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Young children use the right and left brain hemispheres to understand language

Infants and young children have brains with a superpower, of sorts, say Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists.

7 Sep 2020

MIS-C linked to COVID-19 damages children's hearts

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), believed to be linked to COVID-19, damages the heart to such an extent that some children will need lifelong monitoring and interventions, said the senior author of a medical literature review published Sept. 4 in EClinicalMedicine, a journal of The Lancet.

5 Sep 2020

New project to increase provision for trauma and emergency care in Zambia during COVID-19 pandemic

More than £170,000 will be used to boost trauma and emergency nursing in Zambia to help the country cope with the strain on services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Sep 2020

In legislative shuffle, California prioritizes safety gear and sick leave during crisis

California lawmakers convened this year with big plans to tackle soaring health care costs, expand health insurance coverage and improve treatment for mental health and addiction.

4 Sep 2020

New intervention to help improve outcomes for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Adolescence is a difficult period of development, made more complex for those with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM).

3 Sep 2020

Chest X-rays found to be highly predictive of COVID-19

A team of LSU Health New Orleans radiologists investigated the usefulness of chest X-rays in COVID-19 and found they could aid in a rapid diagnosis of the disease, especially in areas with limited testing capacity or delayed test results.

3 Sep 2020

Why Black aging matters, too

Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country.

3 Sep 2020

Researchers identify link between disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and gut microbiome

In the first study of its kind, University of Illinois Chicago researchers have found associations among disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure and changes in the gut microbiome.

3 Sep 2020

Study: Partnership between long-term care organizations can improve quality of care for residents

A study published in the Journal of the Medical Directors Association demonstrated that a partnership between long-term care organizations in two countries working in collaboration with researchers and national health care organizations can generate changes that improve quality of care for residents.

3 Sep 2020

Caring for newly diagnosed dementia patients associated with increase in depressive symptoms

Caring for a partner or spouse with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's or related dementia is associated with a 30% increase in depressive symptoms, compared to older adults who don't have a spouse with dementia--and these symptoms are sustained over time, a new University of Michigan study found.

2 Sep 2020

NIH provides scale-up and manufacturing support for new COVID-19 testing technologies

The National Institutes of Health today announced $129.3 million in scale-up and manufacturing support for a new set of COVID-19 testing technologies as part of its Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative.

2 Sep 2020

Scientists identify key driver in BRAF inhibitor resistant melanoma

Targeted therapy with BRAF-MEK inhibitors is an effective treatment for patients with advanced melanoma that cannot be surgically removed or has spread to other areas of the body.

2 Sep 2020

Study offers a possible explanation for prevalence of autism spectrum disorder

Recent estimates indicate a prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States of 1 in 59 children with a well-established 4:1 male predominance.

2 Sep 2020

Health officials worry nation is not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

Millions of Americans are counting on a COVID-19 vaccine to curb the global pandemic and return life to normal.

2 Sep 2020

NAMS publishes the 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause Position Statement

The North American Menopause Society announces publication of its 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Position Statement.

1 Sep 2020

HSS physicians offer practical advice for educators and surgical trainees on reaching peak performance

Studies show that athletes and musicians achieve peak performance not only by constant practice but also by setting specific goals, engaging with strong mentors and cultivating the attributes of perseverance, stoicism and grit.

1 Sep 2020

Silicon nitride shows potent SARS-CoV-2 neutralization capability

A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* in August 2020 shows that the man-made compound silicon nitride, which is used in medical implants and high mechanical performance engineering applications, is capable of inactivating severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) at varying concentrations without causing cell cytotoxicity. This finding should be investigated to develop disinfectants to clear the virus from surfaces, preventing its spread.

1 Sep 2020

UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation named 2020 NLN Center of Excellence

The University of Texas at Arlington's nursing program is one of 17 nationwide to be named a 2020 NLN Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing, which also awarded scholarships to two deserving UTA students.

31 Aug 2020

Researchers launch study to evaluate safety of HIV prevention methods in breastfeeding women

The development of safe and effective HIV prevention methods for cisgender women has long been a global health priority, yet research in women during pregnancy and breastfeeding, when they are most vulnerable to infection, has lagged years behind.

31 Aug 2020

Study may help explain the symptoms and organs involved with SARS-CoV-2 infection

A study of a gateway receptor for SARS-CoV-2 led by Walter Lukiw, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Neurology and Ophthalmology at LSU Health New Orleans' Neuroscience Center of Excellence and School of Medicine, may help explain the wide variety of symptoms and organs involved with SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19.

28 Aug 2020

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Young children use the right and left brain hemispheres to understand language

MIS-C linked to COVID-19 damages children's hearts

New project to increase provision for trauma and emergency care in Zambia during COVID-19 pandemic

In legislative shuffle, California prioritizes safety gear and sick leave during crisis

New intervention to help improve outcomes for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Chest X-rays found to be highly predictive of COVID-19

Why Black aging matters, too

Researchers identify link between disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure, and gut microbiome

Study: Partnership between long-term care organizations can improve quality of care for residents

Caring for newly diagnosed dementia patients associated with increase in depressive symptoms

NIH provides scale-up and manufacturing support for new COVID-19 testing technologies

Scientists identify key driver in BRAF inhibitor resistant melanoma

Study offers a possible explanation for prevalence of autism spectrum disorder

Health officials worry nation is not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

NAMS publishes the 2020 Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause Position Statement

HSS physicians offer practical advice for educators and surgical trainees on reaching peak performance

Silicon nitride shows potent SARS-CoV-2 neutralization capability

UTA’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation named 2020 NLN Center of Excellence

Researchers launch study to evaluate safety of HIV prevention methods in breastfeeding women

Study may help explain the symptoms and organs involved with SARS-CoV-2 infection

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