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Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, study shows

Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland.

17 Apr 2024

Phase 3 trial shows overall survival benefit from adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer patients

For the first time in fifty years, results from a phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial have shown an overall survival benefit from an adjuvant therapy in patients with kidney cancer.

17 Apr 2024

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during pregnancy, highlighting a potential risk factor for the development of gestational diabetes.

16 Apr 2024

Teenage pressures and family dynamics influence internalized weight stigma

People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of 'internalized' weight stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.

16 Apr 2024

Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity

New research indicates that physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk in part by reducing stress-related signaling in the brain.

15 Apr 2024

U-M study reveals potential pathway to reverse lung fibrosis

The most common type of lung fibrosis -; scarring of the lungs -- is idiopathic, meaning of unknown cause.

13 Apr 2024

Addressing public health challenges through behavioral interventions

The concept of "One Health" – which emphasizes the relationship between human, animal, plant and environmental health – has been gaining ground in scientific discussions in recent years.

13 Apr 2024

PET/MRI combination reduces unnecessary prostate biopsies, study shows

PET/MRI can improve diagnostic accuracy for prostate cancer patients and help avoid unnecessary biopsies, according to new research published in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

13 Apr 2024

Women predominantly treated for anxiety and depression at psychiatric outpatient clinics

More than 75% of the patients treated at the psychiatric outpatient clinic of Hospital de Base in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state (Brazil), are women with a mean age of 45 and suffering from sadness, anxiety and irritability, according to a study reported in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry.

13 Apr 2024

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality after giving birth

Rutgers Health researchers have found that hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are strongly associated with fatal cardiovascular disease for up to a year after birth.

13 Apr 2024

AI model can accurately screen for post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth

A generative artificial intelligence (AI) model that can analyze the narrative accounts of women who have undergone recent childbirth has shown the ability to accurately screen for post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD), a study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system has found.

12 Apr 2024

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

While Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about five percent of the general pediatric population, 80 percent of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Continual OSA results in poor health, including disruptions to cognitive development and functioning, leading physician-researchers from Mass General Brigham to investigate better methods to treat these patients as early as possible to maximize their health outcomes.

12 Apr 2024

AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD

Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short narrative statements of patients who have given birth.

12 Apr 2024

New genetic variants could raise a woman's risk of cervical cancer from HPV infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the second most common cancer-causing virus, accounting for 690,000 cervical and other cancers each year worldwide.

12 Apr 2024

Nanopore sequencing unveils novel telomere length patterns

We depend on our cells being able to divide and multiply, whether it's to replace sunburnt skin or replenish our blood supply and recover from injury.

12 Apr 2024

Educational video boosts prostate cancer screening intentions in men

As part of a comprehensive effort to improve cancer screenings among diverse communities, Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Community Outreach and Engagement team developed a culturally sensitive educational video to address prostate cancer screening disparities.

10 Apr 2024

Poor oral health linked to negative long-term systemic health outcomes

Those who report having poor oral health are as likely to have negative long-term systemic health outcomes as those previously diagnosed with periodontal disease, or gum disease, according to a new Tufts University School of Dental Medicine study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association.

8 Apr 2024

Novel cholesterol removal strategy shows potential benefits post-heart attack

The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients' arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session. However, the findings suggest that the strategy may be beneficial with longer follow-up.

8 Apr 2024

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

In this interview, Dr. Church, the Molecular and Pediatric Pathologist at Boston Children's Hospital, talks to NewsMedical about their work in pediatric oncology, and the need to expand research and clinical options for children with cancer.

From Tecan 8 Apr 2024

Mass General Hospital develops clinical decision support tool for mpox diagnosis

Diagnosing infectious conditions can be challenging. Diagnosis is especially challenging for uncommon and emerging infectious diseases for which there's limited clinical experience.

5 Apr 2024

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Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, study shows

Phase 3 trial shows overall survival benefit from adjuvant therapy in kidney cancer patients

Placental IGFBP1: A key factor in development of gestational diabetes

Teenage pressures and family dynamics influence internalized weight stigma

Physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by reducing stress-related brain activity

U-M study reveals potential pathway to reverse lung fibrosis

Addressing public health challenges through behavioral interventions

PET/MRI combination reduces unnecessary prostate biopsies, study shows

Women predominantly treated for anxiety and depression at psychiatric outpatient clinics

Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy strongly associated with cardiovascular mortality after giving birth

AI model can accurately screen for post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation offers hope for pediatric Down syndrome patients with OSA

AI program can help identify signs of childbirth-related PTSD

New genetic variants could raise a woman's risk of cervical cancer from HPV infections

Nanopore sequencing unveils novel telomere length patterns

Educational video boosts prostate cancer screening intentions in men

Poor oral health linked to negative long-term systemic health outcomes

Novel cholesterol removal strategy shows potential benefits post-heart attack

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Mass General Hospital develops clinical decision support tool for mpox diagnosis

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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