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Study assesses trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention in the United States

Treating opioid addiction should be much easier now than it was a few years ago, thanks to pandemic-era rule changes that aim to improve access to buprenorphine, a medicine proven to help in recovery.

25 Apr 2023

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

To highlight how far the field of genetics has come, we spoke with Dr. Francis Collins, the leader of the Human Genome Project about his incredible career in genetics.

25 Apr 2023

Poll shows the growing interest in “deprescribing” medications among older adults

As the movement toward "deprescribing" medications among older adults grows, a new poll shows strong interest in this idea.

24 Apr 2023

Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

Safety concerns related to the widely used painkiller diclofenac may be tied to a little-studied drug-metabolizing enzyme whose expression can vary as much as 3,000 times from one individual to the next, according to new research.

24 Apr 2023

New report proposes innovative approaches to address depression in young people

Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) practitioners at the University of Cambridge have contributed to the report Changing Minds, Changing Lives, which proposes innovative, evidence-based approaches to prevent, diagnose and treat depression in young people.

24 Apr 2023

Trial recommends replacing skull section following surgery to treat brain hemorrhage

A major international trial has concluded that, where possible, surgeons should replace the removed section of the skull following surgery to treat a form of brain hemorrhage.

24 Apr 2023

An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers aimed to understand mothers' experiences of pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 Apr 2023

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers documented surveillance across a network of 155 acute care hospitals in Canada between March 15, 2020, and May 28, 2022.

24 Apr 2023

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Researchers determined the association between compensatory and regular restraints and body mass index.

24 Apr 2023

Researchers develop a backpack-based myeloid cell therapy for MS patients

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a devastating autoimmune disease that destroys the protective myelin covering around nerves, disrupting communication between the brain and body, and causing patients' ability to move and function to progressively decline.

21 Apr 2023

How alcohol intake contributes to increased pain and hypersensitivity

Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms - one driven by alcohol intake and one by alcohol withdrawal.

21 Apr 2023

Medical test for heart injury could be used to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization

A study led by the University of St Andrews suggests that a frequently used medical test for heart injury could one day be used to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization.

21 Apr 2023

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

Study developed a Global Maternal Health microsimulation model to measure global maternal death incidence.

21 Apr 2023

What bone and cardiovascular consequences are associated with aluminum intoxication and accumulation?

Researchers aimed to detect the diagnosis of bone aluminum (Al) accumulation and its consequences on bone and heart health.

21 Apr 2023

Review confirms that cranberry products help prevent urinary tract infections

Review reports that cranberry products containing proanthocyanidins (PACs) can reduce the risk of symptomatic, culture-verified UTIs in women with recurrent UTIs, in children, and in people susceptible to UTIs following interventions.

21 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

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20 Apr 2023

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Nurses exposed to 40 minutes of bright light before their night shifts feel less fatigued and make fewer errors at work, according to a study led by McGill University. The nurses also slept better after their shifts.

20 Apr 2023

Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have demonstrated in a preclinical study a potential new therapeutic approach to treating the most common form of lung cancer.

20 Apr 2023

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world’s third most common cancer. This report seeks to motivate action to tackle the health challenges of today and tomorrow.

From BGI Genomics 20 Apr 2023

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Study assesses trends in buprenorphine initiation and retention in the United States

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

Poll shows the growing interest in “deprescribing” medications among older adults

Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

New report proposes innovative approaches to address depression in young people

Trial recommends replacing skull section following surgery to treat brain hemorrhage

An overview of mothers’ lived pregnancy experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

What are the trends in severe outcomes among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic?

The mediating role of emotional eating in the relationship between dietary restraint and BMI

Researchers develop a backpack-based myeloid cell therapy for MS patients

How alcohol intake contributes to increased pain and hypersensitivity

Medical test for heart injury could be used to help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization

The maternal mortality sustainable development goals are unlikely to be met by 2050, study suggests

What bone and cardiovascular consequences are associated with aluminum intoxication and accumulation?

Review confirms that cranberry products help prevent urinary tract infections

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Ear-EEG device aims to detect Alzheimer's and Parkinson's years before symptoms appear

Short exposure to bright light before night shift may help reduce fatigue and errors

Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Global Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report Reveals Lack of Symptoms Holding Hungarians Back from Screening

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