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Missouri schools underprepared for pandemics, natural disasters and bioterrorism attacks

Missouri schools are no more prepared to respond to pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism attacks than they were in 2011, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

6 Oct 2015

First-time expectant dads experience depression

Transition to parenthood can be a difficult life event. It can have an impact on both parents and on the long-term development of the child. While mother's "baby blues" have been widely investigated, little research has been conducted on antenatal paternal depression. A team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre sheds light on fathers' mental health by releasing the first study to report the prevalence of antenatal depression symptoms among Canadian men.

6 Oct 2015

Pitt investigators to lead $15 million federal initiative to manage breathing disorder clinical trials

The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and School of Medicine investigators will be leading a $15 million, five-year federal initiative to manage national clinical trials aimed at developing new treatments for breathing disorders.

5 Oct 2015

Testosterone therapy not associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study

A new population-based study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston showed for the first time that exposure to testosterone therapy over a five-year period was not associated with an increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Further, risk of high-grade prostate cancer did not increase according to the total number of testosterone injections.

5 Oct 2015

Non-fatal zipline-related injuries on the rise in U.S.

The popularity of ziplining has skyrocketed rapidly in recent years. The number of commercial ziplines in the U.S. rose from 10 in 2001 to more than 200 in 2012, in addition to more than 13,000 amateur ziplines which can be found in outdoor education programs, camps, and backyards.

5 Oct 2015

World Scientific publishes new book that covers all aspects of cancer care

Cervical, uterine and ovarian cancers are among the most common cancers affecting women, with a total of 1,087,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2012.

1 Oct 2015

Researchers identify new gene locus that may protect children from developing malaria in Africa

Published today in Nature, the findings detail a new gene locus that can explain why, in communities where everyone is constantly exposed to malaria, some children develop severe malaria and others don't. Now, researchers can be sure that this particular stretch of our DNA plays a crucial role in the progression of the disease.

1 Oct 2015

Survey: One-third of US women use compounded hormones at menopause

A third of US women who take hormones at menopause are using compounded hormones, shows a new national survey. These women commonly--and mistakenly--think these hormones are safer and offer more benefits than FDA-approved therapies.

30 Sep 2015

Age, race and family history are the biggest risk factors for prostate cancer, new research suggests

New research suggests that age, race and family history are the biggest risk factors for a man to develop prostate cancer, although high blood pressure, high cholesterol, vitamin D deficiency, inflammation of prostate, and vasectomy also add to the risk. In contrast, obesity, alcohol abuse, and smoking show a negative association with the disease.

30 Sep 2015

Risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians begin immediately at birth

New research suggests that the risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians - a group long known to suffer from substantially higher rates of both diabetes and heart disease—begins immediately at birth.

30 Sep 2015

New research identifies genetic variants, causal links associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

In the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) into polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to date, new research conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge and ten other institutions, including 23andMe, has identified genetic variants and causal links associated with PCOS, some of which might be relevant to informing positive lifestyle and treatment choices for women.

30 Sep 2015

SLU biostatistician encourages people to interpret scientific and medical research

Thanks to the internet, access to research studies, medical news and health websites is greater than ever, offering instant admission to the world of medical knowledge.

29 Sep 2015

Research: When social isolation pairs with coinfection, diseases can spread faster

Conventional wisdom holds that the more people stay within their own social groups and avoid others, the less likely a small disease outbreak will turn into full-blown epidemic. But this conventional wisdom might be quite wrong, according to two Santa Fe Institute researchers, and the consequences could reach far beyond epidemiology.

26 Sep 2015

University of Texas at Dallas to offer new opportunities for doctoral students in mathematics, statistics

Expertise in mathematical sciences is playing an increasingly important role in professions beyond the classroom and academia, from aiding energy exploration and tracking disease outbreaks to creating high-tech simulations for the automotive, defense and aerospace industries.

26 Sep 2015

New Kaiser Permanente study finds small decline in obesity rates among young people in Southern California

A new study from Kaiser Permanente found a small but significant decline in the percentage of young people who are overweight and obese in Southern California. The decline was seen across all ages, races and ethnicities, but was less pronounced in girls, adolescents, Hispanic and black children, according to the results published today in The Journal of Pediatrics.

26 Sep 2015

Researchers reveal link between hospital accreditation level and mortality rate among patients

For the first time, researchers from Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital and the Region of Southern Denmark can now demonstrate an association between level of hospital accreditation and the mortality rate among patients.

25 Sep 2015

Spiritual beliefs may impact physical and mental health, MU study finds

Individuals who blame karma for their poor health have more pain and worse physical and mental health, according to a new study from University of Missouri researchers. Targeted interventions to counteract negative spiritual beliefs could help some individuals decrease pain and improve their overall health, the researchers said.

24 Sep 2015

Obese firefighters twice as likely to attempt weight lose if advised by health care providers

Overweight firefighters are twice as likely to attempt to lose weight if their health care provider gives them weight loss advice, according to new research from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. The results were published in this month's print edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

23 Sep 2015

NAMS panel provides recommendations to help women manage menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms

Some three-quarters of North American women have menopausal hot flashes, but many cannot use hormones for medical reasons or choose not to. Numerous products and techniques are promoted for hot flashes, but do they work, and are they safe? To answer these questions, a North American Menopause Society panel of experts weighed the evidence and made recommendations in a position statement, "Nonhormonal management of menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms," published online today in the Society's journal, Menopause.

23 Sep 2015

UNC Lineberger earns 'exceptional' rating from NCI for major grant application

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center earned an "exceptional" rating from the National Cancer Institute for a major grant application associated with the center's multidisciplinary research.

23 Sep 2015

Epidemiology News and Research

Missouri schools underprepared for pandemics, natural disasters and bioterrorism attacks

First-time expectant dads experience depression

Pitt investigators to lead $15 million federal initiative to manage breathing disorder clinical trials

Testosterone therapy not associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study

Non-fatal zipline-related injuries on the rise in U.S.

World Scientific publishes new book that covers all aspects of cancer care

Researchers identify new gene locus that may protect children from developing malaria in Africa

Survey: One-third of US women use compounded hormones at menopause

Age, race and family history are the biggest risk factors for prostate cancer, new research suggests

Risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians begin immediately at birth

New research identifies genetic variants, causal links associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

SLU biostatistician encourages people to interpret scientific and medical research

Research: When social isolation pairs with coinfection, diseases can spread faster

University of Texas at Dallas to offer new opportunities for doctoral students in mathematics, statistics

New Kaiser Permanente study finds small decline in obesity rates among young people in Southern California

Researchers reveal link between hospital accreditation level and mortality rate among patients

Spiritual beliefs may impact physical and mental health, MU study finds

Obese firefighters twice as likely to attempt weight lose if advised by health care providers

NAMS panel provides recommendations to help women manage menopause-associated vasomotor symptoms

UNC Lineberger earns 'exceptional' rating from NCI for major grant application

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