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UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Each year, millions of people contract serious diarrheal illnesses typically from contaminated food and water. Among the biggest causes of diarrheal diseases are the bacteria Shigella and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli, and researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are testing a vaccine designed to offer protection against these serious pathogens.

10 Dec 2019

Only 10% of patients found to access their medical records despite numerous benefits

Despite the numerous benefits associated with patients accessing their medical records, a study by a new Portland State University professor found only 10% of patients utilize the resource.

10 Dec 2019

UIC researchers to study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos

With $9.7 million in funding from the National Eye Institute, researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago will study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos.

10 Dec 2019

Study focuses on smoking cessation treatment for adolescents

Preventable deaths are those that can be stymied by public health intervention, and deaths related to tobacco use are at the top of that list in the United States as well as globally.

10 Dec 2019

New grant to improve wellbeing of health professionals and patients

The largest initiative to improve hospital work environments to date has officially begun, with an award of 4 million Euros from the European Union's Horizon 2020 program. The grant will support the international partnership of some of the world's leading Universities led by KU Leuven and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research.

10 Dec 2019

George Mason receives NIJ grant to advance research on bruise identification

Dr. Katherine Scafide received a $398,719 National Institute of Justice grant for her proposal entitled: Improving the Forensic Documentation of Injuries through Alternate Light: A Researcher-Practitioner Partnership.

10 Dec 2019

Yeasts derived from food can reduce multi-drug resistant fungal infections

A study by researchers in the United States and India has shown that probiotic yeasts derived from food are able to reduce the virulence of, and even prevent infections by, several types of fungi that are responsible for life-threatening infections in hospitalized and immune-compromised individuals, including the multi-drug resistant Candida auris, which was recently listed as an urgent threat by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in its 2019 Antibiotic Resistance Threats report.

10 Dec 2019

Study explores cost-effectiveness of transient elastography for detecting liver fibrosis

Non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) and alcohol-related diseases (ALD) are currently the leading cause of chronic disease, cancer and mortality associated with this organ in developed countries.

10 Dec 2019

FAU and Georgia State collaborate to help children, families affected by addiction

About 8.7 million children live with a parent who has a substance use disorder. Addiction can have recurring and negative long-term effects on the child, the parent and the family.

10 Dec 2019

Study finds that even light alcohol consumption may increase overall cancer risk

A new study suggests that even light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may increase overall cancer risk.

10 Dec 2019

In campaign to stop teen vaping, states turn to tried-and-true remedy: taxes

Kathleen Hambleton once used to spend $100 a week on Marlboro Reds.

10 Dec 2019

‘Food pharmacies’ in clinics: When the diagnosis is chronic hunger

There’s a new question that anti-hunger advocates want doctors and nurses to ask patients: Do you have enough food?

10 Dec 2019

Scientists highlight the benefits of Droplet Digital PCR technology at the 2019 ASH meeting

Scientists will present more than 40 abstracts highlighting research driven in part by Bio-Rad Laboratories' Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology at the 2019 American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting in Orlando Florida, December 7-10.

10 Dec 2019

Experts publish new book with recommendations to reduce Latino cancer

As U.S. Latinos face a staggering 142% projected rise in cancer cases by 2030, UT Health San Antonio leaders gathered international cancer experts to publish a new book with innovative research and recommendations to reduce Latino cancer.

9 Dec 2019

Study uses machine learning and health data to identify suicide risk factors

First-of-its-kind study used machine learning and health data from the entire Danish population to create sex-specific suicide risk profiles, illuminating the complex mix of factors that may predict suicide.

9 Dec 2019

Medical errors: Many patients today still aren’t safe

In 1999, the Institute of Medicine issued To Err Is Human, a 300-page declaration of a crisis in patient safety.

9 Dec 2019

Aspirin may no longer provide benefit as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease

A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, found that the widespread use of statins and cancer screening technology may have altered the benefits of aspirin use.

9 Dec 2019

Study explores Instagram users' experiences of miscarriage

About 10-20 % of all known pregnancies unfortunately end in miscarriage or the loss of a fetus. Despite its common occurrence, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding miscarriage and many women find that their emotional and psychological needs are unmet as they go through a devastating grieving process.

9 Dec 2019

High HIV infection rates attributed to transgender community's social stigmatization and isolation

Although HIV infection rates are high among the transgender community in Russia, many transgender people know very little about the virus, as well as their own health status.

9 Dec 2019

Researchers identify key protein associated with aging

Aging is a dramatic public health issue in the face of the current demographic changes: the proportion of 60 and over in the world's population will almost double by 2050. In this context, a new discovery has just broadened scientific knowledge.

9 Dec 2019

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UMSOM researchers to test the safety, tolerability of prototype Shigella-ETEC vaccine

Only 10% of patients found to access their medical records despite numerous benefits

UIC researchers to study the impact of chronic eye disease among Latinos

Study focuses on smoking cessation treatment for adolescents

New grant to improve wellbeing of health professionals and patients

George Mason receives NIJ grant to advance research on bruise identification

Yeasts derived from food can reduce multi-drug resistant fungal infections

Study explores cost-effectiveness of transient elastography for detecting liver fibrosis

FAU and Georgia State collaborate to help children, families affected by addiction

Study finds that even light alcohol consumption may increase overall cancer risk

In campaign to stop teen vaping, states turn to tried-and-true remedy: taxes

‘Food pharmacies’ in clinics: When the diagnosis is chronic hunger

Scientists highlight the benefits of Droplet Digital PCR technology at the 2019 ASH meeting

Experts publish new book with recommendations to reduce Latino cancer

Study uses machine learning and health data to identify suicide risk factors

Medical errors: Many patients today still aren’t safe

Aspirin may no longer provide benefit as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease

Study explores Instagram users' experiences of miscarriage

High HIV infection rates attributed to transgender community's social stigmatization and isolation

Researchers identify key protein associated with aging

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