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Experts call for more neuroscience research focused on long-term recovery from addiction

September is addiction recovery month, and, in the midst of the current opioid epidemic, it's an apt moment for addiction research experts to map the future path forward for a long-term recovery strategy for substance abuse.

25 Sep 2018

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Diets high in carbohydrates reduce body weight and body fat and improve insulin function in overweight individuals, according to a new study published in Nutrients.

25 Sep 2018

Immunologist to study how Chikungunya causes devastating effects in older adults

Emerging viruses such as Ebola, SARS and swine flu are familiar sounding, yet seemingly distant diseases to many Americans. But that's not the case with Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that recently struck close to home and has proven deadly for the elderly.

25 Sep 2018

Study: Optimizing dopaminergic treatment improves non-motor symptoms and quality of life

Non-motor symptoms are common in late-stage Parkinson's disease as the frequency and severity of most of these symptoms increase with advancing disease. Optimizing dopaminergic treatment in the most severe stages can affect non-motor symptoms and improve quality of life, report scientists in the Journal of Parkinson's Disease.

25 Sep 2018

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

In what Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers call an unusually comprehensive analysis of nationwide data, they conclude that the rate of lawnmower injuries persists at close to 6,400 a year, most of them requiring surgery and hospitalization, and costing an average of $37,000 per patient.

25 Sep 2018

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

Older adults at risk for falls are less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations when they have a "fall plan of care," according to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University at New York.

25 Sep 2018

Researchers reassess negative pressure wound therapy as its benefit and harm remain unclear

About one decade after its first benefit assessment of negative pressure wound therapy, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care is reassessing this treatment method. However, then as now, its benefit and harm are unclear.

25 Sep 2018

Clinical trial investigators found non-compliant with requirement to report results on EU register

According to EU legislation, clinical trials must be prospectively registered in the European Union Clinical Trials Register and the main results must be reported there one year after completion of the trial. This information is thus publicly available.

25 Sep 2018

Fracture causes bone density losses throughout the body

Breaking a bone causes bone density losses throughout the body, not just close to the site of the fracture, and primarily around the time of the fracture, two new studies from UC Davis Health show.

25 Sep 2018

Your Vision Matters: How to Protect Your Eyesight

Dr. Neil Ebenezer from the charity Fight for Sight discusses the steps you can take to protect your eyesight into old age, and why research into ophthalmic diseases is desperately needed.

24 Sep 2018

Using multi-level approach to reduce underage drinking among youths on rural reservations

Underage drinking is a concern all over the country. Among American Indian and Alaska Native populations, there are especially serious issues: alcohol use and heavy drinking at an early age increase risks for lifetime alcohol problems, and American Indians and Native Alaskans have reported younger onsets than other groups.

24 Sep 2018

New virtual diabetes clinic may help manage condition of people with Type 2 diabetes

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia is taking an innovative approach to helping its consumers who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes manage their condition to improve their health through a new virtual diabetes clinic with a smartphone app and monitoring tools.

24 Sep 2018

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Workplace wellness programs that offer employees a financial carrot for undergoing health screenings, sticking to exercise regimens or improving their cholesterol levels have long been controversial.

24 Sep 2018

Functional Imagery Training helps lose five times more weight than talking therapy

Overweight people who used a new motivational intervention called Functional Imagery Training lost an average of five times more weight than those using talking therapy alone, shows new research published today by the University of Plymouth and Queensland University.

24 Sep 2018

‘Physicians of the mouth’? Dentists absorb the medical billing drill

On a recent Friday morning, more than 30 dentists and dental staffers gathered in a conference room to learn an arcane new skill: how to bill medical insurers.

24 Sep 2018

BetterYou receives double accolade at Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2018

Pioneering natural health company BetterYou has received two awards at the annual Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2018.

From BetterYou Ltd 24 Sep 2018

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World calls for proposals to implement Smoke-Free Index

The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World today announced at the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum that it is calling for proposals to develop and implement the Smoke-Free Index.

24 Sep 2018

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

The number of people suffering from respiratory indications and the severity of those already suffering from the various diseases is expected to increase if air pollution in the UK goes unchecked, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

24 Sep 2018

National Eye Health Week 2018: Paralympic medalists support Fight for Sight’s unique virtual event

Paralympic medallists are supporting Fight for Sight’s massive adventure on a small scale, with the launch of a unique virtual event today for National Eye Health Week 2018.

24 Sep 2018

Successful recovery from addiction means more than achieving abstinence

Successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction through attending a residential treatment program means more to the person than just staying clean and sober, an Australian-first study has found.

24 Sep 2018

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Experts call for more neuroscience research focused on long-term recovery from addiction

Diets rich in carbohydrates reduce body weight and fat

Immunologist to study how Chikungunya causes devastating effects in older adults

Study: Optimizing dopaminergic treatment improves non-motor symptoms and quality of life

Study finds persistent rate of lawnmower injury-related emergency department visits

Older adults with ‘fall plan of care’ less likely to suffer fall-related hospitalizations

Researchers reassess negative pressure wound therapy as its benefit and harm remain unclear

Clinical trial investigators found non-compliant with requirement to report results on EU register

Fracture causes bone density losses throughout the body

Your Vision Matters: How to Protect Your Eyesight

Using multi-level approach to reduce underage drinking among youths on rural reservations

New virtual diabetes clinic may help manage condition of people with Type 2 diabetes

Blood, sweat and workplace wellness: Where to draw the line on incentives

Functional Imagery Training helps lose five times more weight than talking therapy

‘Physicians of the mouth’? Dentists absorb the medical billing drill

BetterYou receives double accolade at Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2018

Foundation for a Smoke-Free World calls for proposals to implement Smoke-Free Index

Number of people with respiratory diseases likely to increase if UK air pollution remains unchecked

National Eye Health Week 2018: Paralympic medalists support Fight for Sight’s unique virtual event

Successful recovery from addiction means more than achieving abstinence

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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