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New resource outlines neurologic effects and treatment options for biologic, chemical attacks

The neurologic effects and treatment options for exposure to biologic and chemical agents are outlined in a newly published article by neurologists from the University of Colorado School of Medicine who collaborated on the article with military physicians.

26 Oct 2018

Estrogens found in cows’ milk shown to pose no risk to adult health

A review of studies looking into the health effects of estrogen-containing cows’ milk has found that the milk is likely to be safe for human consumption.

26 Oct 2018

Gun store owner marshals voters to expand Medicaid in Idaho

Standing outside the gun shop she co-owns, next to her SUV sporting "NRA" on the license plate, Christy Perry pledges full support for President Donald Trump.

26 Oct 2018

Survey: Wearable technology becomes top fitness trend for 2019

Fitness trackers, smart watches, and other wearable technology are the number one fitness trend for 2019, according to an annual survey of health and fitness professionals published in the November issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal, an official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine.

26 Oct 2018

Early exposure to health enrichment programs benefits students

A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans researchers provides new evidence that early exposure to multiple health disciplines in pipeline programs targeting underserved/underrepresented students interested in health professions reduces the development of traditional role and leadership stereotypes about professional health care teams and practice.

26 Oct 2018

Innovative supportive care model tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia

Individuals with dementia often experience burdensome symptoms such as agitation, aggression, anxiety and pain, but have difficulty with comprehension and communication, making it challenging for healthcare providers to provide appropriate treatment.

26 Oct 2018

Air pollution on the rise outside GP offices and hospitals finds study

A new report has shown that the air outside the offices of General Practitioners and outside hospitals are high in pollutants. This can aggravate the lung problems in patients of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) says the report.

26 Oct 2018

UTA social work professors use NIH grant to find ways for reducing caregiver stress

Two UTA social work professors are using an NIH grant to find ways to reduce stress of families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease.

26 Oct 2018

Good mental ability and grip strength may prevent or delay disability in older adults

As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine motor skills.

25 Oct 2018

Study finds link between Medicaid expansion and lower death rates among dialysis patients

In the first three years of Medicaid expansion due to the Affordable Care Act, the number of patients with end-stage kidney disease who died within a year of starting dialysis decreased in states that expanded Medicaid compared to non-expansion states, new research found.

25 Oct 2018

Urban mosquito control with help from scientists

Thanks to an innovative mosquito control approach developed at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, residents in several Maryland neighborhoods reduced populations of invasive Asian tiger mosquitoes by an impressive 76 percent, on average.

25 Oct 2018

Protein-filled snack before bed appears to have positive effect on health

Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida State University researchers.

25 Oct 2018

People overestimate benefits and underestimate risks of medical procedures, shows research

From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research.

25 Oct 2018

Tooth loss linked to malnutrition risk in older adults

Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers.

25 Oct 2018

LSU Health New Orlean partners with Vantedge Ventures to advance physician-led innovation

LSU Health New Orleans has joined Vantedge Venture's Innovation Alliance (VIA), a collective of health systems seeking to innovate and create sustainable solutions from the ideas developed by their network of clinicians and physicians.

25 Oct 2018

Combination therapy enhances wound healing

By incorporating a gene-suppressing drug into an over-the-counter gel, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and their colleagues cut healing time by half and significantly improved healing outcomes compared to control treatments.

25 Oct 2018

Harmful substances in herbal medicines may play big role in deaths of 'health tourists'

A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist is warning that potentially harmful substances found in herbal medicines may be playing a bigger role in deaths of 'health tourists' than previously thought.

25 Oct 2018

APA calls on federal government to fund physiotherapy as first line treatment for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition affecting more than 2.2 million Australians at a cost to the health system of $2.1 billion annually. As Australia’s population ages and obesity rates climb, this figure is expected to grow to more than 3 million by 2030.

25 Oct 2018

Alcohol changes the molecular basis of memory formation

A new study has shown how alcohol consumption fuels addiction by hijacking a conserved memory pathway in the brain and changing memory formation.

25 Oct 2018

Studies confirm value of including patients and other nonscientists in research funding decisions

Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR, announced today the publication of 2 studies confirming the value of including patients and other nonscientists in the process for approving research funding.

25 Oct 2018

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New resource outlines neurologic effects and treatment options for biologic, chemical attacks

Estrogens found in cows’ milk shown to pose no risk to adult health

Gun store owner marshals voters to expand Medicaid in Idaho

Survey: Wearable technology becomes top fitness trend for 2019

Early exposure to health enrichment programs benefits students

Innovative supportive care model tackles burdensome symptoms, challenges of dementia

Air pollution on the rise outside GP offices and hospitals finds study

UTA social work professors use NIH grant to find ways for reducing caregiver stress

Good mental ability and grip strength may prevent or delay disability in older adults

Study finds link between Medicaid expansion and lower death rates among dialysis patients

Urban mosquito control with help from scientists

Protein-filled snack before bed appears to have positive effect on health

People overestimate benefits and underestimate risks of medical procedures, shows research

Tooth loss linked to malnutrition risk in older adults

LSU Health New Orlean partners with Vantedge Ventures to advance physician-led innovation

Combination therapy enhances wound healing

Harmful substances in herbal medicines may play big role in deaths of 'health tourists'

APA calls on federal government to fund physiotherapy as first line treatment for osteoarthritis

Alcohol changes the molecular basis of memory formation

Studies confirm value of including patients and other nonscientists in research funding decisions

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