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As Biden fights overdoses, harm reduction groups face local opposition

Casey Malish had just pulled into an intersection in the 2nd Ward when a woman with tattoos and pinkish hair unexpectedly hopped into the back seat of his gray Mazda. He handles outreach for the Houston Harm Reduction Alliance, a nonprofit that helps drug users like her stay alive.

14 Jun 2022

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives, with age 40 being the low point and hours of sleep starting to creep back up about age 50, Medical College of Georgia investigators report.

14 Jun 2022

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outcomes.

14 Jun 2022

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

In a recent study under review at the Archives of Virology journal and currently posted to the Research Square* preprint server, investigators in Israel assessed the disparities and similarities between seasonal influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections.

14 Jun 2022

Scientific statement highlights the need for more data on sex differences in stroke treatment

A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights the need for more data and research about sex differences in the use and response to mechanical clot removal for acute ischemic stroke and suggests a clear differentiation between sex and gender in future research.

14 Jun 2022

Self-focus during online chat may degrade your mood

A new study finds that the more a person stares at themself while talking with a partner in an online chat, the more their mood degrades over the course of the conversation. Alcohol use appears to worsen the problem, the researchers found.

13 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

MOSAIC program offers a new model to support the development of BIPOC students

The Mentoring of Students and Igniting Community (MOSAIC) program at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health offers a new model to support the academic and professional development of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) and first-generation public health students.

13 Jun 2022

Childcare insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic frequently led to employment disruptions

A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows how frequently childcare insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and the effect it had on parental job loss.

13 Jun 2022

Recently born generations of older adults more likely to have multiple chronic health conditions

Later-born generations of older adults in the United States are more likely to have a greater number of chronic health conditions than the generations that preceded them, according to a study conducted by Penn State and Texas State University.

13 Jun 2022

Opioid tapering associated with increased overdose and mental health crisis extending up to 2 years

Does dose reduction for patients on stable opioid therapy have long-term overdose and mental health risks?

13 Jun 2022

Native Americans have to travel large distances to access radiation therapy, study shows

Experiencing higher rates of certain cancers than non-Hispanic whites, many Native Americans have to travel especially large distances to access radiation therapy, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.

13 Jun 2022

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

Linnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend of four years leaves for her six-month stints with the Marines, and the high school junior has trouble concentrating on her class work.

13 Jun 2022

Race is often used as medical shorthand for how bodies work. Some doctors want to change that.

Several months ago, a lab technologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital mixed the blood components of two people: Alphonso Harried, who needed a kidney, and Pat Holterman-Hommes, who hoped to give him one.

13 Jun 2022

Covid funding pries open a door to improving air quality in schools

Many U.S. schools were in dire need of upgrades — burdened by leaking pipes, mold, and antiquated heating systems — long before the covid-19 pandemic drew attention to the importance of indoor ventilation in reducing the spread of infectious disease.

13 Jun 2022

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

A recent study published in Current Issues in Molecular Biology reviewed the potential biological applications of fruit peel extracts.

13 Jun 2022

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Inactivated and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, according to a new study being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Prolonged use of puberty-delaying medicines among transgender youth linked to lower bone mineral density

A longer duration of treatment with puberty-delaying medications among transgender youth is associated with lower bone mineral density, according to a new study that will be presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Inherent biases of health care providers may underlie underdiagnoses of prediabetes

The accurate diagnosis of prediabetes in the primary care setting might depend on a patient's age, BMI, gender, race and certain comorbidities, according to research being presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Adult growth hormone deficiency linked with greater medical costs and other health conditions

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) among adults is associated with greater medical costs and an increased rate of other health conditions compared with those without GHD, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Monday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

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As Biden fights overdoses, harm reduction groups face local opposition

Busy Americans get the least sleep at age 40, study reports

Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges

The severity of COVID-19 compared to seasonal influenza

Scientific statement highlights the need for more data on sex differences in stroke treatment

Self-focus during online chat may degrade your mood

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

MOSAIC program offers a new model to support the development of BIPOC students

Childcare insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic frequently led to employment disruptions

Recently born generations of older adults more likely to have multiple chronic health conditions

Opioid tapering associated with increased overdose and mental health crisis extending up to 2 years

Native Americans have to travel large distances to access radiation therapy, study shows

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

Race is often used as medical shorthand for how bodies work. Some doctors want to change that.

Covid funding pries open a door to improving air quality in schools

Potential applications of bioactive molecules present in fruit peels

Study shows safety of COVID-19 vaccines for patients treated for hypothyroidism

Prolonged use of puberty-delaying medicines among transgender youth linked to lower bone mineral density

Inherent biases of health care providers may underlie underdiagnoses of prediabetes

Adult growth hormone deficiency linked with greater medical costs and other health conditions

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