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Irregular circadian rhythm in older adults associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Older men who have a weak or irregular circadian rhythm guiding their daily cycles of rest and activity are more likely to later develop Parkinson's disease, according to a new study by scientists at the UC San Francisco Weill Institute for Neurosciences who analyzed 11 years of data for nearly 3,000 independently living older men.

15 Jun 2020

Novel intervention for stress shows positive results in pilot study

A new treatment for stress which combines mindfulness with hypnotherapy has shown positive results in a Baylor University pilot study.

15 Jun 2020

Molecular approach can improve diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious problem associated with a wide variety of lung diseases, which can lead to right ventricular dysfunction and death.

15 Jun 2020

New project could help healthcare providers plan for coronavirus consequences

Could COVID-19 harm patients after the infection has gone? Members of the EUROMENE COST Action are adapting their work on chronic fatigue syndrome to coronavirus patients.

15 Jun 2020

Vitamin K may offer protective health benefits as we age, study suggests

A new, multi-ethnic study found older adults with low vitamin K levels were more likely to die within 13 years compared to those whose vitamin K levels were adequate.

15 Jun 2020

At a time of great need, public health lacks ‘lobbying muscle’

If there were ever a time for more public health funding, health experts say, it's now.

15 Jun 2020

American Thoracic Society calls for moratorium on tear gas use during COVID-19 pandemic

The American Thoracic Society calls for a moratorium on the use of tear gas and other chemical agents deployed by law enforcement against protestors participating in demonstrations, including current campaigns sparked by the death of George Floyd.

15 Jun 2020

House-call model in rural Indiana helps reduce emergency department use, hospital readmissions

Interventional radiologists participating in a collaborative house call model in rural Indiana helped reduce emergency department use by 77 percent and hospital readmissions by 50 percent for nearly 1,000 elderly homebound patients with chronic illnesses, according to a research abstract presented during a virtual session of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting on June 13.

15 Jun 2020

Study: Parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of gastrointestinal microbiome

Parasite infections are a constant presence for many people who live in tropical regions, particularly in less industrialized areas.

14 Jun 2020

Study finds link between high levels of dietary AGEs and breast cancer risk

Hollings Cancer Center researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina and colleagues assessed the connection between dietary advanced glycation end products and breast cancer risk in a study first published online March 2020 in Cancer Prevention Research.

12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people

Emerging evidence suggests that COVID-19 may actually trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people and also cause severe complications of pre-existing diabetes.

12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 batters a beloved Bay Area community health care center

A small band of volunteers started the Marin City Health and Wellness Center nearly two decades ago with a doctor and a retired social worker making house calls in public housing high-rises.

12 Jun 2020

Beta adrenergic agonists can help decrease risk of graft vs. host disease in alloBMT recipients

New preclinical work by a team of researchers from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program suggests that the risk of developing acute graft vs. host disease during allogeneic blood/marrow transplant - a potentially curative treatment for selected patients with hematologic disorders - can be decreased using an existing class of drugs called beta adrenergic agonists.

12 Jun 2020

Fuel walking, cycling with low carbon diets to reduce emissions associated with active transport

Walking and cycling have many benefits and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but researchers say we need to think about what people eat to fuel their walking and cycling.

12 Jun 2020

Determining Cannabinoids in Marijuana-Infused Edibles

Marijuana-infused edibles or medibles have increased immensely over the last 10 years. With products such as brownies and gummy bears infused with marijuana, it is more important now than ever to test these cannabis-related products.

From Pittcon 12 Jun 2020

Public health officials face wave of threats, pressure amid coronavirus response

Emily Brown was stretched thin. As the director of the Rio Grande County Public Health Department in rural Colorado, she was working 12- and 14-hour days, struggling to respond to the pandemic with only five full-time employees for more than 11,000 residents. Case counts were rising.

12 Jun 2020

COVID-19 triage strategies should focus on saving lives, argues bioethicist

How do we decide which patients with COVID-19 should get priority for lifesaving ventilators and ICU beds?

12 Jun 2020

Telemedicine helps patients with chronic pain receive support during lockdown

The covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated conditions for people living with chronic pain around the world and its long-term consequences are likely to be substantial, according to a new paper from researchers at the University of Bath's Centre for Pain Research.

11 Jun 2020

COVID ‐19 stay‐at‐home orders influence health behaviors of patients with obesity

Shelter-in-place orders to reduce the spread of COVID-19 put unusual strains on people with obesity, making it more difficult for them to eat properly and manage their weight, according to a UT Southwestern study.

11 Jun 2020

Scientists develop new test to help identify people at risk for developing liver cancer

Scientists have developed a new test that can help identify people who are likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. The approach uses a simple blood test to check for the patient's previous exposure to certain viruses.

11 Jun 2020

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Irregular circadian rhythm in older adults associated with increased risk of Parkinson's disease

Novel intervention for stress shows positive results in pilot study

Molecular approach can improve diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension

New project could help healthcare providers plan for coronavirus consequences

Vitamin K may offer protective health benefits as we age, study suggests

At a time of great need, public health lacks ‘lobbying muscle’

American Thoracic Society calls for moratorium on tear gas use during COVID-19 pandemic

House-call model in rural Indiana helps reduce emergency department use, hospital readmissions

Study: Parasite infection closely linked to the make-up of gastrointestinal microbiome

Study finds link between high levels of dietary AGEs and breast cancer risk

COVID-19 may trigger the onset of diabetes in healthy people

COVID-19 batters a beloved Bay Area community health care center

Beta adrenergic agonists can help decrease risk of graft vs. host disease in alloBMT recipients

Fuel walking, cycling with low carbon diets to reduce emissions associated with active transport

Determining Cannabinoids in Marijuana-Infused Edibles

Public health officials face wave of threats, pressure amid coronavirus response

COVID-19 triage strategies should focus on saving lives, argues bioethicist

Telemedicine helps patients with chronic pain receive support during lockdown

COVID ‐19 stay‐at‐home orders influence health behaviors of patients with obesity

Scientists develop new test to help identify people at risk for developing liver cancer

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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