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Dissociation may indicate a high risk of worse mental health outcomes after trauma

Results from the largest prospective study of its kind indicate that for individuals who experience trauma, the presence of dissociation - a profound feeling of detachment from one's sense of self or surroundings - may indicate a high risk of later developing severe post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, physical pain, and social impairment.

22 Jun 2022

Using air filters at home can reduce negative impacts of air pollution on children's brain development

A new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children.

22 Jun 2022

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in cardiac rehabilitation participation regardless of income

Participation in cardiac rehabilitation is low among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults, with significant disparities by race/ethnicity regardless of income, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

22 Jun 2022

INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controller takes a deep dive into cellular physics

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From INTEGRA Biosciences 22 Jun 2022

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers assessed the role of smartphone apps during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

22 Jun 2022

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

First came the "edible billboard," which appeared last year during the holidays in New York's East Village loaded with cake treats. Then, in late January, came the national marketing campaign, with TV and digital media promoting the idea that trying to lose weight doesn't mean a person can't enjoy eating.

22 Jun 2022

Gene expression regulation by N6-methyladenosine

A recent study published in Molecular Cell reviewed the control of gene expression by N6-methyladenosine (m6A), a modified nucleotide in the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA).

22 Jun 2022

Researchers map cancer driver mutations across the human genome

In a recent study published in Nature Biotechnology, researchers explored the causes of cancer by mapping somatic mutation rates across the human genome.

22 Jun 2022

Study examines policies for transferring students with mental health emergencies from university to hospital

The chances that police will become involved in the care of a student who seeks help for their mental health on campus at an Ontario university health clinic depends on which university they attend, according to a new CAMH-led qualitative study published today in the journal CMAJ Open.

22 Jun 2022

Using omics technology to characterize and quantify biomolecules for better nutrition

Maya Rajasekharan, Senior Advisor, Strategic Program Development at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), says that food is the single greatest determinant of human health and disease over the course of one's life, and yet a comprehensive understanding of the composition of what we eat remains unknown.

22 Jun 2022

Brain tumor classification can become more accurate with the use of artificial intelligence and physiological imaging

The classification of brain tumors – and thus the choice of optimal treatment options – can become more accurate and precise through the use of artificial intelligence in combination with physiological imaging.

22 Jun 2022

Clinicians can help to empower patients by encouraging them to vote

An article published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine notes that voter engagement is linked to health and well-being and that clinicians can help to empower patients and their families by encouraging them to register to vote.

22 Jun 2022

Study highlights low use of mental health services in Australian residential aged care facilities

Less than 3% of people with mental health conditions living in Australian residential aged care facilities accessed government-subsidised mental health services, a new analysis from Flinders University and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) has found, with calls for organisational and policy changes to improve access.

22 Jun 2022

New technology can revitalize the bactericidal effects of conventional antibiotics in MDR E.coli infections

A research team led by Professor Kelvin Yeung Wai-kwok from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has designed a non-invasive technology to revitalize the bactericidal effects of conventional antibiotics in multidrug-resistant (MDR)Escherichia coli (E. coli)-associated deep tissue infections, such as urinary tract and peritoneal infections.

22 Jun 2022

Specific retinal cell appears to be good at housing Ebola and other viruses

A specific cell within our retina, the light-sensitive part of our eyes responsible for sending visual information to our brain, appears to be particularly good at housing Ebola and other viruses, new research has found.

22 Jun 2022

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A recent research paper posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server demonstrated micro ribonucleic acids (miRNAs) as potential antiviral options against various coronaviruses (CoVs), including severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

21 Jun 2022

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers identified potential risk factors and incident symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the general population of the United Kingdom (UK).

21 Jun 2022

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to soda takes TikTok by storm.

21 Jun 2022

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* pre-print server, researchers examined 42,000 participants from nine longitudinal studies conducted in the United Kingdom (UK) to analyze the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms and characterize long COVID symptom patterns.

21 Jun 2022

New pain medications with high abuse potential more likely to be successfully developed

Despite the prevalence and societal costs of pain in the United States, investment in pain medication development is low, due in part to poor understanding of the probability of successful development of such medications

21 Jun 2022

Research News and Research

Dissociation may indicate a high risk of worse mental health outcomes after trauma

Using air filters at home can reduce negative impacts of air pollution on children's brain development

Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in cardiac rehabilitation participation regardless of income

INTEGRA’s PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controller takes a deep dive into cellular physics

The role of smartphone apps during the COVID-19 pandemic

New weight loss treatment is marked by heavy marketing and modest results

Gene expression regulation by N6-methyladenosine

Researchers map cancer driver mutations across the human genome

Study examines policies for transferring students with mental health emergencies from university to hospital

Using omics technology to characterize and quantify biomolecules for better nutrition

Brain tumor classification can become more accurate with the use of artificial intelligence and physiological imaging

Clinicians can help to empower patients by encouraging them to vote

Study highlights low use of mental health services in Australian residential aged care facilities

New technology can revitalize the bactericidal effects of conventional antibiotics in MDR E.coli infections

Specific retinal cell appears to be good at housing Ebola and other viruses

Potential SARS-CoV-2 antivirals based on host miRNAs

A longitudinal population-based study of COVID-19 in the UK

Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

Research details patterns of COVID and long COVID symptoms across 42,000 individuals

New pain medications with high abuse potential more likely to be successfully developed

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