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Tips for older adults to regain their game after being cooped up for more than a year

Alice Herb, 88, an intrepid New Yorker, is used to walking miles around Manhattan. But after this year of being shut inside, trying to avoid covid-19, she's noticed a big difference in how she feels.

24 May 2021

Study indicates that certain anti-cancer therapies may hasten cellular aging

New research indicates that certain anti-cancer therapies may hasten cellular aging, where changes in the DNA of patients may contribute to greater inflammation and fatigue.

24 May 2021

New global study highlights vast under-treatment of diabetes

Nearly half a billion people on the planet have diabetes, but most of them aren't getting the kind of care that could make their lives healthier, longer and more productive, according to a new global study of data from people with the condition.

22 May 2021

Campylobacter infection can also be spread through sexual contact

Campylobacter infection, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the Western world, can also be spread through sexual contact, according to a new research discovery by an OU Hudson College of Public Health faculty member, working in conjunction with colleagues in Denmark.

21 May 2021

Study could lead to new antibiotics to fight bacterial infections

One member of a large protein family that is known to stop the spread of bacterial infections by prompting infected human cells to self-destruct appears to kill the infectious bacteria instead, a new study led by UT Southwestern scientists shows.

21 May 2021

Distribution of lithium in the brain plays key role in depressive disorders

Depressive disorders are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears to play a role.

21 May 2021

Penn University more than doubles the percentage of Black patients in cancer clinical trials

A five-year community outreach and engagement effort by the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania (ACC) to increase enrollment of Black patients into cancer clinical trials more than doubled the percentage of participants, improving access and treatment for a group with historically low representation in cancer research.

21 May 2021

Prenatal exposure to air pollution can cause asthma in children

Women who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed asthma, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine in May.

21 May 2021

As pandemic eases, many seniors have lost strength, may need rehabilitative services

Ronald Lindquist, 87, has been active all his life. So, he wasn't prepared for what happened when he stopped going out during the coronavirus pandemic and spent most of his time, inactive, at home.

21 May 2021

Total COVID-19 deaths in US counties have been underestimated by 20%, indicates study

Deaths caused by indirect effects of the pandemic emphasize the need for policy changes that address widening health and racial inequities.

21 May 2021

Public sense of "collectivism" clearly predicts mask usage, shows study

Around the world and within the U.S., the percentage of people wearing masks during the Covid-19 pandemic has varied enormously. What explains this? A new study co-authored by an MIT faculty member finds that a public sense of "collectivism" clearly predicts mask usage, adding a cultural and psychological perspective to the issue.

21 May 2021

Blocking TGFβ1 could improve hematopoiesis in AML patients, indicates study

Bone marrow failure due to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a significant factor behind the disease's high rate of morbidity and mortality. Previous studies in mice suggest that AML cells inhibit healthy hematopoietic (blood) stem and progenitor cells (HSPC).

20 May 2021

Seniors enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid can experience worse outcomes after ICU hospitalization

Seniors who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid are at risk for experiencing greater worsening of functional status following ICU hospitalization, according to research presented at the ATS 2021 International Conference.

20 May 2021

Seed money: Black entrepreneurs hope pandemic gardening boom will grow healthier eating

Ietef Vita had planned to spend most of 2020 on the road, promoting "Biomimicz," the album the rapper had released on his #plantbasedrecords label in January.

20 May 2021

Despite pandemic, Newsom declines to boost local public health budgets — again

In spite of a pandemic that has killed about 62,000 Californians — more than enough to pack Dodger Stadium — Gov. Gavin Newsom has again declined to boost the budgets of the state's underfunded and understaffed local public health departments.

20 May 2021

Study reveals the accuracy of risk stratification scores among patients with unexplained syncope

The Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS) is an accurate validated prediction score for emergency department patients with unexplained syncope.

20 May 2021

New color-changing thread in tampons or sanitary napkins helps diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections

The yeast Candida albicans can cause itchy, painful urinary tract and vaginal yeast infections. For women in low-resource settings who lack access to healthcare facilities, these infections create substantial social and economic burdens.

20 May 2021

Four months of multi-drug therapy for tuberculosis is as effective as standard regimen

Four months of multi-drug therapy that included rifapentine and moxifloxacin treated active tuberculosis (TB) as effectively as the standard six-month regimen in a multinational study, cutting treatment time by a third.

20 May 2021

Philly CEAL team receives NIH grant to extend COVID-19 outreach

José A. Bauermeister, PhD, and Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, are leading one of 10 new research teams from across the country that received National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling $14 million to extend the reach of the NIH's Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) Against COVID-19 Disparities.

20 May 2021

Study addresses “leaky pipeline” that prevents Black medical students in reaching their residency goals

Self-affirmation, the practice of reflecting upon one's most important values, can aid Black medical students in reaching their residency goals. But conversely, it can lead to the perception that they are less qualified for a prestigious residency than their peers.

20 May 2021

Education News and Research

Tips for older adults to regain their game after being cooped up for more than a year

Study indicates that certain anti-cancer therapies may hasten cellular aging

New global study highlights vast under-treatment of diabetes

Campylobacter infection can also be spread through sexual contact

Study could lead to new antibiotics to fight bacterial infections

Distribution of lithium in the brain plays key role in depressive disorders

Penn University more than doubles the percentage of Black patients in cancer clinical trials

Prenatal exposure to air pollution can cause asthma in children

As pandemic eases, many seniors have lost strength, may need rehabilitative services

Total COVID-19 deaths in US counties have been underestimated by 20%, indicates study

Public sense of "collectivism" clearly predicts mask usage, shows study

Blocking TGFβ1 could improve hematopoiesis in AML patients, indicates study

Seniors enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid can experience worse outcomes after ICU hospitalization

Seed money: Black entrepreneurs hope pandemic gardening boom will grow healthier eating

Despite pandemic, Newsom declines to boost local public health budgets — again

Study reveals the accuracy of risk stratification scores among patients with unexplained syncope

New color-changing thread in tampons or sanitary napkins helps diagnose vulvovaginal yeast infections

Four months of multi-drug therapy for tuberculosis is as effective as standard regimen

Philly CEAL team receives NIH grant to extend COVID-19 outreach

Study addresses “leaky pipeline” that prevents Black medical students in reaching their residency goals

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