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Geriatric Surgery Verification program enhances postoperative outcomes for older cancer patients

Implementing the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) program leads to better postoperative outcomes and preserves independence in older cancer patients undergoing major abdominal procedures, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons

10 Dec 2024

Empathy-focused phone calls improve blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes

Empathy-focused phone calls made by trained, nonmedical community members led to significant improvements in blood sugar control for low-income adults with diabetes, according to a new study from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin in collaboration with Lone Star Circle of Care.

10 Dec 2024

Public awareness and HPV vaccination rates remain low among American adults

The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, accounts for 70% of all throat cancers, according to the National Cancer Institute.

10 Dec 2024

Structural and functional brain changes found in individuals with opioid use disorder

Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine found structural and functional alterations in specific brain regions of individuals with opioid use disorder.

10 Dec 2024

Toxic chemical exposure in early life linked to behavioral problems in rats

Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

10 Dec 2024

Scientists identify potential therapeutic targets for diabetic kidney disease

New potential therapeutic targets have been identified for diabetic kidney disease (DKD) - the leading cause of kidney failure in the world - that could see patients treated with new gene and drug therapies preventing the disease's progression into end stage kidney failure.

10 Dec 2024

Short, daily reflection sessions help health care workers combat burnout

Watching short, web-based tutorials that inspire health care workers to contemplate awe, gratitude and kindness can promote enduring improvements in mental health outcomes such as depression and emotional exhaustion.

10 Dec 2024

Quitline coaching shows promise for vaping cessation among young adults

Quitline coaching over the phone helped almost half of young people who vape ditch the habit, potentially improving their health and decreasing the chances they'll transition to cigarettes, according to a new study.

10 Dec 2024

Family income found to be a stronger predictor of health-related problems for 17-year-olds

A new paper in the Journal of Public Health, published by Oxford University Press, finds that household income in early childhood is a stronger and more consistent predictor for several major health-related problems for 17-year-olds than growing up in a poor neighborhood.

10 Dec 2024

Wearables and machine learning predict five-year fall risk in Parkinson’s patients

Wearable sensor data combined with machine learning predicts fall risk in Parkinson's patients, enhancing preventive care and clinical outcomes over five years.

10 Dec 2024

Alcohol and substance use contribute to rising e-scooter and e-bike injuries

The numbers of e-scooter and e-bike injuries have tripled in the US since 2019, fuelled by alcohol and substance use, finds a nationwide analysis of emergency department visits, published online in the journal Injury Prevention.

10 Dec 2024

Study unveils how Toxoplasma gondii parasites escape drug treatment

A study by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers sheds new light on how Toxoplasma gondii parasites make the proteins they need to enter a dormant stage that allows them to escape drug treatment.

10 Dec 2024

Study finds key brain markers for gaming addiction in adolescents

Playing video games is a rite of passage for many adolescents, but for some, it could also be the first step to a gaming addiction.

10 Dec 2024

Two distinct types of fatty liver disease identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg have identified two types of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease - a liver-specific type and a systemic type that affects other organs and tissues.

10 Dec 2024

Gaps in reporting psychotherapy may hinder effectiveness of psychedelic treatments

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is gaining attention as a promising approach to treat patients with mental disorders for whom conventional treatments have been insufficient.

10 Dec 2024

Women with PCOS and obesity have smaller babies, study finds

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study conducted at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

10 Dec 2024