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Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

Societal issues - including the growth in ultra-high-cost treatments, the epidemic of mental health and substance use disorders, climate change, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) - could alter how health systems serve their communities within five years, according to the latest annual ASHP/ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Forecast Report.

4 Dec 2023

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

In a world where plant-based lifestyles are on the rise, the power of foods such as broccoli, celery, and tofu, which are rich in flavonoids, is becoming clearer.

4 Dec 2023

Effects of using race and ethnicity in clinical algorithms in health care systems

A Special Issue of the peer-reviewed journal Health Equity focuses attention on the incorrect use of race and ethnicity in clinical algorithms in health care systems across the U.S. and internationally. The Special Issue is titled "Race Adjustment in Clinical Algorithms and Other Clinical Decision-making Tools."

4 Dec 2023

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Hispanic/Latina women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) – conditions marked by high blood pressure during pregnancy – are more likely to have abnormalities in their heart structure and function decades later when compared with women without a history of HDP, according to a National Institutes of Health-supported study.

4 Dec 2023

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

An estimated quarter of adults and two-thirds of children have strong fears around needles, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 Dec 2023

$Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children$

Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children

A major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency.

1 Dec 2023

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

More older Americans use cannabis now than before the pandemic, with 12% saying they've consumed a THC-containing substance in the past year and 4% saying they do so multiple times a week, according to a new study of people aged 50 to 80.

1 Dec 2023

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Babies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow.

1 Dec 2023

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

New research from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health suggests that those who live with ongoing poverty and poor housing conditions are more likely to develop new mobility issues following a COVID-19 infection.

1 Dec 2023

ADA Forsyth scientists test novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively

Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases (diseases of the soft tissue or pulp in your teeth) more effectively.

1 Dec 2023

Urgent action needed to bridge digital health divide, experts warn

Millions of people are suffering from digital health inequality because of poverty, experts have warned.

1 Dec 2023

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant effect on global public health, economies, and societies worldwide.

1 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

The trends in antimicrobial resistance in Greece.

1 Dec 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Bill Eisenman has always fished. "Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum," he said. "That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it."

1 Dec 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

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Pharmacy Forecast Report: Societal issues poised to transform healthcare delivery

Study elucidates human metabolism of key flavonoids

Effects of using race and ethnicity in clinical algorithms in health care systems

Hispanic/Latina women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy more likely to have heart abnormalities

Painless ultrasound vaccine delivery on the horizon

Vitamin D supplementation fails to prevent fractures in children

Study suggests the need for more education and screening of older adults for cannabis-related risks

Researchers explore the optimal timing, dosage of B-12 supplements during pregnancy and lactation

Poverty and poor housing linked to increased risk of mobility issues after COVID-19

ADA Forsyth scientists test novel technology to treat endodontic diseases more effectively

Urgent action needed to bridge digital health divide, experts warn

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Needle-free vaccine patch can protect people from deadly Zika virus

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BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

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