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Pavlovian approach may influence how people sample information, research reveals

The way people make decisions often seems irrational. One explanation for this behavior is that they seek evidence that confirms what they already believe, a phenomenon called 'confirmation bias'.

11 Nov 2016

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

Georgetown University Medical Center will honor Roger I. Glass, MD, PhD, with the 2016 Cura Personalis Award at its Ninth Annual GUMC Convocation on Thursday, Nov. 17. Glass also will be the Convocation keynote speaker.

11 Nov 2016

CRF to release new international journal focusing on diagnosis, treatment of structural heart disease

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation announced that it will launch a new international journal focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of structural heart disease and the importance of the heart team in managing these disorders.

11 Nov 2016

Prevalence of HIV in western Nepal linked to lack of technical and vocational education

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a global health problem, especially affecting developing countries due to lack of education and awareness of the possible means of transmission.

11 Nov 2016

Non-professional forums on the internet for suicidal people can facilitate psychological improvement

Numerous offerings are available on the Internet for suicidal people desperately seeking advice.

11 Nov 2016

Intensive multidisciplinary intervention holds benefit for children with pediatric feeding disorders

A new study finds positive outcomes associated with intensive multidisciplinary treatment for children with pediatric feeding disorder who may require a feeding tube to support growth and development.

11 Nov 2016

Regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Sydney has found that regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

11 Nov 2016

Study finds stable trends in ventilator-associated pneumonia rates

In a study published online by JAMA, Mark L. Metersky, M.D., of the UConn School of Medicine, Farmington, and colleagues analyzed trends in Medicare Patient Safety Monitoring System ventilator-associated pneumonia rates from 2005 through 2013.

11 Nov 2016

ROAR experts share tips about appropriate use of antibiotics

The discovery of antibiotics remains one of the most important medical advances to date, but overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to many infections becoming resistant to treatment.

11 Nov 2016

Structure of health care system helps determine collaborative care in hospitals

The structures of health care systems helps determine how doctors and nurses collaborate during hospital rounds, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

11 Nov 2016

Study finds most colleges do not have integrated systems to support food-allergic students

A study being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting found most colleges don't have integrated systems in place to support food-allergic students.

11 Nov 2016

Medicare expands lifestyle intervention to combat prediabetes

Most people struggle with their weight and are less active than ever before. Taken together, this toxic lifestyle can lead to serious health problems. The truth is that 86 million American adults—more than one out of three—have prediabetes. What's scarier is that nine out of 10 don't know they have it.

11 Nov 2016

Sunshine matters most for mental and emotional health, BYU study reveals

Sunshine matters. A lot. The idea isn't exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most.

11 Nov 2016

Study examines conflict behavior among military couples with and without PTSD

Research conducted at The Family Institute at Northwestern University detected clear interpersonal behavior differences between couples with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

11 Nov 2016

Diagnosis and management of constipation may help protect kidney health

Researchers have discovered a link between constipation and poor kidney health. The findings, which appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, suggest that the diagnosis and management of constipation might be helpful for preventing or treating kidney disease.

11 Nov 2016

NPS MedicineWise recommends regular hand washing to stop spread of bacterial infections

Hand hygiene is in the spotlight as a way of preventing the spread of infection, with Antibiotic Awareness Week kicking off next week (14-20 November 2016).

11 Nov 2016

Repetitive thought regarding work-family conflict likely to damage mental and physical health

Thinking over and over again about conflicts between your job and personal life is likely to damage both your mental and physical health, research from Oregon State University suggests.

11 Nov 2016

Smartphones have potential to transform data collection in rural areas, study shows

The use of smartphones enhances self-reporting of weather incidents, school attendance, illness, and other aspects of daily life in rural areas, a team of researchers has found.

10 Nov 2016

UF/IFAS expert provides tips for avoiding common health pitfalls during holidays

Have you ever reached the end of a holiday buffet with a plate filled with more food than you intended?

10 Nov 2016

Houston Methodist dietitian offers tips to maintain healthy weight during holiday season

The holiday season is officially in full gear and with it comes the tempting Thanksgiving-to-New-Year's food fest. During the holiday season, good eating habits spiral out of control and exercise plans are thrown out the window resulting in undesired weight gain.

10 Nov 2016

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Pavlovian approach may influence how people sample information, research reveals

GUMC to honor health professional Roger I. Glass with 2016 Cura Personalis Award

CRF to release new international journal focusing on diagnosis, treatment of structural heart disease

Prevalence of HIV in western Nepal linked to lack of technical and vocational education

Non-professional forums on the internet for suicidal people can facilitate psychological improvement

Intensive multidisciplinary intervention holds benefit for children with pediatric feeding disorders

Regular aerobic exercise can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes

Study finds stable trends in ventilator-associated pneumonia rates

ROAR experts share tips about appropriate use of antibiotics

Structure of health care system helps determine collaborative care in hospitals

Study finds most colleges do not have integrated systems to support food-allergic students

Medicare expands lifestyle intervention to combat prediabetes

Sunshine matters most for mental and emotional health, BYU study reveals

Study examines conflict behavior among military couples with and without PTSD

Diagnosis and management of constipation may help protect kidney health

NPS MedicineWise recommends regular hand washing to stop spread of bacterial infections

Repetitive thought regarding work-family conflict likely to damage mental and physical health

Smartphones have potential to transform data collection in rural areas, study shows

UF/IFAS expert provides tips for avoiding common health pitfalls during holidays

Houston Methodist dietitian offers tips to maintain healthy weight during holiday season

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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