Education News and Research

RSS

Proper diet linked to better clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

A full and varied diet is an important factor in the treatment of COVID-19. However, quarantine restrictions can make it difficult to purchase products, and it becomes more difficult to follow the recommendations.

3 Dec 2021

Study highlights role of long-term foster carers in helping to transform the lives of children

The essential role of long-term foster carers in helping to transform the lives of vulnerable children in care is highlighted in a new study published today.

3 Dec 2021

Researchers investigate individual responses and mechanisms for the increase in soft drink consumption

In spite of health warnings about high consumption of carbonated soft drinks, global consumption has been rising rapidly for more than 50 years.

3 Dec 2021

A title fight pits physician assistants against doctors

After 23 years as a physician assistant, Leslie Clayton remains rankled by one facet of her vocation: its title. Specifically, the word "assistant."

3 Dec 2021

A tale of two Medicaid expansions: Oklahoma jumps in, while Missouri lags

Temp worker James Dickerson applied for Medicaid because it will be cheaper than his current health plan. Home health aide Sharon Coleman looks forward to having coverage that will cover a hospital stay. Incoming medical student Danielle Gaddis no longer worries a trip to the doctor will leave her in debt.

3 Dec 2021

Study reports increase in autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children

Autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children has risen by nearly 30% in less than a decade, according to a study of 11 communities nationwide, including Salt Lake City and surrounding counties, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2 Dec 2021

Researchers report increase in the number of children with autism spectrum disorder

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center researchers, as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring network, report an increase in the number of children in Tennessee with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

2 Dec 2021

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

A new study aimed to analyze SARS-CoV-2 specific T-cells in unexposed individuals.

2 Dec 2021

Harvard Chan School and Vanke School of Public Health launch collaboration on educational, research initiatives

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, today announced the launch of a collaboration on educational and research initiatives.

2 Dec 2021

Data reveals higher autism prevalence in CDC’s ADDM Network

One in 44 (2.3%) 8-year-old children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder according to an analysis of 2018 data published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summaries.

2 Dec 2021

Most U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Almost two-thirds of U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccinations, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

2 Dec 2021

Protein found in rattlesnake venom used for making a drug candidate to modulate blood clotting

Researchers in Brazil and Belgium have developed a molecule of pharmaceutical interest from collinein-1, a protein found in rattlesnake venom.

1 Dec 2021

New NCCN patient guideline explains when and how to screen for colorectal cancer

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of new NCCN Guidelines for Patients: Colorectal Cancer Screening.

1 Dec 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has a long-lasting impact on the future of nursing, survey reveals

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a leading provider of advisory and workforce solutions, including contingent staffing, permanent placement and other consultative services for healthcare clients, today announced the results from a nationally represented survey of nurses and nursing students showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced long-lasting negative perceptions of their future careers.

1 Dec 2021

Simulation training improves nurses' response to code events

During in-hospital cardiac arrests, responding quickly and confidently to code events requires a cohesive team, clearly defined roles and timely defibrillation.

1 Dec 2021

Effects of COVID-19 related stress on mental wellbeing

The ongoing pandemic has a strong impact on mental well-being and the expression of schizotypal traits.

1 Dec 2021

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

Starting a new school or a new job, having a baby or entering retirement are major life events that significantly affect a person's physical activity level, which may lead to poorer heart health.

1 Dec 2021

MRI uncovers significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol

In the first MRI-based study to investigate pre-natal alcohol exposure, researchers found significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol compared to healthy controls. Results of the study are being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

1 Dec 2021

University students develop significant levels of anxiety or depression by the end of first year

Around a third of first year university students have or develop moderate to severe anxiety and/or depression, suggests the first study of its kind, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

1 Dec 2021

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

People with allergic conditions such as hay fever, rhinitis, and atopic eczema, may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, especially if they also have asthma, finds a large, population-based study of UK adults, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

1 Dec 2021

Education News and Research

Proper diet linked to better clinical outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Study highlights role of long-term foster carers in helping to transform the lives of children

Researchers investigate individual responses and mechanisms for the increase in soft drink consumption

A title fight pits physician assistants against doctors

A tale of two Medicaid expansions: Oklahoma jumps in, while Missouri lags

Study reports increase in autism prevalence among 8-year-old Utah children

Researchers report increase in the number of children with autism spectrum disorder

In-depth analysis of SARS-CoV-2 specific T cells in unexposed individuals

Harvard Chan School and Vanke School of Public Health launch collaboration on educational, research initiatives

Data reveals higher autism prevalence in CDC’s ADDM Network

Most U.S. states failed to prioritize cancer patients for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Protein found in rattlesnake venom used for making a drug candidate to modulate blood clotting

New NCCN patient guideline explains when and how to screen for colorectal cancer

COVID-19 pandemic has a long-lasting impact on the future of nursing, survey reveals

Simulation training improves nurses' response to code events

Effects of COVID-19 related stress on mental wellbeing

Major life events may affect a person's physical activity levels and heart health

MRI uncovers significant changes in the brain structure of fetuses exposed to alcohol

University students develop significant levels of anxiety or depression by the end of first year

People with allergic conditions may have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection, finds study

New Approach Methodologies, the 3Rs and Multimodal Imaging in Preclinical Research - eBook eBook

Latest eBooks

Industry Focus eBook - Analytical Chemistry (3rd edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Microbiome (1st edition)

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition)

Advancing degrader and proximity-based drug development

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics