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Many US adults report an unmet need for mental health counseling during the pandemic

A new national study published in Psychiatric Services finds that over a quarter of US adults with depression or anxiety symptoms reported needing mental health counseling but were not able to access it during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 Jul 2021

Chemotherapy destabilizes gut microbiome in cancer patients

New research in BMC Cancer has shown myelosuppressive chemotherapy destabilizes gut microbiome in patients with solid organ cancers.

6 Jul 2021

Anti-rheumatic drug combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes

New research evaluating the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients suggests two combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes.

6 Jul 2021

New blood test for improved frontotemporal dementia diagnostics

A new study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows for the first time that blood-based measurement of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) enables distinguishing patients with frontotemporal dementia from those with primary psychiatric disorders or healthy individuals.

6 Jul 2021

COVID-19's long-term effects on chemosensory functions

A group of Canadian researchers has recently conducted a comprehensive study investigating the long-term effects of COVID-19.

5 Jul 2021

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Patients with malfunctioning kidneys often need dialysis to rid their blood of unwanted molecules and excess water.

5 Jul 2021

Bone marrow–derived fibrin clot may become a treatment for meniscus injuries

While this isn't the fountain of youth, scientists may have improved healing in our joints - even in areas that become weaker as we grow older.

5 Jul 2021

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

Inadequate exposure to UVB light from the sun may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer, particularly in older age groups, according to a study using data on 186 countries, published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.

5 Jul 2021

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

Migraine is one of the largest causes of disability in the world. Existing treatments are often not enough to offer full relief for patients.

2 Jul 2021

Researchers reveal underlying genetic pathway behind neurological dysfunction of Rett syndrome

Medical researchers led by Kyushu University have revealed a possible underlying genetic pathway behind the neurological dysfunction of Rett syndrome.

2 Jul 2021

IU researchers developing noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are developing a new, noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders, including pain, traumatic brain injury (TBI), epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and more.

2 Jul 2021

EULAR Patient Research Partners join in new research project to advance treatment of psoriatic arthritis

Eleven Patient Research Partners (PRPs) from three organizations (EULAR, GRAPPA-EU, and EUROPSO) participate in the new research project HIPPOCRATES, ensuring the patients' perspective is preserved and prioritized in all research activities to maximize the project's impact.

2 Jul 2021

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Many US adults report an unmet need for mental health counseling during the pandemic

Chemotherapy destabilizes gut microbiome in cancer patients

Anti-rheumatic drug combinations could reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes

New blood test for improved frontotemporal dementia diagnostics

COVID-19's long-term effects on chemosensory functions

Viennese scientists awarded grant to find ways for improving and personalizing dialysis care

Bone marrow–derived fibrin clot may become a treatment for meniscus injuries

Inadequate exposure to UVB light may be linked with increased risk of colorectal cancer

Dietary alteration of certain fatty acids can reduce severity of headaches

Researchers reveal underlying genetic pathway behind neurological dysfunction of Rett syndrome

IU researchers developing noninvasive brain stimulation technique to treat neurological disorders

EULAR Patient Research Partners join in new research project to advance treatment of psoriatic arthritis

Researchers highlight easily adoptable methods to improve outcomes for patients with gastroesophageal cancer

Many wheelchair users with spinal cord injury experience repairs and adverse consequences

Methylglyoxal detoxification deficits can be involved in the development of schizophrenia

Researchers repurpose existing drugs to reduce severity of sleep apnea by at least 30%

Repurposing existing medications to reduce the severity of sleep apnea

New study to test the scalability of offering preventive DNA screening to young adults for cancer risk

Curtin researchers awarded almost $500,000 funding to help improve care for TBI patients

High omega 3 diet associated with reduction of headaches

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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