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Micropollutants exert stress on aquatic ecosystems

In Switzerland, more than 30,000 different substances are used on a daily basis in innumerable products - pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning agents or industrial chemicals.

1 Jun 2017

Survey finds wide variation in hepatitis B, C testing policy and practice across the EU/EEA

The survey results suggest a wide variation in existing national testing policy and practice when it comes to hepatitis B and C - with overall limited monitoring of testing, diagnosis, and treatment across EU/EEA Member States.

1 Jun 2017

Health care process found to be challenging for adolescents with autism and their caregivers

For most people, trips to the doctor can be quite scary. For adolescents and young adults with autism, taking control of health care decisions is not only frightening, it also can be a barrier to independence.

1 Jun 2017

Athletes spread awareness about avoiding injuries to the mouth and face

The event began with talk of knocked-out teeth and ended with a feel-good huddle. Michael Wright, DDS '99, MS, and three professional athletes visited the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry to help spread awareness about avoiding injuries to the mouth and face.

1 Jun 2017

Scientists identify novel microbial process that can break down toxic methylmercury levels

A team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has identified a novel microbial process that can break down toxic methylmercury in the environment, a fundamental scientific discovery that could potentially reduce mercury toxicity levels and support health and risk assessments.

1 Jun 2017

New chartbook illustrates burden of chronic illnesses

A new publication illustrates the burden that chronic illnesses impose on American society, demonstrating through charts and graphics how 60 percent of American adults suffer from at least one chronic health condition and 42 percent have more than one.

31 May 2017

Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

In metropolitan areas throughout Europe maximum permissible values of nitrogen oxide are consistently breached. It has been a challenge to determine how much each polluter contributes to the emission output.

31 May 2017

Internet withdrawal causes physiological changes in digitally-dependent people

Scientists and clinicians from Swansea and Milan have found that some people who use the internet a lot experience significant physiological changes such as increased heart rate and blood pressure when they finish using the internet.

31 May 2017

New study documents prevalence of food allergies

Anecdotal evidence of food allergies abounds, but just how common are these allergies and intolerances? In a new study, investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital combed through medical records from more than 2.7 million patients, identifying more than 97,000 with one or more documented food allergy or intolerance.

31 May 2017

WBD-SC launches new practical guidelines for effective treatment of bedwetting

The World Bedwetting Day Steering Committee has launched simplified practical guidelines to help healthcare professionals understand how best to treat bedwetting.

31 May 2017

WHO calls for action to stamp out tobacco use

According to a first-ever WHO report on tobacco, stamping out its use could save millions of people’s lives, reduce levels of poverty and decrease damage to the environment.

31 May 2017

Study finds parent-based obesity treatment without their children could be used to tackle childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is connected with negative health outcomes and family-based obesity treatment provided to both children and parents is considered to be effective. But the questions is: do children need to come for childhood obesity treatment with parents for it to be effective?

31 May 2017

GOP health bill pleases most Republicans, but not many other Americans

The health overhaul bill passed by the House earlier this month accomplishes one major feat: It is even less popular than the not-very-popular Affordable Care Act it would largely replace, a new poll finds.

31 May 2017

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

As many as 53 percent of cancer patients' Emergency Department visits that do not require admission could be avoided with better symptom management and greater availability of outpatient care tailored to their needs, according to a new study from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

31 May 2017

EU funds ‘Keep Control’ project that focuses on balance and gait deficits in older adults

Balance problems when standing and walking are ubiquitous in the older population, and can lead to a significant burden for the individual and society.

31 May 2017

California’s new single-payer proposal embraces some costly old ways

Three of the dirtiest words in health care are "fee for service." For years, U.S. officials have sought to move Medicare away from paying doctors and hospitals for each task they perform, a costly approach that rewards the quantity of care over quality. State Medicaid programs and private insurers are pursuing similar changes.

31 May 2017

New review shows key gender differences, trends among homicide victims across four decades

A comprehensive review of four decades of national homicide data show important gender differences and trends among homicide victims and offenders in the U.S., related to prevalence and the characteristics of the crimes and the men and women involved.

31 May 2017

Healthcare News

Micropollutants exert stress on aquatic ecosystems

Survey finds wide variation in hepatitis B, C testing policy and practice across the EU/EEA

Health care process found to be challenging for adolescents with autism and their caregivers

Athletes spread awareness about avoiding injuries to the mouth and face

Scientists identify novel microbial process that can break down toxic methylmercury levels

New chartbook illustrates burden of chronic illnesses

Nitrogen oxide emissions from traffic higher than previously thought

Internet withdrawal causes physiological changes in digitally-dependent people

New study documents prevalence of food allergies

WBD-SC launches new practical guidelines for effective treatment of bedwetting

WHO calls for action to stamp out tobacco use

Study finds parent-based obesity treatment without their children could be used to tackle childhood obesity

GOP health bill pleases most Republicans, but not many other Americans

Many cancer patients' ED visits could be avoided with better symptom management, timely care

EU funds ‘Keep Control’ project that focuses on balance and gait deficits in older adults

California’s new single-payer proposal embraces some costly old ways

New review shows key gender differences, trends among homicide victims across four decades

New technology has potential to cut harmful diesel emissions

Handshake-free zone: keep those hands — and germs — to yourself in the hospital

Majority of adolescent girls in conflict settings are victimized by violence, study reveals

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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