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UTHealth Houston study to examine how eviction protection during the pandemic affects mental health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, eviction moratoria prevented or delayed many people from experiencing homelessness.

18 Oct 2023

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome

Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing the rare disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a study published in the October 18, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

18 Oct 2023

Robotic prosthetic ankles allow amputees to move more "naturally"

Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more "naturally," improving their stability, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

18 Oct 2023

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

A large, population-wide study of Denmark residents with type 2 diabetes shows that migrants typically face a greater risk of inferior care for their disease than native Danes, particularly when it comes to monitoring their disease and controlling biomarkers - managing blood levels of key substances that are associated with diabetes.

18 Oct 2023

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

The immense popularity of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, among young people has led many policymakers to restrict the sale of flavored varieties.

18 Oct 2023

One in five Norwegians suffering from inadequate tinnitus treatment

Researchers have concluded that many people are suffering unnecessarily and that treatment provision offered to patients is failing at many levels.

18 Oct 2023

New trial launches to determine the most effective breathing support for babies with bronchiolitis

A new national trial will aim to determine the most effective breathing support for babies hospitalized with bronchiolitis.

18 Oct 2023

New institute to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care

A newly launched, first-of-its-kind institute aims to address a glaring gap in the medical system by working to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care to treat disease and advance health equity.

18 Oct 2023

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Starting buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder through telehealth was associated with an increased likelihood of staying in treatment longer compared to starting treatment in a non-telehealth setting, according to a new study analyzing Medicaid data from 2019-2020 in Kentucky and Ohio.

18 Oct 2023

Pan-coronavirus vaccine shows success in mouse studies

A vaccine designed to protect against three different deadly coronaviruses shows success in mouse studies, demonstrating the viability of a pan-coronavirus vaccine developed by researchers at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute.

18 Oct 2023

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative launches new biomedical research hub to build technologies for improving health

Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the launch of a new biomedical research hub in New York City that will catalyze collaboration between leading scientific and technology institutions in the area, with the goal of solving grand scientific challenges on 10- to 15-year time horizons.

18 Oct 2023

Scientists identify two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer

Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators have identified two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer - both of which helped patients live longer without their disease progressing than the current standard treatment.

18 Oct 2023

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum more effective than nasal sprays, trial suggests

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum (the thin wall of bone and cartilage dividing the space between the two nostrils) is more effective than nasal sprays, and should be offered to adults with at least moderate symptoms such as breathing disruption, suggests a UK trial published by The BMJ today.

18 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility

A woman's fertility normally decreases by her late 30s with reproductive function eventually ceasing at menopause.

18 Oct 2023

Major study wins €5.6M funding to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis in children

A major new study led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and Children's Health Ireland (CHI) has been awarded funding of €5.6M to work with babies and children in Ireland and the UK over the next five years to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis.

18 Oct 2023

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases.

18 Oct 2023

New research identifies four types of eating behavior in children

Children fall broadly into four eating categories, according to new research at Aston University, and parents feed their children differently depending on those categories.

18 Oct 2023

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

A new study finds that greenspace – the vegetation in a neighborhood's yards, parks and public spaces – has a positive impact on a key genetic marker associated with exposure to stress.

18 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on why women are more prone to ACL injuries

Injuries of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), located in the knee, are typically thought to be caused by acute traumatic events, such as sudden twists.

18 Oct 2023

Novel MRI metric predicts late genitourinary toxicity after prostate cancer treatment

A new Corewell Health study suggests that men who have longer prostatic urethras, the part of the urethra that travels through the prostate, may be at a higher risk of experiencing moderate, often chronic urinary side effects after receiving radiation for prostate cancer.

18 Oct 2023

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UTHealth Houston study to examine how eviction protection during the pandemic affects mental health

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome

Robotic prosthetic ankles allow amputees to move more "naturally"

Migrants face greater risk of inferior care for type 2 diabetes, Denmark study shows

E-cigarette flavor restrictions may increase cigarette sales, study finds

One in five Norwegians suffering from inadequate tinnitus treatment

New trial launches to determine the most effective breathing support for babies with bronchiolitis

New institute to integrate food-based nutrition interventions into health care

Telehealth may improve access and retention for opioid use disorder treatment

Pan-coronavirus vaccine shows success in mouse studies

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative launches new biomedical research hub to build technologies for improving health

Scientists identify two promising new treatment options for men with recurrent prostate cancer

Surgery to straighten a crooked septum more effective than nasal sprays, trial suggests

Study sheds light on how NAD+ levels decline with age in the ovaries, affecting fertility

Major study wins €5.6M funding to build a better understanding of cystic fibrosis in children

Microscale device for eye implantation may be used in the treatment of diabetes

New research identifies four types of eating behavior in children

Greenspace exposure has positive impact on telomere length, study finds

Study sheds light on why women are more prone to ACL injuries

Novel MRI metric predicts late genitourinary toxicity after prostate cancer treatment

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