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Study reveals structural details of omega-3 fatty acid transport across the blood–brain barrier

Spectacular images of a molecule that shuttles omega-3 fatty acids into the brain may open a doorway for delivering neurological therapeutics to the brain.

16 Jun 2021

$1.5 million HRSA grant funds SANE training and certification in West Tennessee

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing has received a three-year, $1.5 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration to fund a much-needed expansion of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner training and certification in West Tennessee.

16 Jun 2021

Gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and post-stroke functional impairment

New findings from Cleveland Clinic researchers show for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke.

16 Jun 2021

Research proposes new theory of human cognitive evolution

The period preceding the emergence of behaviorally modern humans was characterized by dramatic climatic and environmental variability - it is these pressures, occurring over hundreds of thousands of years that shaped human evolution.

16 Jun 2021

Researchers determine patterns of nuclear alignment responsible for LR-asymmetrical changes in invertebrates

On the outside, animals often appear bilaterally symmetrical with mirror-image left and right features. However, this balance is not always reflected internally, as several organs such as the lungs and intestines are left-right (LR) asymmetrical.

15 Jun 2021

New program launched to enhance patient safety and reduce workplace injuries

Henry Ford Hospital has partnered with Atlas Lift Tech, Inc. and Arjo Diligent Clinical Consultants to launch a program aimed at enhancing the safety of patients and team members.

15 Jun 2021

Research provides insights into why COVID-19 patients develop severe blood clots

Scientists have identified how and why some Covid-19 patients can develop life-threatening clots, which could lead to targeted therapies that prevent this from happening.

15 Jun 2021

Rural Missouri counties experience nursing shortages at a greater rate, shows study

While the United States faces a nationwide nursing shortage, a recent study at the University of Missouri found rural Missouri counties experience nursing shortages at a greater rate than the state's metropolitan counties.

15 Jun 2021

Lower income and educational levels may correlate with inequalities in seeking dental care

Inequitable access to health care is a pressing global health concern, and care of our teeth is no exception. In fact, the World Health Organization established the Global Goals for Oral Health 2020 in its efforts to help counter socioeconomic-related imbalances.

14 Jun 2021

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

14 Jun 2021

LSU Health New Orleans Nursing receives HRSA grant to improve mental and behavioral health care

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing a $1.25 million grant over five years to improve access to mental and behavioral health care.

14 Jun 2021

USC study suggests new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease in people with APOE4 gene

Like amyloid plaque, the genetic variant APOE4 has long been associated with Alzheimer's disease, but still little is known about the role the gene plays in the disease process.

14 Jun 2021

Study reveals the impact of financial toxicity in patients with gynecologic cancer

The cost of cancer care in United States was an estimated $183 billion in 2015 and is projected to rise by 30 percent by 2030, according to the American Cancer Society.

14 Jun 2021

Physical activity could mitigate the effects of stress, burnout among health care workers

There is no question that the pandemic has been immensely stressful for health care workers, especially for those on the frontline of patient care. Yet, even before the pandemic, the regular demands of many health care industry jobs put these workers at risk for burnout.

14 Jun 2021

UCSF launches new initiative to propel the development of living therapeutics

UC San Francisco is launching a new initiative to propel the development of living therapeutics - a category of treatments broadly defined as human and microbial living cells that are selected, modified, or engineered to treat or cure disease - and bring them quickly to patients.

14 Jun 2021

In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops

By the time Kiki Radermacher, a mental health therapist, arrived at a Missoula, Montana, home on an emergency 911 call in late May, the man who had called for help was backed into a corner and yelling at police officers.

14 Jun 2021

Teachers and school staff should be prioritised for COVID vaccines

In a communication paper recently published in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health by Koirala et al. (June 8th, 2021), it is argued that Australian schools should remain open, with proper testing, tracing, and quarantine protocols in place.

13 Jun 2021

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

People with end-stage renal disease often undergo hemodialysis, a life-sustaining blood-filtering treatment.

11 Jun 2021

Children of well-educated parents survive more often than others

Every day, around 15000 children under the age of five die from causes that could have been prevented.

11 Jun 2021

NCCN experts provide new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) today announced the publication of new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for people with cancer, intended to clear up confusion for patients and caregivers. The new four-page patient guide is based on the latest expert review of evolving evidence.

11 Jun 2021

Education News and Research

Study reveals structural details of omega-3 fatty acid transport across the blood–brain barrier

$1.5 million HRSA grant funds SANE training and certification in West Tennessee

Gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and post-stroke functional impairment

Research proposes new theory of human cognitive evolution

Researchers determine patterns of nuclear alignment responsible for LR-asymmetrical changes in invertebrates

New program launched to enhance patient safety and reduce workplace injuries

Research provides insights into why COVID-19 patients develop severe blood clots

Rural Missouri counties experience nursing shortages at a greater rate, shows study

Lower income and educational levels may correlate with inequalities in seeking dental care

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

LSU Health New Orleans Nursing receives HRSA grant to improve mental and behavioral health care

USC study suggests new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease in people with APOE4 gene

Study reveals the impact of financial toxicity in patients with gynecologic cancer

Physical activity could mitigate the effects of stress, burnout among health care workers

UCSF launches new initiative to propel the development of living therapeutics

In mental health crises, a 911 call now brings a mixed team of helpers — and maybe no cops

Teachers and school staff should be prioritised for COVID vaccines

Researchers devise new way to design clot-prone grafts for dialysis

Children of well-educated parents survive more often than others

NCCN experts provide new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for cancer patients

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