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KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

In this special episode, host Julie Rovner, KFF Health News' chief Washington correspondent, interviews three noted health policy experts.

31 Aug 2023

Largest genetic study of epilepsy finds new risk genes

The largest genetic study of its kind, coordinated by the International League Against Epilepsy, including scientists from FutureNeuro at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has discovered specific changes in our DNA that increase the risk of developing epilepsy.

31 Aug 2023

Higher-income individuals at increased risk of melanoma in Atlantic Canada, study finds

A new study led by McGill University examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country.

31 Aug 2023

All five of Henry Ford Health's acute care hospitals earn NAPBC accreditation

All five of Henry Ford Health's acute care hospitals have earned a full three-year reaccreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a quality program administered by the American College of Surgeons. With Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital earning full reaccreditation, Henry Ford has the highest number of Commission on Cancer and NAPBC-accredited hospitals of any health system in Michigan.

31 Aug 2023

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

A cancer diagnosis can increase the risk of infertility in young women. While consuming a healthy diet – including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fatty acids – has been found to improve both fertility and cancer survivorship, over 90% of young adult cancer survivors don't meet the dietary recommendations and have diets consisting of high fat and low fruit and vegetable intake.

30 Aug 2023

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

A new study by researchers from Mass General Brigham further illustrates that when it comes to risk of Alzheimer's disease, even genetically determined forms of the disease, genetics is only one piece of the puzzle.

30 Aug 2023

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health detected significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users, concluding that marijuana may be an important and under-recognized source of lead and cadmium exposure.

30 Aug 2023

Study reveals biological mechanism behind the impact of fathers' early teenage smoking on offspring

A new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of developing asthma, obesity and low lung function.

30 Aug 2023

ADHD drug could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy

Cocaine use continues to be a public health problem, yet despite concerted efforts, no drugs have been approved to resolve cocaine addiction. Research suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin) could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy, but clinical results have been mixed.

30 Aug 2023

Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

About one in every five people carries a version of a gene that, although largely unsung, appears to confer protection against both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, Stanford Medicine investigators and their colleagues have learned.

30 Aug 2023

New economic analysis links conduct problems among kindergarten students with costs to society

A new economic analysis has linked, for the first time, conduct problems among kindergarten students with significant costs to society in terms of crime and associated medical expenses and lost productivity when they are adults.

30 Aug 2023

New oral agent shows promise in treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma

A new agent that subverts myeloma cells from within while also subjecting them to an immune system attack produced impressive responses in combination with dexamethasone in patients with multiple myeloma that had relapsed and stopped responding to all currently available therapies, a clinical trial conducted by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and around the world has found.

30 Aug 2023

American Heart Association releases new policy guidance for patient data collection

In an ever-evolving world of big data, more powerful analytics, and the application of artificial intelligence fueled in part by consumer, research and patient data, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives free of heart disease and stroke, has released new policy guidance for the collection, storage, ethical use and sharing of patient data.

30 Aug 2023

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Researchers evaluated the impact of low-carbohydrate diets on glycemic regulation among individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2.

30 Aug 2023

Can AI-based voice assistants provide effective CPR advice in an emergency?

Researchers described a comparative evaluation of four different voice assistants (VAs) for their ability to provide appropriate CPR instructions.

30 Aug 2023

How did COVID-19 pandemic–related experiences vary by caregiver education level, child life stage, and urban vs. rural residence?

The study aimed to examine the varying experiences of children and caregivers in the United States during coronavirus disease 2019.

30 Aug 2023

What are the neuropathologic and clinical findings in a convenience sample of young, deceased, symptomatic contact sport athletes?

Researchers characterized the neuropathological and clinical symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy among young brain donors exposed to repetitive head impacts.

30 Aug 2023

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Researchers evaluate the reliability of large language models (LLMs) in providing cancer treatment recommendations, finding that 33.33% of the chatbot's advice was partially non-concordant with established guidelines. The study highlights the need for caution and regulation as AI technologies infiltrate healthcare decision-making.

29 Aug 2023

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has revealed key differences in gut bacteria and their metabolic byproducts in infants that may predict the development of peanut allergies by mid-childhood.

29 Aug 2023

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

Targeting malignant tumors with high precision is challenging for biomedical researchers. However, this scenario is likely to witness a paradigm shift in the near future, through the use of specially engineered bacteria, that can eliminate malignant cells efficiently.

29 Aug 2023

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KFF Health News' 'What The Health?': 3 health policy experts you should know

Largest genetic study of epilepsy finds new risk genes

Higher-income individuals at increased risk of melanoma in Atlantic Canada, study finds

All five of Henry Ford Health's acute care hospitals earn NAPBC accreditation

How to promote healthy diet practices among female cancer survivors with fertility challenges

Higher educational attainment may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's in people with genetic risk

Study detects significant levels of metals in the blood and urine among marijuana users

Study reveals biological mechanism behind the impact of fathers' early teenage smoking on offspring

ADHD drug could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy

Gene variant protects against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases

New economic analysis links conduct problems among kindergarten students with costs to society

New oral agent shows promise in treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma

American Heart Association releases new policy guidance for patient data collection

Low-carbohydrate diets as strategies for improving glycemic control in diabetic patients

Can AI-based voice assistants provide effective CPR advice in an emergency?

How did COVID-19 pandemic–related experiences vary by caregiver education level, child life stage, and urban vs. rural residence?

What are the neuropathologic and clinical findings in a convenience sample of young, deceased, symptomatic contact sport athletes?

AI chatbot provides incorrect cancer treatment recommendations

Differences in gut bacteria can be early indicators for the development of peanut allergies

Light-driven bacteria could be used to target and kill cancer cells

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