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Researchers examine the connection between physician ownership of their practices and EHR satisfaction

Despite having benefits for information exchange and patient safety, electronic health records (EHR) have had drawbacks for daily practice and the physician experience.

21 Apr 2022

Dentures may negatively impact a person's overall nutrition, research suggests

Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry.

21 Apr 2022

CDC announces launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA).

21 Apr 2022

Judge’s ruling on the CDC mask mandate highlights the limits of the agency’s power

The role that the federal government plays in containing future epidemics will hinge on the outcome of an appeal of this week's court ruling that overturned the mask mandate for travelers on airlines, trains, and the nation's mass transit systems.

21 Apr 2022

Anti-vaccine ideology gains ground as lawmakers seek to erode rules for kids’ shots

Not long ago, Kansas showed strong bipartisan support for vaccines as a tool to support a robust public health system.

21 Apr 2022

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

Research has demonstrated the evolutionary process and biology of SARS-CoV-2, the causative pathogen of the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Apr 2022

What impact are ultra-processed diets having on our planet?

In this interview, we speak to Fernanda Marrocos about her latest research that investigated the impacts ultra-processed diets are having on our planet.

21 Apr 2022

Diagnostic debriefing to a fictional patient in 2042

That was the question Alberto Espay, MD, sought to answer in a recent essay that won Lancet Neurology's 20th anniversary essay competition.

21 Apr 2022

Study highlights mortality risk and healthcare utilization of people with treatment-resistant depression

Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine of the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) and Department of Social Work and Social Administration at The University of Hong Kong (HKU).

21 Apr 2022

CDC announces two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on current scenario

Today, CDC is announcing two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in the United States and internationally.

20 Apr 2022

Natural immunity provides a longer window of protection against COVID-19 infection than mRNA vaccines

A study released in JAMA Network Open by investigators at Providence, one of the largest health systems in the United States, and the University of Chicago, found that the level of protection granted by a prior symptomatic COVID-19 infection among unvaccinated individuals was on par with the level of protection provided by mRNA vaccines, with natural immunity providing a longer window of protection than mRNA vaccines.

20 Apr 2022

Opioid-related mortality rising among younger adults, study reveals

From 2003 through 2020, as opioid-related mortality in Ontario, Canada increased five-fold, the age distribution also shifted downward – with rates now peaking for people in their mid-30s – according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Patrick Brown of University of Toronto, and colleagues.

20 Apr 2022

Antibody response to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months

A new study published in PLoS ONE characterizes the antibody response to BNT162b2, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

20 Apr 2022

Eliminating harmful noise from ventilation system fans could help improve health

We spend more of our time indoors than ever. But the noise levels we are exposed to at home, in workplaces and schools have been shown to increase the risk of high blood pressure, mental illness and hearing damage - and may even have a detrimental effect on children's cognitive development.

20 Apr 2022

Cancer survivors facing medical financial hardship have higher mortality risk

New findings from a large national study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show cancer survivors in the United States who reported medical financial hardship had a higher mortality risk than cancer survivors without financial hardship.

20 Apr 2022

Study outlines two scales created to measure factors related to time spent in nature

A study recently published in BMC Psychology outlines two scales created to measure factors related to time spent in nature, a first step in exploring how this affects health and well-being.

20 Apr 2022

Antidepressant use is not related to better health-related quality of life in the long run

Over time, using antidepressants is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life, compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs.

20 Apr 2022

Survey highlights mounting cases of cannabis poisoning among pets

A survey of veterinarians in the U.S. and Canada highlights mounting cases of cannabis poisoning among pets and sheds new light on symptoms, treatments, and outcomes.

20 Apr 2022

New collaboration aims to address the social isolation and wellness needs of seniors

The COVID-19 pandemic has made two things abundantly clear: While prevention and management techniques are well-intentioned and successful, social distancing strategies can have severe consequences for older persons who are already at risk for the disease; and university students have had fewer opportunities to learn in traditional settings.

20 Apr 2022

CAR T-Cell Therapy: The Future of Cancer and HIV Treatment?

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Professor Jun Huang about CAR T-cell therapy and its future as a potential treatment for cancer or HIV.

20 Apr 2022

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Researchers examine the connection between physician ownership of their practices and EHR satisfaction

Dentures may negatively impact a person's overall nutrition, research suggests

CDC announces launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics

Judge’s ruling on the CDC mask mandate highlights the limits of the agency’s power

Anti-vaccine ideology gains ground as lawmakers seek to erode rules for kids’ shots

Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants

What impact are ultra-processed diets having on our planet?

Diagnostic debriefing to a fictional patient in 2042

Study highlights mortality risk and healthcare utilization of people with treatment-resistant depression

CDC announces two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on current scenario

Natural immunity provides a longer window of protection against COVID-19 infection than mRNA vaccines

Opioid-related mortality rising among younger adults, study reveals

Antibody response to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months

Eliminating harmful noise from ventilation system fans could help improve health

Cancer survivors facing medical financial hardship have higher mortality risk

Study outlines two scales created to measure factors related to time spent in nature

Antidepressant use is not related to better health-related quality of life in the long run

Survey highlights mounting cases of cannabis poisoning among pets

New collaboration aims to address the social isolation and wellness needs of seniors

CAR T-Cell Therapy: The Future of Cancer and HIV Treatment?

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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