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Everything You Need to Know About Contact Lenses

An interview with Brendan O'Brien from Vision Direct, discussing everything from the types of contact lenses available to preventing 'dry eye' and the future potential of smart lenses!

26 Sep 2018

Bridging the gap between psychology and gamification

A multi-disciplinary research team is bridging the gap between psychology and gamification that could significantly impact learning efforts in user experience design, healthcare, and government.

26 Sep 2018

American Cancer Society releases new cookbook for cancer patients

The American Cancer Society will release the second edition of What to Eat During Cancer Treatment on Oct. 1.

26 Sep 2018

PCORI, AHRQ announce awards to support patient-centered outcomes research in learning health systems

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) today announced $40 million in awards over five years to 11 institutions to support the training of researchers to conduct patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) within learning health systems (LHS).

26 Sep 2018

Kenneth Wells wins NAM's 2018 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health

The National Academy of Medicine today announced Kenneth Wells is the recipient of the 2018 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, for his work developing quality and outcomes approaches to psychiatry and mental health, fostering a generation of clinical investigators and mental health system leaders, and championing partnered, participatory research to advance equity for under-resourced populations.

26 Sep 2018

Stuart Altman gets 2018 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care

For his pioneering role in national health policy and health services research, the National Academy of Medicine today announced Stuart Altman is the recipient of the 2018 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care.

26 Sep 2018

New science-based curriculum released to teach adolescents about opioid risks

A new and free science-based curriculum designed to teach adolescents about the risks of opioids has been released by Project ALERT, a national evidence-based drug education program created and managed by the nonprofit RAND Corporation.

26 Sep 2018

Cancer Research UK, Keystone Symposia collaborate for cancer-related research

Keystone Symposia and Cancer Research UK are pleased to announce their new collaboration consisting of a series of annual cancer-related scientific research conferences organized by Keystone Symposia in collaboration with Cancer Research UK.

26 Sep 2018

Cocoa: New, previously unknown source of vitamin D2 identified

Many people do not get enough vitamin D. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency.

26 Sep 2018

Research shows indoor HEPA filters reduce pollution caused by poor-quality outdoor air

Outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to indoor air pollution -- but high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters used in the home significantly reduce fine-particulate matter in the air compared with non-HEPA air filters, according to a new two-year study led by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City.

26 Sep 2018

Association between breastfeeding and infant health may not be straight-forward

There's little question about the value of breast milk as a source of infant nutrition, but a University at Buffalo sociologist is part of a research team whose new study is adding critical nuance toward better understanding the association between breastfeeding and infant health in the first year of life.

26 Sep 2018

Study explores the interaction between drinking water and public health systems

A research team at Wayne State University recently received a four-year, $1.57 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its project, "Water and Health Infrastructure Resilience and Learning."

26 Sep 2018

New study assessing SSI incidence paves way for future research into nursing outcomes

A recent study assessing the relationship between nursing specialty certification rates and surgical site infections provides an innovative option for future research exploring relationships between nursing and hospital procedures and medical and/or surgical adverse events.

26 Sep 2018

Study: Second opinion can potentially change the diagnosis of breast cancer patients

It's early morning and a team of more than 20 professionals cram around a long table in a dark room, peering at slide after slide of black-and-white mammogram images crossing the screen.

26 Sep 2018

Exercise and diet may reduce obesogenic effects of PFAS

A new study finds that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are associated with increases in weight, but exercise and diet may reduce the obesogenic effects of these environmental contaminants.

26 Sep 2018

Study analyzes quality of protein supplements in function of source, treatment and storage

Powdered protein supplements are one of the most commonly consumed nutritional supplements, whether by professional sportspeople or amateurs, even by those who use them for aesthetic purposes instead of sporting ones.

25 Sep 2018

5 things to know about Trump’s new ‘public charge’ immigration proposal

A proposed rule from the White House would make it harder for legal immigrants to get green cards if they have received certain kinds of public assistance — including Medicaid, food stamps and housing subsidies. Green cards allow them to live and work permanently in the United States.

25 Sep 2018

Most running injuries may be influenced by simple technique errors, finds study

Of Britain's more than 2 million recreational runners, around 1 million are falling injured annually with 500,000 'off the road' at any one time.

25 Sep 2018

EC takes action to stop more plastics from ending up on beaches

Over four fifths of the litter on European beaches is plastic, and over 50% is made of single-use plastic, according to a new scientific report.

25 Sep 2018

One in five diabetes inpatients experienced hypoglycemia during hospital stay

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals to be hypo-aware for Hypo-awareness Week (24th- 30th September). The charity wants to raise awareness about hypoglycemia and is encouraging healthcare professionals working in hospitals to look out for the signs of hypoglycemia and ensure those at high risk are given the necessary support.

25 Sep 2018