progression, may be effective in treating breast cancer.

27 Sep 2024

Understanding gametogenesis mechanisms in budding yeast

Sexual reproduction, a common mode of reproduction among numerous species, involves gametogenesis in which offspring are produced through fertilization, conjugation, or mating.

27 Sep 2024

Genolier Innovation Hub opens as a leading center for research and innovation in Europe

Located in BioAlps Health Valley, the Genolier Innovation Hub promotes collaboration in health sciences, aiming to redefine medical standards and patient care.

27 Sep 2024

Revolutionary blueprint aims to enhance nurse's impact on patient outcomes

A groundbreaking article published in the latest issue of Nursing Outlook proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings.

26 Sep 2024

Study links early opportunities to long-term success for children

The number of educational opportunities that children accrue at home, in early education and care, at school, in afterschool programs, and in their communities as they grow up are strongly linked to their educational attainment and earnings in early adulthood, according to new research.

26 Sep 2024

Study uncovers hidden proteins fueling heart disease and stroke

Researchers identified key proteins linked to cardiovascular disease, highlighting new targets for drug development using genetic and observational analyses in UK and China biobanks.

26 Sep 2024

Perceived stress can directly trigger psoriasis relapse

Innovative research has provided compelling evidence that perceived stress can directly trigger the relapse of psoriatic skin lesions. The study, presented today at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress 2024, is the first to scientifically validate this connection in vivo.

26 Sep 2024

Rise in SUID and SIDS during COVID-19 pandemic linked to respiratory viruses

The risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period, especially in 2021, according to a new study led by researchers at the Penn State College of Medicine.

26 Sep 2024

Education News and Research

New $5 million grant expands access to geriatric care for seniors in eastern Pennsylvania

Collaborative initiative seeks to uncover ways to reduce Alzheimer’s and dementia risk

Survey reveals strong public backing for ending animal testing in scientific research

Spirituality and distrust influence Black patients' participation in cancer trials

Experts propose a set of nutrition competencies for medical students and physician trainees

Scientists discover potential new treatment for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

The consumption of flavonoid-rich foods was associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD among middle-aged adults

Health literacy gaps fuel unrealistic antibiotic expectations in primary care patients

From patient to physician: EJ Beck's medical journey at NYU Langone Health

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center launches new journal on cancer education

Study reveals gaps in anti-bullying and sexual harassment education in schools

Superabsorbent polymer beads linked to increasing cases of bowel obstruction in children

Novel approach combines glutaminase and HuR blockade to suppress breast cancer growth

Understanding gametogenesis mechanisms in budding yeast

Genolier Innovation Hub opens as a leading center for research and innovation in Europe

Revolutionary blueprint aims to enhance nurse's impact on patient outcomes

Study links early opportunities to long-term success for children

Study uncovers hidden proteins fueling heart disease and stroke

Perceived stress can directly trigger psoriasis relapse

Rise in SUID and SIDS during COVID-19 pandemic linked to respiratory viruses

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