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Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Children who are exposed to the Zika virus while in the womb, but who are not subsequently diagnosed with Zika-related birth defects and congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), may still display differences in some aspects of cognitive development, mood and mobility compared to unexposed children, reports a study published in Pediatric Research.

30 Nov 2022

Hotter weather associated with higher volume of polytrauma CTs

Using a decade of weather and CT imaging data, researchers have identified specific weather conditions that are associated with the number of whole-body CT scans performed on polytrauma patients.

30 Nov 2022

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Unique new material developed at University of Limerick in Ireland has shown significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury.

29 Nov 2022

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

For patients with early-stage renal cell carcinomas (RCCs) that measure between 3 and 4 centimeters, a procedure that destroys the cancer by freezing – called cryoablation – yields a lower-risk of cancer-related death compared to heat-based thermal ablation, reports a preliminary study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

29 Nov 2022

Study reports high rates of complications, rehospitalizations among patients undergoing abdominal ostomy surgery

Patients undergoing abdominal surgery for ostomy placement have high rates of hospital readmissions and emergency department visits – often involving ostomy-related complications, reports a study in the November/December issue of the Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing, the official journal of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society.

29 Nov 2022

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as excessive fat accumulations, posing health risks. A Spanish survey indicated a significant increase in obesity (from 7.4 % to 17.4%.) between 1987 and 2017. Interestingly, it was observed that obesity is more prevalent in men than in women who are below 65 years of age. However, beyond the age of 65, obesity in women outnumbered men.

29 Nov 2022

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

Recently, scientists reviewed the role of sulforaphane from cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli) in preventing IBD by regulating inflammation and altering the gut microbiome.

29 Nov 2022

COVID-19 pandemic fatigue in Hong Kong

Pandemic fatigue impeded the mitigation of COVID-19 in Hong Kong.

29 Nov 2022

Racial differences may reflect inequities in access to surgical care for Black, Latino, and Asian children

The number of surgeries performed on Black, Latino, and Asian children is significantly lower than among white children in the United States, a UT Southwestern study has found.

29 Nov 2022

COVID-19 boosters and updated vaccines are more important for older adults, study suggests

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine limits transmission, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19 even among patients infected by variants of the virus, but the effectiveness of antibodies it generates diminishes as patients get older, according to a study by UT Southwestern researchers.

29 Nov 2022

New biosensing platform detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in five minutes

Rapid, cheap and accurate tests continue to be essential for epidemiological surveillance and for health services to monitor and contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Brazilian scientists have contributed to endeavors in this field by developing an electrochemical immunosensor that detects antibodies against the virus.

29 Nov 2022

Impact of an individually tailored educational application on vaccine attitudes of pregnant women and mothers

Researchers evaluated the impact of MomsTalkShots, a personalized application, on maternal attitudes toward vaccinations.

29 Nov 2022

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

New CT technology outperforms conventional CT in detecting subtle damage in the lungs of patients with persistent symptoms of COVID-19, according to a new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2022

USC researchers work with Polaris Dawn to study new approach to X-ray imaging in outer space

Today's spaceflights typically last a few days to a few months, so onboard medical treatment is mostly limited to first aid. But researchers are increasingly exploring new terrain - known as in-flight space medicine - that will be critical for maintaining astronauts' health during longer missions, such as the 21-month roundtrip to Mars.

29 Nov 2022

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that uses a single chest X-ray to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke, stemming from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2022

One in five women likely to forgo additional testing after abnormal mammogram

One in five women is likely to forgo additional testing after an abnormal finding on a screening mammogram if there is a deductible, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2022

Corticosteroid injections associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis

Two studies comparing injections commonly used to relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis found that corticosteroid injections were associated with the progression of the disease.

29 Nov 2022

Rural Colorado tries to fill health worker gaps with apprenticeships

During her 12-hour overnight shift, Brianna Shelton helps residents at BeeHive Homes Assisted Living go to the bathroom. Many of them have dementia, and some can't get out of bed on their own. Only a few can remember her name, but that doesn't matter to her.

29 Nov 2022

Lower frequency of dietary salt associated with reduced risk of heart disease

Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

28 Nov 2022

Recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use among U.S. adults

States that legalized recreational cannabis saw a slight population-level uptick in alcohol consumption that was largely driven by young adults and men, according to new research by University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health policy scientists.

28 Nov 2022

Education News and Research

Zika-exposed children may show differences in cognitive development, mood and mobility

Hotter weather associated with higher volume of polytrauma CTs

Unique scaffolding material shows significant promise in the treatment of spinal cord injury

Cryoablation is more effective than heat-based treatment for some small kidney cancers

Study reports high rates of complications, rehospitalizations among patients undergoing abdominal ostomy surgery

Mediterranean diet provides many benefits to overweight and obese seniors

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

COVID-19 pandemic fatigue in Hong Kong

Racial differences may reflect inequities in access to surgical care for Black, Latino, and Asian children

COVID-19 boosters and updated vaccines are more important for older adults, study suggests

New biosensing platform detects SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in five minutes

Impact of an individually tailored educational application on vaccine attitudes of pregnant women and mothers

Photon-counting CT may help to effectively identify post-COVID patients at risk for lung damage

USC researchers work with Polaris Dawn to study new approach to X-ray imaging in outer space

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

One in five women likely to forgo additional testing after abnormal mammogram

Corticosteroid injections associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis

Rural Colorado tries to fill health worker gaps with apprenticeships

Lower frequency of dietary salt associated with reduced risk of heart disease

Recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use among U.S. adults

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