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Study shows wealthier Americans receive more health care than lower-income groups

Inequality in the use of health care has increased dramatically in recent years, with wealthier Americans, who tend to be healthier, now consuming the most care, according to a study published today [Wednesday, July 6] in the July issue of Health Affairs.

7 Jul 2016

Location of UCL tears can be key to predicting success of non-operative treatment in MLB pitchers

Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers are high-impact due to player time lost and the resulting effect on teams and an athlete's career, making treatment decisions an even greater challenge for physicians.

7 Jul 2016

QUT study finds age and education may influence women in selecting sperm donors

With commercial sperm banking giving women more opportunities to become mothers, a world-first QUT study has found the age and education of sperm donors are the most important characteristics considered.

7 Jul 2016

Study shows twice daily exercise intervention improves bone strength in VLBW pre-term infants

Because of their low weight and premature birth, very low birth weight (VLBW) pre-term infants have lower bone mineral mass and a greater need for bone nutrients compared to most new-born infants.

7 Jul 2016

New report provides insight into burnout syndrome

A new report on burnout syndrome in critical care health care professionals gives key stakeholders guidance on mitigating the development of burnout syndrome and calls for initiating research to examine ways to prevent as well as treat burnout syndrome.

7 Jul 2016

Curza receives SBIR grant to develop new class of broad spectrum antibiotics

Curza Global, LLC, a company based on technology developed at the University of Utah, has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant of $598,770 entitled "Natural product-inspired antibacterials with unique ribosomal binding" that will provide two years of support.

7 Jul 2016

Researchers develop conceptual model to improve acute care delivery and outcomes

Researchers at the George Washington University created a conceptual model for episodes of acute, unscheduled care - care that can be delivered in a variety of settings from emergency departments to doctors' offices, from urgent care centers to telemedicine.

7 Jul 2016

Tumor DNA fragments in blood can help identify risk of colorectal cancer recurrence

Ludwig researchers working in collaboration with colleagues in Australia and the US have shown that fragments of tumor DNA circulating in the blood can be used to gauge the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and the efficacy of chemotherapy following surgery.

7 Jul 2016

Women trust their own judgment when making breast cancer surgery-related decisions

A research team led by Breast Health Fellow Rebecca M. Kwait, MD, at The Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, a Care New England hospital, recently presented research indicating that when faced with a decision on the type of surgery to have to remove breast cancer, more women trust their own judgment over the input of their surgeon and even their partner.

7 Jul 2016

HHV-6A human herpesvirus infects uterus lining of women with unexplained infertility

A new study has found that the little-known member of the human herpesvirus family called HHV-6A infects the lining of the uterus in 43% of women with unexplained infertility but cannot be found in uterine lining of fertile women. The study was conducted by investigators at the University of Ferrara, Italy.

7 Jul 2016

Relaxing acupressure improves fatigue levels in breast cancer survivors

Acupressure helped reduce persistent fatigue in women who had been treated for breast cancer, a new study finds.

7 Jul 2016

New research shows how cholesterol medicine has beneficial effect on immune defence system

The cholesterol medicine simvastatin, which is one of the most commonly used pharmaceuticals in the world, also has a beneficial effect on the immune defence system with regard to diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

7 Jul 2016

BMC receives grant to optimally support child wellbeing from preconception period through age 5

Boston Medical Center's Vital Village Network has received a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation aimed at developing the infrastructure to support all children entering kindergarten at a healthy weight.

7 Jul 2016

Group intervention may be effective in improving overall health of aging lesbian, bisexual women

The Bay Area has long been one of the nation's leading advocates for LGBT equality and community support. Recent studies, however, reveal that one population -- aging lesbian and bisexual women -- are overlooked in the realm of health care and the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices tailored to their needs.

7 Jul 2016

New genetic test provides rapid diagnosis of mitochondrial disease

Newcastle researchers have developed a genetic test providing a rapid diagnosis of mitochondrial disorders to identify the first patients with inherited mutations in a new disease gene.

7 Jul 2016

MGH researchers discover how obesity increases inflammation, desmoplasia in PDAC patients

Massachusetts General Hospital investigators have discovered the mechanism by which obesity increases inflammation and desmoplasia - an accumulation of connective tissue - in the most common form of pancreatic cancer.

7 Jul 2016

New book provides more insight into diagnosis and research of hereditary hearing loss

Genetics of Deafness offers a journey through areas crucial for understanding the causes and effects of hearing loss.

7 Jul 2016

Female patients under age 25 have increased risk of ACL re-tear, research shows

Graft size, sex and age have a significant effect on the odds of an ACL re-tear post reconstruction with a hamstring graft, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO.

7 Jul 2016

Watching TV for long hours during childhood linked to lower bone mineral content

Consistently watching high levels of television during childhood and adolescence were linked with lower peak bone mass at age 20 years in a recent study.

7 Jul 2016

Fraunhofer scientists show how seaweed has potential to substitute salt

Salt (sodium chloride) is an essential nutrient, but one that is often present in surprising quantities in industrially processed foods.

7 Jul 2016

Research News and Research

Study shows wealthier Americans receive more health care than lower-income groups

Location of UCL tears can be key to predicting success of non-operative treatment in MLB pitchers

QUT study finds age and education may influence women in selecting sperm donors

Study shows twice daily exercise intervention improves bone strength in VLBW pre-term infants

New report provides insight into burnout syndrome

Curza receives SBIR grant to develop new class of broad spectrum antibiotics

Researchers develop conceptual model to improve acute care delivery and outcomes

Tumor DNA fragments in blood can help identify risk of colorectal cancer recurrence

Women trust their own judgment when making breast cancer surgery-related decisions

HHV-6A human herpesvirus infects uterus lining of women with unexplained infertility

Relaxing acupressure improves fatigue levels in breast cancer survivors

New research shows how cholesterol medicine has beneficial effect on immune defence system

BMC receives grant to optimally support child wellbeing from preconception period through age 5

Group intervention may be effective in improving overall health of aging lesbian, bisexual women

New genetic test provides rapid diagnosis of mitochondrial disease

MGH researchers discover how obesity increases inflammation, desmoplasia in PDAC patients

New book provides more insight into diagnosis and research of hereditary hearing loss

Female patients under age 25 have increased risk of ACL re-tear, research shows

Watching TV for long hours during childhood linked to lower bone mineral content

Fraunhofer scientists show how seaweed has potential to substitute salt

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