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Affordable mental health care? It’s getting even tougher to access

Eleven years after Congress passed a law mandating that insurers provide equal access for mental and physical health care, Americans are actually finding it harder to obtain affordable treatment for mental illness and substance abuse issues.

20 Nov 2019

How older adults can fight loneliness over the holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a time for celebration and togetherness, but they can be tough on older adults who run a high risk of being socially isolated.

20 Nov 2019

Prior DDT exposure may contribute to diabetes risk among Asian Indian immigrants

Previous exposure to the pollutant DDT may contribute to the risk of diabetes among Asian Indian immigrants to the United States, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

20 Nov 2019

Parental permissibility for alcohol associated with risky drinking in adolescence

Many parents permit their adolescent children to drink alcohol, believing this helps teach them responsible use and avoids the appeal of 'forbidden fruit'. In research studies, greater parental permissibility for alcohol has been linked to earlier and heavier drinking in adolescence.

20 Nov 2019

Atlantic Health System offers advanced lung cancer screening program

November is national Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer remains the #1 cancer killer of both men and women in the United States.

20 Nov 2019

Trauma training for high school students can help save countless lives

Severe bleeding from traumatic injuries during disasters or accidents can lead to death in as little as five minutes. People can save lives if they act fast to stop the bleeding until medical help arrives. Now, with new training, high-school-age children will also know exactly what to do in an emergency.

20 Nov 2019

Premature deaths for some racial groups caused by emissions from electricity generation plants

Air pollution doesn't just come from cars on the road, generating electricity from fossil fuels also releases fine particulate matter into the air.

20 Nov 2019

Prior exposure to pollutants linked to increased risk of diabetes in Indian immigrants

In 2004, the United Nations Stockholm Convention banned the production and use of many persistent organic pollutants, such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and polychlorinated biphenyls.

20 Nov 2019

The case of the ACA’s disappearing taxes

It was a moment of genuine bipartisanship at the House Ways and Means Committee in October, as Democratic and Republican sponsors alike praised a bill called the "Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2019."

20 Nov 2019

Ohio State program provides grief support for pet owners facing tough decisions

Making end-of-life decisions for your pet or coping with the loss of an animal is something that no pet owner wants to think about.

20 Nov 2019

New California law may expand use of HIV prevention drugs, with caveats

Kellen Willhite was 24 when he learned he'd been exposed to HIV. What followed was, as he describes it, a second trauma: trying to obtain the drugs that could save him before it was too late.

20 Nov 2019

Comprehensive medical coverage recommended for football games at Chicago Public High Schools

The past 25 years have seen a significant increase in student participation in high school athletics. Studies have revealed that 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations occur each year among high school athletes.

20 Nov 2019

UTHealth expert successfully performs surgery on patient with heart problems

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District principal Maria Mamaux was impressed by the credentials of the surgeon recommended to repair her failing heart, but what really got her attention was the fact that he was a graduate of the same school district.

20 Nov 2019

American Association of Endodontists provides endodontic treatments to patients in Boston area

Yesterday, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) provided more than 50 endodontic treatments (namely root canals) to patients in need in the Boston area.

20 Nov 2019

American Society of Anesthesiologists continues partnership with Fresenius Kabi to improve patient care

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced today that Fresenius Kabi USA will continue its partnership with ASA as an ASA Industry Supporter.

20 Nov 2019

Regenstrief Institute and Care Revolution partner to improve care in nursing homes

Regenstrief Institute is investing and partnering with Care Revolution, a medical startup focused on improving care at nursing facilities, controlling costs and reducing trips to the hospital.

19 Nov 2019

PCORI Board approves $70 million to support projects designed to improve care for health conditions

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors today approved $70 million to fund 21 studies and related projects designed to improve care for health conditions that impose high burdens on patients, their families and the healthcare system.

19 Nov 2019

E-meditation: Coupling cutting-edge brain stimulation with mindfulness

We live in a society plagued by burnout. Our hyper-connectivity, sustained through the pulse of WiFi, leaves little room for quiet. This constant stimulation can cause stress, which is a risk factor for a host of diseases, including diabetes, depression and heart disease.

19 Nov 2019

Integration of behavioral health services with pediatric primary care shows promise

Integrating behavioral health services into pediatric primary care in three Boston-area community health centers increased primary care visits by children with mental health diagnoses without raising Medicaid costs.

19 Nov 2019

Prescription opioid misuse in older adults linked to lasting physical, mental complications

Older adults in the U.S. who suffer prescription opioid misuse are at a higher risk for physical and mental quality of life problems as well as other complications, new research conducted in part at Texas State University indicates.

19 Nov 2019

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Affordable mental health care? It’s getting even tougher to access

How older adults can fight loneliness over the holidays

Prior DDT exposure may contribute to diabetes risk among Asian Indian immigrants

Parental permissibility for alcohol associated with risky drinking in adolescence

Atlantic Health System offers advanced lung cancer screening program

Trauma training for high school students can help save countless lives

Premature deaths for some racial groups caused by emissions from electricity generation plants

Prior exposure to pollutants linked to increased risk of diabetes in Indian immigrants

The case of the ACA’s disappearing taxes

Ohio State program provides grief support for pet owners facing tough decisions

New California law may expand use of HIV prevention drugs, with caveats

Comprehensive medical coverage recommended for football games at Chicago Public High Schools

UTHealth expert successfully performs surgery on patient with heart problems

American Association of Endodontists provides endodontic treatments to patients in Boston area

American Society of Anesthesiologists continues partnership with Fresenius Kabi to improve patient care

Regenstrief Institute and Care Revolution partner to improve care in nursing homes

PCORI Board approves $70 million to support projects designed to improve care for health conditions

E-meditation: Coupling cutting-edge brain stimulation with mindfulness

Integration of behavioral health services with pediatric primary care shows promise

Prescription opioid misuse in older adults linked to lasting physical, mental complications

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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