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More parental communication motivates young drivers to be safer

A new study from the University of Iowa finds that the use of video monitoring technology combined with parents talking to their teens about safe driving motivates young drivers to be safer.

16 Jul 2019

Wearing a hearing aid may mitigate dementia risk

A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function over time than those who do not.

15 Jul 2019

Mother calls for protein shake regulation after daughter dies

A mother is calling on the health industry to regulate sales of protein powder and supplements after her daughter died in 2017 due to a protein-heavy diet.

15 Jul 2019

Experts discuss 5G health risks as network switches on in the UK

As the 5G mobile network launches in some UK cities, experts discuss whether there is any reliable evidence to suggest people should be worried.

15 Jul 2019

Gut-boosting food may put an end to childhood malnutrition worldwide

Researchers have developed a new type of food that improves gut bacteria in malnourished children and kick-starts growth.

15 Jul 2019

New regulations on e-cigarettes may have unintended consequences

Efforts by the FDA and some cities to limit the availability and appeal of e-cigarettes to young users could drive some existing users to smoke more tobacco cigarettes to get their fix, according to new research from Duke Health.

15 Jul 2019

Little attention has been paid to iatrogenic disorders in psychiatry

In a paper published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Giovanni Fava and Chiara Rafanelli analyze the literature concerned with iatrogenic disorders in psychiatry, which may be due to medications or psychotherapy.

15 Jul 2019

Did your health plan deny you care? Fight back.

Have you ever stepped up to the pharmacy cash register only to learn your new prescription will cost you hundreds of dollars — instead of your typical $25 copay — because your insurance doesn't cover it? Or received a painfully high bill for a medical test because your health plan didn't think it was necessary?

15 Jul 2019

New research shows significant gaps in deployment of 'coverage with evidence development'

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR- the professional society for health economics and outcomes research, announced today the publication of new research from The Netherlands showing important gaps in the deployment of "coverage with evidence development," a type of pharmaceutical managed entry agreement that gives patients access to treatments while additional evidence is being collected.

15 Jul 2019

Even when HIV prevention drug is covered, other costs block treatment

Three years ago, Corey Walsh, who was in a relationship with a man who was HIV-positive, got a prescription for Truvada, a drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration to prevent infection with the virus that causes AIDS.

15 Jul 2019

Special cameras limit radiation while delivering images vital for patient health

CT scans have revolutionized the fight against human illness by creating three-dimensional images of the body's inner workings. Such scans, however, can deliver high doses of radiation.

15 Jul 2019

New hope for restoring sight in victims of acid attacks or industrial accidents

A revolutionary approach to treating chemical burns in the eye is beginning a clinical trial.

15 Jul 2019

Study identifies key characteristics and experiences of people who internalize weight bias

Weight bias is a common form of prejudice against people who are viewed as having excess weight. Some individuals who struggle with weight may internalize the stigma directed toward them, blaming and devaluing themselves because of their weight.

15 Jul 2019

Headgear worn during women's lacrosse practice can reduce rate of injuries

Headgear worn during women's lacrosse practice and games can reduce the rate of head and face injuries as well as concussions, according to research presented by researchers in the Department of Orthopedics at the New York University Langone Health.

15 Jul 2019

Young athletes who fail to score 90% on fitness tests have higher risk of second knee injury

Young athletes who do not achieve a 90 percent score on a battery of tests that measure fitness to return to athletic competition, including quadricep strength, are at increased risk for a second knee injury, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine.

15 Jul 2019

Study: HIV patients continue treatments if health care providers are compassionate

Adults with HIV are more likely to continue life-saving treatments if their primary health care providers show respect, unconditional empathy without judgement and demonstrate an ability to partner with patients in decision making to address their goals, a Rutgers study finds.

15 Jul 2019

Most non-traumatic fatalities among football players occur during conditioning sessions

Most non-traumatic fatalities among high school and college football athletes do not occur while playing the game of football, but rather during conditioning sessions which are often associated with overexertion or punishment drills required by coaches and team staff, according to research presented today at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.

15 Jul 2019

Lower MRI grade and humeral location linked to higher survival rates

Professional baseball players with a low-grade elbow injury that occurs on the humeral side of the elbow have a better chance of returning to throw and returning to play, and a lower risk of ulnar collateral ligament surgery than players who suffered more severe injuries on the ulnar side of the elbow.

15 Jul 2019

Study: Less than 50% of U.S. adults exposed to court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements

The tobacco industry's court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements reached just 40.6% of U.S. adults and 50.5% of current smokers in 2018, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

15 Jul 2019

ASA strongly opposes the surprise medical bill passed by House Energy and Commerce

Today, the American Society of Anesthesiologists announced strong opposition to the surprise medical bill introduced Tuesday, July 9 and passed today by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, the "Pallone-Walden" bill, or H.R. 3630 the "No Surprises Act."

15 Jul 2019

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More parental communication motivates young drivers to be safer

Wearing a hearing aid may mitigate dementia risk

Mother calls for protein shake regulation after daughter dies

Experts discuss 5G health risks as network switches on in the UK

Gut-boosting food may put an end to childhood malnutrition worldwide

New regulations on e-cigarettes may have unintended consequences

Little attention has been paid to iatrogenic disorders in psychiatry

Did your health plan deny you care? Fight back.

New research shows significant gaps in deployment of 'coverage with evidence development'

Even when HIV prevention drug is covered, other costs block treatment

Special cameras limit radiation while delivering images vital for patient health

New hope for restoring sight in victims of acid attacks or industrial accidents

Study identifies key characteristics and experiences of people who internalize weight bias

Headgear worn during women's lacrosse practice can reduce rate of injuries

Young athletes who fail to score 90% on fitness tests have higher risk of second knee injury

Study: HIV patients continue treatments if health care providers are compassionate

Most non-traumatic fatalities among football players occur during conditioning sessions

Lower MRI grade and humeral location linked to higher survival rates

Study: Less than 50% of U.S. adults exposed to court-ordered anti-smoking advertisements

ASA strongly opposes the surprise medical bill passed by House Energy and Commerce

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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