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Pupil dilation could be key to measuring mental workload

With nearly breakneck speed, the demands of work productivity in today's society seem to have increased tenfold.

12 Dec 2018

Study highlights factors that can reduce food cravings

Food craving, the intense desire to eat certain foods, can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight, no matter the time of year.

12 Dec 2018

Incorrect prescribing warnings in electronic prescribing systems

Electronic prescribing is becoming widespread. All states allow it, some states require it, and many institutions now mandate electronic prescribing.

12 Dec 2018

Age and gender disparities found in use of bed nets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

When households in sub-Saharan Africa don't have an adequate number of insecticide-treated bed nets, pregnant women and children under five are the most likely family members to sleep under the ones they have, leaving men and school-aged children more exposed to malaria, new Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs research suggests.

11 Dec 2018

Innovative care model for children with ASD reduces use of behavioral drugs in ED

An innovative care model developed by Nemours Children's Hospital for children with autism spectrum disorders in the emergency department reduces the use of medication administered to kids who are prone to stress and sensory overload in this care setting.

11 Dec 2018

Study: Parents spend more time talking with kids about mechanics of using mobile devices

Most parents would agree that one of the of the biggest modern parenting challenges is monitoring a child's online activity.

11 Dec 2018

Study supports BMI as useful tool for assessing obesity and health

A new study from the University of Bristol supports body mass index as a useful tool for assessing obesity and health.

11 Dec 2018

Relationship impairment appears to interfere with seeking mental health treatment in men

Relationship impairment (difficulty managing expectations and requirements within an intimate relationship) plays a role in explaining the association between symptom severity and those seeking treatment among post-9/11 military veterans. However, the role it plays is different for men and women.

11 Dec 2018

Women and men with heart attack symptoms receive different care from EMS

Women are more likely than men to die of coronary heart disease, and past research has found that they are less likely to receive evidence-based therapies for heart attacks.

11 Dec 2018

Educating future doctors to prescribe physical activity for their patients

An initiative adopted by Lancaster University to embed physical activity into the training for medical students has been showcased at a national and international level.

11 Dec 2018

One implant, two prices. It depends on who’s paying.

Kim Daniels didn't have to pay a penny for her double mastectomy or the reconstructive surgery she had after treatment for breast cancer in June 2018. Her health insurance, PennCare, administered through Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania, fully covered both procedures.

11 Dec 2018

Study shows link between neighborhoods' socioeconomic status and dietary choices

A new study shows that living or moving to a neighborhood with a higher socioeconomic status is clearly associated with better adherence to dietary recommendations.

11 Dec 2018

Filling research gaps could help develop more disability-inclusive workplaces

Filling key gaps in the research and understanding of the treatment of people with disabilities in the workplace could help improve employee success on the job and develop more disability-inclusive workplaces, a new review of disability research has shown.

11 Dec 2018

Study explores how patients want to discuss symptoms with doctors

Sleep, pain, anxiety, depression, and low energy/fatigue (known collectively as SPADE for short) symptoms are extremely common, but often unrecognized and undertreated by primary care physicians.

11 Dec 2018

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

The journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease (NMCD), has published an important and authoritative statement of the ESAN (European Salt Action Network).

11 Dec 2018

High levels of nitrate detected on Puerto Rico’s watershed after major hurricanes

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found unprecedentedly high levels of nitrate, an essential plant nutrient, in streams and watersheds of Puerto Rico for a year after two consecutive major hurricanes in 2017.

11 Dec 2018

Optum, UnitedHealthcare take action to help people affected by North Carolina winter storms

UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group, are taking action to help people affected by the recent winter storms in North Carolina.

11 Dec 2018

Dermatology providers show interest in recommending cannabinoids to patients

The cannabis plant and its derivatives have been used in medicinal treatments for millennia. With the recent legalization of medical marijuana in 33 states across the country, as well as Washington, D.C., several specialties are weighing the possibilities of integrating cannabinoids into patient therapies, including dermatology.

11 Dec 2018

Researchers compare health outcomes for VA and non-VA hospitals

The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,243 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,062 outpatient sites.

10 Dec 2018

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

People with diabetes and followers of diets based on the glycemic index can enjoy dried fruits knowing they do not cause a blood sugar spike compared to starchy foods such as white bread, suggests a study published in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes.

10 Dec 2018

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Pupil dilation could be key to measuring mental workload

Study highlights factors that can reduce food cravings

Incorrect prescribing warnings in electronic prescribing systems

Age and gender disparities found in use of bed nets to prevent malaria in sub-Saharan Africa

Innovative care model for children with ASD reduces use of behavioral drugs in ED

Study: Parents spend more time talking with kids about mechanics of using mobile devices

Study supports BMI as useful tool for assessing obesity and health

Relationship impairment appears to interfere with seeking mental health treatment in men

Women and men with heart attack symptoms receive different care from EMS

Educating future doctors to prescribe physical activity for their patients

One implant, two prices. It depends on who’s paying.

Study shows link between neighborhoods' socioeconomic status and dietary choices

Filling research gaps could help develop more disability-inclusive workplaces

Study explores how patients want to discuss symptoms with doctors

New publications generate controversy over the value of reducing salt consumption in populations

High levels of nitrate detected on Puerto Rico’s watershed after major hurricanes

Optum, UnitedHealthcare take action to help people affected by North Carolina winter storms

Dermatology providers show interest in recommending cannabinoids to patients

Researchers compare health outcomes for VA and non-VA hospitals

Four dried fruits have lower glycemic index than starchy foods, study finds

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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