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Streamlining ethics approval for research using routinely collected health data: A case study of Hong Kong

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Routinely collected health data are increasingly used in clinical research.

1 Dec 2023

High levels of uric tobacco-specific nitrosamine linked to increased abdominal aortic calcification risk

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This cross-sectional study is the first investigation of the relationships among uric tobacco-specific nitrosamine (TSNA), N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN), and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) in adults in the United States.

1 Dec 2023

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

As the use of wearable technology grows, smart watches are marketed across the globe to consumers as a way to monitor health.

1 Dec 2023

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant effect on global public health, economies, and societies worldwide.

1 Dec 2023

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Duke University Health System has been recognized as a top health care organization for its use of technology to improve patient safety and outcomes.

1 Dec 2023

Rhythmic speech, not phonetics, key to language learning in babies

Parents should speak to their babies using sing-song speech, like nursery rhymes, as soon as possible, say researchers.

1 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published the latest evaluation report into the government's progress towards reducing HIV transmission.

1 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

The impact of semaglutide and tirzepatide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist medications on alcohol consumption.

1 Dec 2023

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

Combining a pair of experimental drugs may help treat malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors with fewer harmful side effects, according to preliminary animal studies led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

1 Dec 2023

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

The neural impacts of the Japanese sauna practice called 'tononou'.

1 Dec 2023

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

Personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathological burden.

1 Dec 2023

The link between meal sustainability perceptions and healthiness

The perceived association between meal sustainability and healthiness.

1 Dec 2023

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

The associations of principal dietary patterns with metabolic risk factors in adults from Northwest Ethiopia.

1 Dec 2023

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

The trends in antimicrobial resistance in Greece.

1 Dec 2023

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Bill Eisenman has always fished. "Growing up, we ate whatever we caught — catfish, carp, freshwater drum," he said. "That was the only real source of fish in our diet as a family, and we ate a lot of it."

1 Dec 2023

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

The risk of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)-deficient individuals.

1 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

The Flexible, Robust, Equipment-free Microfluidic (FREM) platform for malaria screening and Plasmodium species genotyping.

1 Dec 2023

Social media posts can negatively impact perceptions of mental health treatment

Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people's mental health. But can it affect people's beliefs about mental health treatment?

30 Nov 2023

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 22, entitled, "Chronological aging impacts abundance, function and microRNA content of extracellular vesicles produced by human epidermal keratinocytes."

30 Nov 2023

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Streamlining ethics approval for research using routinely collected health data: A case study of Hong Kong

High levels of uric tobacco-specific nitrosamine linked to increased abdominal aortic calcification risk

New prescription smartwatch accurately detects atrial fibrillation

Combined IgM and IgG rapid antibody test proves effective for COVID-19 diagnosis

DUHS recognized as top health care organization for using digital health technology

Rhythmic speech, not phonetics, key to language learning in babies

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

UKHSA report reveals continuous decline in HIV transmission but inequalities exist

Groundbreaking studies indicate Semaglutide and Tirzepatide may reduce alcohol consumption in individuals with obesity

New drug combination may improve treatment for rare nerve sheath tumors

The "totonou" effect: physiological and subjective benefits of sauna relaxation

Study evaluates personality predictors of dementia diagnosis and neuropathology

The link between meal sustainability perceptions and healthiness

Exploring the link between dietary habits and metabolic health risks in non-communicable diseases

Alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant urogenital infections in Greece, study shows escalating resistance trends

‘Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish, yet most states don’t warn residents

Study reveals G6PD deficiency linked to higher ADHD risk and increased use of stimulant medications

Breakthrough in Malaria detection: new FREM platform delivers 98% accuracy for rapid screening and genotyping

Social media posts can negatively impact perceptions of mental health treatment

Study shows how aging affects communication between skin cells

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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