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New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have created a statistical model to identify standards for typical, high, or low rates of bleeding after pediatric tonsillectomies.

31 Mar 2023

Manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow

Researchers at Boston University, USA report that the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain is linked to waking brain activity.

31 Mar 2023

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

A new national study finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens ages 10-14 reported 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was nearly four hours more than their straight peers.

31 Mar 2023

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Latinx children in the US experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new study shows, as experts state the "pressing need" to examine the long-term impact.

31 Mar 2023

Vedolizumab found to be effective for the treatment of chronic pouchitis after colectomy

12% of people with ulcerative colitis need surgery to have their colon removed (colectomy). Most of those have an ileo-anal pouch surgically constructed from their small bowel, which means that they don't have to live with a stoma bag.

31 Mar 2023

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests.

31 Mar 2023

New microfluidic device quickly and automatically predicts the effectiveness of cancer treatment

One of the great challenges in the fight against cancer is to design new technologies for a personalized treatment for each patient.

31 Mar 2023

Study identifies high levels of burnout across all members of the healthcare workforce

Burnout is associated with adverse outcomes including medical errors and lower quality of care. While many studies have focused on physician or nurse burnout, the COVID-19 pandemic increased stress across the healthcare workforce, including support staff and healthcare teams who have a crucial role in patient care.

31 Mar 2023

POSTECH team engineers an artificial kidney for early detection of adverse drug reactions

The kidney plays a vital role in maintaining homeostasis within the body by eliminating toxic and superfluous substances in the bloodstream, including waste generated during metabolic processes, through urine.

31 Mar 2023

Study explores the experiences and attitudes of men who were sperm donors over 10 years ago

A study aimed to analyze the attitudes and experiences of Danish men who were sperm donors more than ten years ago.

31 Mar 2023

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

A recent study aimed to determine the association of mental health issues associated with BMI and gender in the oldest old population.

31 Mar 2023

What was the impact of COVID-19 on health-related behaviors?

A recent study massessed the impact of the pandemic on health-related behaviors in the United Kingdom.

31 Mar 2023

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

Victoria Ferrell Ortiz learned she was pregnant during summer 2017. The Dallas resident was finishing up an AmeriCorps job with a local nonprofit, which offered her a small stipend to live on but no health coverage. She applied for Medicaid so she could be insured during the pregnancy.

31 Mar 2023

New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

A recent review published in Biochemical Pharmacology summarized the ongoing research, providing insights into pathophysiology and emerging drugs for Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

31 Mar 2023

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

Researchers assessed the impact of urban living on the development and growth of children.

31 Mar 2023

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Researchers devised a protocol to examine the effect of raisin supplementation on cognitive function in older adults.

31 Mar 2023

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Researchers evaluate the effects of yoga-dance and mindful eating in reducing body weight among obese women.

31 Mar 2023

What is the association between the number of days taking a sufficient number of steps throughout the week and mortality among US adults?

Researchers examined the relationship between daily step patterns and adult mortality.

31 Mar 2023

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

Researchers examined the correlation between adherence to a healthful plant-based diet and mortality risk.

31 Mar 2023

What is the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and the occurrence of long-COVID symptomatology?

Researchers evaluated the incidence of long coronavirus disease symptoms among COVID 2019 patients,

31 Mar 2023

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New statistical model could help doctors improve outcomes for pediatric tonsillectomies

Manipulating blood flow in the brain with visual stimulation induces complementary fluid flow

LGB preteens report 10.4 hours of daily recreational screen time

Study: Latinx students experienced higher rates of depression and anxiety during the pandemic

Vedolizumab found to be effective for the treatment of chronic pouchitis after colectomy

Study shows a genetic association of diarrhea in children

New microfluidic device quickly and automatically predicts the effectiveness of cancer treatment

Study identifies high levels of burnout across all members of the healthcare workforce

POSTECH team engineers an artificial kidney for early detection of adverse drug reactions

Study explores the experiences and attitudes of men who were sperm donors over 10 years ago

What impact does BMI have on the psychological health of oldest old individuals?

What was the impact of COVID-19 on health-related behaviors?

In Texas, Medicaid coverage ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

New insights and emerging disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

What are the growth and development differences in urban and rural areas for children and adolescents?

What is the effect of supplementing raisins on improving cognitive performance, cardiovascular risk factors, and markers of inflammation?

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

What is the association between the number of days taking a sufficient number of steps throughout the week and mortality among US adults?

Is adherence to a healthful plant-based diet associated with a lower mortality risk and chronic disease among UK adults?

What is the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and the occurrence of long-COVID symptomatology?

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