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UC San Diego Health completes purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

On December 11, 2023, UC San Diego Health successfully completed the purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center from Prime Healthcare.

11 Dec 2023

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

A higher rate of multiple conditions associated with poor health among young people with high mean daily smartphone usage.

11 Dec 2023

Study sheds light on the molecular workings at play when oxygen exceeds normal levels

It only takes holding your breath for slightly too long to understand that too little oxygen is bad for you. But can you also have too much? Indeed, breathing air with a higher oxygen level than your body needs can cause health problems or even death.

8 Dec 2023

Majority of TikTok videos on IUDs present negative narratives, study finds December 0...

Popular TikTok videos related to intrauterine devices (IUDs) tend to depict negative patient experiences related to pain, while some videos conveyed unreliable information about the contraceptive devices.

8 Dec 2023

New VR goggles for mice provide more immersive experiences for lab research

Northwestern University researchers have developed new virtual reality (VR) goggles for mice.

8 Dec 2023

Study reveals need for improved infection prevention for high-risk healthcare personnel

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts may be needed to strengthen infection prevention precautions and protect staff members at the highest risk of exposure to dangerous pathogens.

7 Dec 2023

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract (OE) to evaluate its anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

7 Dec 2023

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

Avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

7 Dec 2023

AI aids in early detection of breast cancer

The use of AI makes it possible for women with a high risk of breast cancer to be identified in mammography screening examinations so that the cancer can be caught earlier.

6 Dec 2023

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

A study in PLOS ONE involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals that those using smartphones for more than 4 hours daily have higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, while moderate use may be beneficial.

6 Dec 2023

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

6 Dec 2023

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids in children with snoring and mild breathing problems during sleep appears to improve their sleep, quality of life, and blood pressure a year after surgery, a clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

5 Dec 2023

Fruit fly study highlights potential risks of cumulative blue light exposure

In a study on fruit flies, daily low-intensity blue light exposure (BLE), similar to that experienced daily by billions of humans in the form of LED lighting and device screens, changed flies at the sub-cellular level, affecting processes related to aging and circadian rhythms.

5 Dec 2023

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, which is the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report for obstetric and infant care.

5 Dec 2023

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests.

5 Dec 2023

Desperate families search for affordable home care

It's a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina.

4 Dec 2023

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

The association between local wake slow waves (LoWS) and cognitive processing.

4 Dec 2023

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Study delves into the concept of 'food noise,' referring to persistent thoughts about eating, and assesses its impact on eating behaviors and obesity treatments. It explores how GLP-1RAs, a class of drugs used for weight management, might influence food cue reactivity, potentially offering new insights into obesity treatment and the psychological aspects of eating behaviors.

30 Nov 2023

Uncle Sam wants you … to help stop insurers’ bogus Medicare Advantage sales tactics

After an unprecedented crackdown on misleading advertising claims by insurers selling private Medicare Advantage and drug plans, the Biden administration hopes to unleash a special weapon to make sure companies follow the new rules: you.

30 Nov 2023

Study shows basketball playing sharpens manual dexterity in kids

A study in Scientific Reports reveals that playing basketball significantly enhances manual dexterity in children, outperforming other sports and non-sport activities. The research highlights basketball's unique demands for hand-eye coordination and motor skills, suggesting its potential as an effective, non-clinical method to improve manual dexterity in young individuals.

29 Nov 2023

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Latest Eye News and Research

UC San Diego Health completes purchase of Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

What level of smartphone use affects adolescent health?

Study sheds light on the molecular workings at play when oxygen exceeds normal levels

Majority of TikTok videos on IUDs present negative narratives, study finds December 0...

New VR goggles for mice provide more immersive experiences for lab research

Study reveals need for improved infection prevention for high-risk healthcare personnel

Psychotria malayana Jack leaf extract could effectively treat diabetes with lower toxicity

Identification of avoidable risk factors for Parkinson’s Disease

AI aids in early detection of breast cancer

Excessive smartphone use linked to mental health risks in adolescents, study indicates

Blocking an allergy pathway unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer

Trial addresses the effects of adenotonsillectomy on children with mild sleep-disordered breathing

Fruit fly study highlights potential risks of cumulative blue light exposure

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

3D eye scans could help to track the progression of kidney disease

Desperate families search for affordable home care

Epilepsy study uncovers 'wake slow waves' link to brain balance and cognition

Exploring 'food noise': Study sheds light on eating thoughts and obesity treatment breakthroughs

Uncle Sam wants you … to help stop insurers’ bogus Medicare Advantage sales tactics

Study shows basketball playing sharpens manual dexterity in kids

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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