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Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 circulation in schools is limited

A new study discusses existing evidence of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in an educational setting.

13 Sep 2021

Rutgers study examines link between COVID-19 and memory loss, dementia

A new Rutgers study will examine how COVID-19 is affecting individuals in a number of cognitive-related areas, including memory loss, "brain fog," and dementia.

13 Sep 2021

Emotional support and resilience can help mitigate the psychological effects of the pandemic

Health care workers with high resilience or strong emotional support were protected against the effects of stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those who had low emotional support or resilience, according to a study published September 13 in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

13 Sep 2021

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

13 Sep 2021

MD Anderson and SNIPR BIOME join forces to advance new CRISPR-based microbiome therapeutics

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and SNIPR BIOME today announced a strategic collaboration to advance new CRISPR-based microbiome therapeutics to reduce immune-related adverse events (irAE) in patients being treated with combined immune checkpoint inhibitors.

13 Sep 2021

Australia's response to COVID-19 pandemic

In a recent paper, Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is described, identifying the factors that contributed most to the countries success.

13 Sep 2021

Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder is underutilized in Sweden, finds study

Only a minority of Swedes with alcohol use disorders are prescribed alcohol medication, a situation that has remained largely unchanged in the country since the mid-2000.

13 Sep 2021

COVID-19 vaccines effective at preventing hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant

COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing hospitalizations and emergency department visits caused by the Delta variant, according to data from a national study.

12 Sep 2021

BU researchers win NIH grant to examine the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on menstruation

The National Institutes of Health has awarded one-year supplemental grants totaling $1.67 million to five institutions, including Boston University School of Public Health, to explore potential links between COVID-19 vaccination and menstrual changes.

12 Sep 2021

Survey: Less than half of community oncologists use biomarker testing to guide lung cancer care

Less than half of community oncologists surveyed indicated that they use biomarker testing to guide patient discussions compared to 73% of academic clinicians, according to a report issued today at the IASLC 2021 World Conference on Lung Cancer.

12 Sep 2021

Lehigh University faculty members receive funding for special education, reading skills research

Three faculty with Lehigh University's College of Education recently received research funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the arm of the U.S. Department of Education that supports research, statistics and evaluation to ground education practice and policy.

12 Sep 2021

Expanding Medicaid eligibility may improve blood pressure, glucose control

In the 26 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility by January 2014, federally qualified health centers observed reductions in uninsured patients and improvements in hypertension and glucose measurements, particularly among Black and Hispanic patients.

12 Sep 2021

Drugs that mimic effects of cigarette smoke could become a potential tool to fight COVID-19

Researchers have identified two drugs that mimic the effect of chemicals in cigarette smoke to bind to a receptor in mammalian cells that inhibits production of ACE2 proteins, a process that appears to reduce the ability of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to enter the cell.

12 Sep 2021

USC Stevens INI launches a $3 million study to solve some puzzles about Parkinson's disease

The USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (USC Stevens INI), part of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has launched a $3 million study that will unite researchers and data from 20 countries to answer some of the most pressing questions about Parkinson's disease (PD).

11 Sep 2021

New 'Work Design for Health' framework offers viable directions for improving employee health, well-being

The "Work Design for Health" framework—developed by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and MIT Sloan School of Management researchers—maps how to create work environments that foster worker health and well-being.

11 Sep 2021

Enhanced recovery after surgery program helps reduce opioid prescriptions after lung surgery

Lung surgery patients who utilize a comprehensive, evidence-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program require fewer opioid prescriptions when discharged and this effect was sustained over the 4-year study period, according to research presented today at the 18th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

10 Sep 2021

Chewing gum after cardiac surgery may accelerate the return of gut function

Chewing gum after heart surgery may kickstart the digestive tract, helping patients feel better and potentially be discharged sooner than those who don't use this generally safe and simple intervention, according to research presented today at the 18th Annual Perioperative and Critical Care Conference from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

10 Sep 2021

Tumor-related risk factors affect conversion of active surveillance to treatment for prostate cancer

For men with "low-risk" prostate cancer initially managed with active surveillance, cancer-related factors such as tumor grade and size are key risk factors for conversion to active treatment, reports a study in The Journal of Urology®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

10 Sep 2021

Hysterectomy may be preventable for some women with common uterine condition, review finds

Adenomyosis – an abnormal tissue growth into the muscular wall of the uterus that causes painful cramps and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding – is more common than generally appreciated, a review of the literature by gynecologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed.

10 Sep 2021

Study documents the added value of hospitals employing inpatient nurse practitioners

According to a new study published today in Medical Care, hospitals that employ more inpatient nurse practitioners (NPs) have lower surgical mortality, higher patient satisfaction, and lower costs of care.

10 Sep 2021

Education News and Research

Study suggests SARS-CoV-2 circulation in schools is limited

Rutgers study examines link between COVID-19 and memory loss, dementia

Emotional support and resilience can help mitigate the psychological effects of the pandemic

Carbohydrate-insulin model can better explain obesity and weight gain

MD Anderson and SNIPR BIOME join forces to advance new CRISPR-based microbiome therapeutics

Australia's response to COVID-19 pandemic

Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder is underutilized in Sweden, finds study

COVID-19 vaccines effective at preventing hospitalizations caused by the Delta variant

BU researchers win NIH grant to examine the impact of COVID-19 vaccines on menstruation

Survey: Less than half of community oncologists use biomarker testing to guide lung cancer care

Lehigh University faculty members receive funding for special education, reading skills research

Expanding Medicaid eligibility may improve blood pressure, glucose control

Drugs that mimic effects of cigarette smoke could become a potential tool to fight COVID-19

USC Stevens INI launches a $3 million study to solve some puzzles about Parkinson's disease

New 'Work Design for Health' framework offers viable directions for improving employee health, well-being

Enhanced recovery after surgery program helps reduce opioid prescriptions after lung surgery

Chewing gum after cardiac surgery may accelerate the return of gut function

Tumor-related risk factors affect conversion of active surveillance to treatment for prostate cancer

Hysterectomy may be preventable for some women with common uterine condition, review finds

Study documents the added value of hospitals employing inpatient nurse practitioners

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