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Fighting against treatment-resistant opioid use disorder

Similar to treatment resistant depression, there is a subpopulation of those addicted to opioids who do not respond to standard opioid use disorder (OUD) treatments.

19 Feb 2020

Increase in out-of-pocket costs associated with lower adherence to neurologic medications

As out-of-pocket costs go up for drugs for the neurologic disorders Alzheimer's disease, peripheral neuropathy and Parkinson's disease, people are less likely to take the drugs as often as their doctors prescribed, according to a study funded by the American Academy of Neurology and published in the February 19, 2020, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

19 Feb 2020

Tart cherry juice concentrate helps improve endurance exercise performance, analysis finds

Montmorency tart cherry juice has gained a reputation as a recovery drink among elite and recreational exercisers, with research suggesting benefits for reducing strength loss and improving muscle recovery after intensive exercise.

19 Feb 2020

Wearable continuous monitoring tool helps manage mental health

Mental health issues are becoming more prevalent on college campuses across the country and researchers at Texas A&M University are working to develop evidence-based services that will help manage students' mental health.

19 Feb 2020

Survey: 55% of American adults feel tired after spring daylight saving time transition

The start of daylight saving time means many will lose an hour of sleep – and 55% of Americans report feeling tired after the time change, according to a new survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

19 Feb 2020

Eating a big breakfast may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, study suggests

Eating a big breakfast rather than a large dinner may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

19 Feb 2020

Sanders’ claim that Buttigieg is ‘favorite of the health care industry’ is broad and needs context

As Pete Buttigieg gained momentum in the Democratic presidential primary race - finishing second in the New Hampshire primary and a front runner in the Iowa caucuses - he has increasingly been on the receiving end of shade from his rivals.

19 Feb 2020

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may result in fewer menopause symptoms

A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to benefit the human body in so many ways. Now a new study suggests that it may also play a role in lessening various menopause symptoms.

19 Feb 2020

Researchers develop smart contact lens sensor for point-of-care eye health monitoring

A research group led by Prof. DU Xuemin from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a "smart" contact lens that can show real-time changes in moisture and pressure by altering colors.

19 Feb 2020

Study highlights the need for improved access to midwifery units

The study, which was led by experts at the University of Nottingham, with collaborators from City, University of London and De Montfort Universities, and was funded by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, looked at six geographical areas in England.

19 Feb 2020

BPA-free plastic products aren't safe for people to use, scientists warn

Using "BPA-free" plastic products could be as harmful to human health -- including a developing brain -- as those products that contain the controversial chemical, suggest scientists in a new study led by the University of Missouri and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

19 Feb 2020

Diverse activities are key to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood

For many adults, the mid-30's is a busy time. There's often career advancement, the start of a new family and associated responsibilities.

18 Feb 2020

More internationally educated nurses in hospitals may result in a stable nursing workforce

Having more nurses trained outside of the United States working on a hospital unit does not hurt collaboration among healthcare professionals and may result in a more educated and stable nursing workforce, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing published in the journal Nursing Economic$.

18 Feb 2020

Survey: Majority of Americans strongly support organ and tissue donation for research

A strong majority of Americans agree that organ and tissue donation for research contributes to health and medical breakthroughs and acknowledge significant shortfalls for donation.

18 Feb 2020

UGA historian shines light on the evolutionary purpose of menopause

Menopause- that time in every woman's life when the ovaries no longer release an egg each month and menstruation ceases forever- is a rare thing among Earth's infinitely varied creatures.

18 Feb 2020

Study reveals how overexposure to fluoride causes defects in tooth enamel

Exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells forming tooth enamel- a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood, arises.

18 Feb 2020

Tailoring care for older patients after emergency surgery can greatly improves outcomes

Tailoring care for older patients who have had emergency surgery can reduce complications and deaths, decrease the length of hospital stays and cut down on the need for alternate care at discharge, according to a new study led a University of Alberta researcher.

18 Feb 2020

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Fighting against treatment-resistant opioid use disorder

Increase in out-of-pocket costs associated with lower adherence to neurologic medications

Tart cherry juice concentrate helps improve endurance exercise performance, analysis finds

Wearable continuous monitoring tool helps manage mental health

Survey: 55% of American adults feel tired after spring daylight saving time transition

Eating a big breakfast may prevent obesity and high blood sugar, study suggests

Sanders’ claim that Buttigieg is ‘favorite of the health care industry’ is broad and needs context

A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may result in fewer menopause symptoms

Researchers develop smart contact lens sensor for point-of-care eye health monitoring

Study highlights the need for improved access to midwifery units

BPA-free plastic products aren't safe for people to use, scientists warn

Diverse activities are key to maintaining cognitive function throughout adulthood

More internationally educated nurses in hospitals may result in a stable nursing workforce

Survey: Majority of Americans strongly support organ and tissue donation for research

UGA historian shines light on the evolutionary purpose of menopause

Study reveals how overexposure to fluoride causes defects in tooth enamel

Tailoring care for older patients after emergency surgery can greatly improves outcomes

BU study finds higher fecundability in the fall

Later school start times associated with drop in vehicle crashes involving teen drivers

Geriatric-specific characteristics linked to hospital readmission risk of elderly surgical patients

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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