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New research explores challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors

Although there is some overlap, past research has shown that the challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors differ somewhat from Caucasian women.

1 Sep 2016

Moderation and appropriate rest periods may be key to healthier CrossFit workouts

Are you a fitness enthusiast? If so, moderation and appropriate rest periods may be the key to healthier exercise, as consecutive CrossFit-style workouts could impair the immune system by affecting inflammatory proteins.

1 Sep 2016

Hospitals with high readmission rates more likely to show better mortality scores

A group of Johns Hopkins physicians and researchers today published an article in the Journal of Hospital Medicine suggesting that data on mortality and hospital readmission used by the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid suggest a potentially problematic relationship.

1 Sep 2016

Researchers reveal novel link between nicotine and inflammation

An Umeå-based team in collaboration with US researchers reveals a new link between nicotine and inflammation.

1 Sep 2016

Study examines perspectives linked to family-centered ICU rounds

Families are increasingly welcome in intensive care units (ICUs), including as active participants in discussions with physicians and nurses during daily bedside rounds.

1 Sep 2016

Adenosine may play role in inhibiting REM sleep

The regulation and function of sleep is one of the biggest black boxes of today's brain science.

1 Sep 2016

Big Lots donates largest gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Program

Today, Big Lots, together with the Big Lots Foundation, announced a $50 million transformational gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital.

1 Sep 2016

New research shows tall people better at correctly identifying target locations

Tall quarterbacks might have more going for them than a clear view over the offensive line.

1 Sep 2016

New demographic datasheet provides comprehensive details on migration and aging

The European Demographic Datasheet 2016, produced by demographers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and the Vienna Institute of Demography, provides a comprehensive look at key demographic indicators and main population trends for all European countries, including population projections for 2050.

1 Sep 2016

Military needs to work on changing cultural aspects to integrate women in armed forces, say researchers

Even though the Defense Secretary Ash Carter earlier this year formally opened all combat jobs to women, two University of Kansas researchers say the U.S. military needs to work on changing significant cultural aspects to fully integrate women in the armed forces.

1 Sep 2016

Hospitalizations for injection drug use-related infective endocarditis increasing among young Americans

Hospitalizations for infective endocarditis, a heart valve infection often attributed to injection drug use, have increased significantly among young adult Americans--particularly in whites and females--according to a new study by researchers from Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine.

1 Sep 2016

Study shows impaired sexual health and function common after heart attacks

New research from the University of Chicago investigates what happens to men's and women's sexual function and relationships after a heart attack in an effort to help clinicians develop better care guidelines for patients.

1 Sep 2016

Rural location, race may play role in influencing student’s access to higher education

Students from rural communities who want to attend college face challenges on their pathways to higher education, according to a new study from a University of Georgia researcher.

1 Sep 2016

Surveys find public awareness about heart valve disease alarmingly low in the U.S.

New public opinion surveys released today by the nonprofit Alliance for Aging Research show that public awareness about heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. is alarmingly low.

31 Aug 2016

Minimum legal drinking age can have major impact on crimes committed by young adults

A new study from the Northern Medical Program at the University of Northern British Columbia has shown that minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) legislation in Canada can have a major effect on crimes committed by young adults.

31 Aug 2016

Study reports history of suicide attempts and self-injury among transgender patients

In a new study, 30 percent of transgender youth report a history of at least one suicide attempt, and nearly 42 percent report a history of self-injury, such as cutting.

31 Aug 2016

CAIRE adopts new MAP Policy to protect customers' confidence in quality of products

CAIRE Inc., a Chart Industries Company, announced today the implementation of a Minimum Advertised Price Policy (“MAP Policy”) applicable to all distributors, retailers and resellers who advertise or sell CAIRE products over the internet.

31 Aug 2016

Simple steps can improve survival of sepsis patients

Sepsis, commonly called blood poisoning, is a common affliction that can affect people of all ages. A series of simple measures tested at a Norwegian hospital can make a difference in successfully treating sepsis.

31 Aug 2016

Older patients feel voiceless in decision-making process for dialysis, study finds

Starting dialysis treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) should be a shared decision made by an informed patient based on discussions with a physician and family members.

31 Aug 2016

Urban planners yet to fully assess vulnerability to climate change, research reveals

Flooding due to rising ocean levels. Debilitating heat waves that last longer and occur more frequently.

31 Aug 2016

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New research explores challenges faced by African American breast cancer survivors

Moderation and appropriate rest periods may be key to healthier CrossFit workouts

Hospitals with high readmission rates more likely to show better mortality scores

Researchers reveal novel link between nicotine and inflammation

Study examines perspectives linked to family-centered ICU rounds

Adenosine may play role in inhibiting REM sleep

Big Lots donates largest gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital Behavioral Health Program

New research shows tall people better at correctly identifying target locations

New demographic datasheet provides comprehensive details on migration and aging

Military needs to work on changing cultural aspects to integrate women in armed forces, say researchers

Hospitalizations for injection drug use-related infective endocarditis increasing among young Americans

Study shows impaired sexual health and function common after heart attacks

Rural location, race may play role in influencing student’s access to higher education

Surveys find public awareness about heart valve disease alarmingly low in the U.S.

Minimum legal drinking age can have major impact on crimes committed by young adults

Study reports history of suicide attempts and self-injury among transgender patients

CAIRE adopts new MAP Policy to protect customers' confidence in quality of products

Simple steps can improve survival of sepsis patients

Older patients feel voiceless in decision-making process for dialysis, study finds

Urban planners yet to fully assess vulnerability to climate change, research reveals

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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