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Novel method for rapid, reliable HIV testing

The life expectancy for a person who is diagnosed and starts antiretroviral treatment rapidly after infection with HIV today probably approaches that of the general population.

24 Jul 2018

Study highlights clear need for innovation to increase transplanted kidney's lifespan

The lifespan of a transplant kidney has significantly improved over the last thirty years. Between 1986 and 1995, 75% of the transplanted kidneys still functioned five years after the transplant. Between 2006 and 2015, this number had already risen to 84%.

24 Jul 2018

U-M experts urge researchers to adopt a new scholarly focus for food-system studies

The global food system is unsustainable and urgently needs an overhaul. Yet current approaches to finding solutions through applied academic research are too narrow and treat the food system as a collection of isolated components within established disciplines such as agronomy, sociology or nutritional science.

24 Jul 2018

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Here's a fun activity. Let's look at my credit card statement from last month. Among other things, I paid for a pair of athletic leggings, four movie tickets, and two beers and a plate of nachos at a nearby restaurant.

24 Jul 2018

Hospitals gear up for new diagnosis: Human trafficking

The woman arrived at the emergency department at Huntington Hospital on New York's Long Island after she was hit by her boyfriend during an argument. Her situation raised concerns among the medical staff, which had recently been trained to be on the lookout for signs of sex trafficking.

24 Jul 2018

Two presurgery quality improvement programs help reduce postoperative complications

Two presurgery checklists from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Strong for Surgery (S4S) program that incorporate best practices for engaging patients in preparing for their upcoming operations significantly improved lifestyle factors that pose an increased risk for postoperative complications or help support healing and postoperative recovery.

24 Jul 2018

New study shows why winter air pollution levels have remained high in the United States

The air in the United States is much cleaner than even a decade ago. But those improvements have come mainly in summer, the season that used to be the poster child for haze-containing particles that cause asthma, lung cancer and other illnesses.

24 Jul 2018

HCV testing can be successfully implemented in emergency department setting

Boston Medical Center has shown that testing for the Hepatitis C Viru outside the typical high-risk population can be successfully implemented in an emergency department setting, resulting in more patients being screened, diagnosed and treated who might not have been otherwise.

23 Jul 2018

Virtual reality may improve empathy and understanding for older adults with dementia

Virtual reality technology gives high school students greater insight into what it's like to be Alfred -- a 74-year-old African American man with suspected mild cognitive impairment, plus age-related vision and hearing loss, or Beatriz, a middle-aged Latina, as she progresses through the continuum of Alzheimer's disease.

23 Jul 2018

High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

New research has shown that older adults who exercise above current recommended levels have a reduced risk of developing chronic disease compared with those who do not exercise.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

The ability to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' could explain why some people suffer less depression and anxiety when faced with adversity, research has discovered.

23 Jul 2018

Study shows that exhaled e-vapor aerosol particles evaporate within seconds

A new peer-reviewed study published in the prestigious journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research shows that exhaled e-vapour product particles are actually liquid droplets that evaporate within seconds.

23 Jul 2018

New project explores health effects of dangerous chemicals

The EDC-MIXRISK project is exploring the health effects of a group of man-made substances that have been shown to disrupt the body’s endocrine system, the collection of hormone-producing glands that regulate growth and development, metabolism, reproduction and even mood and sleep patterns.

23 Jul 2018

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

As treatment for early stage breast cancer becomes less extensive and more precise, a new concern is surfacing: Cancer takes an enormous toll financially on many people.

23 Jul 2018

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

In addition to facing new concerns about their health, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer often worry about the financial burdens of treatment.

23 Jul 2018

MOF vaccines could increase access to immunization and reduce the risk of global pandemics

Vaccinations are the safest way to protect against disease. However, many vaccines become ineffective when exposed to room temperature or heat.

23 Jul 2018

Collaborative care models have proven to improve outcomes and access to mental health care

Mental health has been in the news recently for all the wrong reasons, from unexpected celebrity suicides to a reported increase in depression diagnoses.

23 Jul 2018

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

The first dementia prevalence data from a large population of lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults was reported today at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago.

23 Jul 2018

Key questions to consider for sustainable management of environmental risks in Europe

What are the most aggressive chemical products for the environment? What areas of the planet have more pollutants? Can we detect toxic products which are hard to identify? How can we protect biodiversity and natural ecosystems better?

23 Jul 2018

Doctors' ‘gut feelings’ play key role in medical decision making, finds study

Many technology companies are working on artificial intelligence systems that can analyze medical data to help diagnose or treat health problems. Such systems raise the question of whether this kind of technology can perform as well as a human doctor.

23 Jul 2018

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Novel method for rapid, reliable HIV testing

Study highlights clear need for innovation to increase transplanted kidney's lifespan

U-M experts urge researchers to adopt a new scholarly focus for food-system studies

Profiles for sale: How bits of captured data paint a valuable picture of your health

Hospitals gear up for new diagnosis: Human trafficking

Two presurgery quality improvement programs help reduce postoperative complications

New study shows why winter air pollution levels have remained high in the United States

HCV testing can be successfully implemented in emergency department setting

Virtual reality may improve empathy and understanding for older adults with dementia

High levels of physical activity reduce chronic disease risk in older adults

Researchers aim to investigate what makes some individuals to 'keep going' in adversity

Study shows that exhaled e-vapor aerosol particles evaporate within seconds

New project explores health effects of dangerous chemicals

Study: Many patients concerned about financial impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment

'Financial toxicity' of cancer treatment not adequately addressed by doctors, reveals study

MOF vaccines could increase access to immunization and reduce the risk of global pandemics

Collaborative care models have proven to improve outcomes and access to mental health care

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

Key questions to consider for sustainable management of environmental risks in Europe

Doctors' ‘gut feelings’ play key role in medical decision making, finds study

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