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Anesthesiologists can play a greater role in managing patients with substance use disorders

As use and misuse of alcohol, opioids, and psychostimulants continues to increase, anesthesiologists can become a more integral part of the care team managing patients with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), according to a series of three articles published in the September issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, the official journal of the International Anesthesia Research Society.

24 Aug 2023

Pediatric trauma admissions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

In the weeks following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health directives called for masking, social distancing, social isolation, and stay-at-home orders.

23 Aug 2023

Astronauts' bone marrow fat can help replenish red blood cells and bone after space travel

A study of 14 astronauts suggests that while space travel depletes red blood cells and bone, the body can eventually replenish them back on Earth with the help of fat stored in the bone marrow.

21 Aug 2023

Exploring developmental pathways and disease interactions in nervous and stomatognathic systems

Scientists discuss the intricate relationship between the nervous and stomatognathic systems.

21 Aug 2023

Exposure to interpersonal violence throughout childhood or adulthood increases risk of diabetes

According to the results of a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, exposure to interpersonal violence throughout childhood or adulthood increases an individual's chance of developing adult-onset diabetes by more than 20%.

17 Aug 2023

Study uncovers insights into the enduring psychological effects of 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict

New study conducted by Hebrew University researchers Shahaf Leshem, Eldad Keha, and Prof. Eyal Kalanthroff has uncovered insights into the enduring psychological effects of the 2014 Israel-Gaza military conflict.

16 Aug 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Study explores risk factors for postoperative delirium

A new study aimed to investigate the risk factors and incidence rates of postoperative delirium in elderly and middle-aged patients with fractures.

15 Aug 2023

Integrated mental health care improves children's mental health and school performance

New research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that children who received integrated mental health care showed improvements in both mental health and school performance.

14 Aug 2023

Columbia researchers shed light on puzzling phenomenon in brain-injured patients

Columbia researchers have identified brain injuries that may underlie hidden consciousness, a puzzling phenomenon in which brain-injured patients are unable to respond to simple commands, making them appear unconscious despite having some level of awareness.

14 Aug 2023

Resilient biomedical scientists experienced setbacks during the pandemic

When COVID-19 presented the world with the greatest health challenge in modern history, it was biomedical scientists who stepped up to develop diagnostic testing and vaccines to slow the spread of the disease.

11 Aug 2023

The personal, occupational, and psychological factors associated with the development of neck pain

The occupational, psychological, and personal factors related to neck pain among college students.

10 Aug 2023

NYU Langone expands orthopedic program in Suffolk County, adds 23 providers and 4 practices

Expanding its award-winning health network on Long Island, NYU Langone Health has doubled its orthopedic program in Suffolk County, adding 23 providers and 4 practices, including its first location in Stony Brook.

9 Aug 2023

Did COVID-19 restriction compliance increase depressive symptoms in young adults?

Researchers surveyed young adults to evaluate the association between COVID-19 restriction compliance and depressive symptoms.

8 Aug 2023

Exploring human aging via elephant research

Indiana University researcher Daniella Chusyd is studying human aging in an unlikely way: through elephants.

4 Aug 2023

Childhood abuse can induce stress that changes neural networks and functions during growth

Childhood neglect and/or abuse can induce extreme stress that significantly changes neural networks and functions during growth. This can lead to mental illnesses, including depression and schizophrenia, but the exact mechanism and means to control it were yet to be discovered.

4 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma may increase risk of complications during pregnancy

A study led by University of Queensland researchers has found women who have experienced maltreatment, domestic violence or household substance abuse as children have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy.

3 Aug 2023

Childhood trauma can lead to physical and cognitive impairments in old age

Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.

2 Aug 2023

Can vitamin D have positive effects on reducing cortical pathology, oxidative stress, and neurofilament light chain serum levels?

Researchers use an established murine model of cortical inflammatory demyelination to investigate the effects of vitamin D.