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Women more often take part in competitive situations on behalf of someone else, study finds

Although most decisions in life are made by individuals themselves, many are influenced by others such as principals, managers, parents or colleagues.

28 Jul 2022

Lactating mice expose their feeding pups to triclosan resulting in early signs of liver damage

In mouse studies, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that lactating mothers expose their feeding pups to triclosan, an antimicrobial commonly used in consumer products, resulting in early signs of liver damage that can eventually lead to more serious impairment and illness, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

28 Jul 2022

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally responsible for 17 million deaths every year and its toll is expected to rise to over 23 million deaths annually by 2030. CVD also represents a major economic burden with the annual economic cost of CVD estimated to range over $500 billion in the United States alone.

28 Jul 2022

Analyzing pathological outcomes in single vs multiple architectural distortion on digital breast tomosynthesis

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), for patients with multiple architectural distortion (AD) identified on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), biopsy of all areas may be warranted, given the variation of pathologic diagnoses across AD in individual patients.

28 Jul 2022

Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

What do building pyramids, going to the moon, paddling a two-person canoe or dancing a waltz have in common? All these actions are the result of a common goal between multiple partners and leads to a mutual sense of obligation, known as "joint commitment".

28 Jul 2022

New COVID vaccine patch could better fight variants than a traditional needle, finds study

A needle-free vaccine patch could better fight COVID-19 variants, such as Omicron and Delta, than a traditional needle vaccine according to a University of Queensland study in mice.

28 Jul 2022

New AI algorithm accurately and quickly diagnoses idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A Nagoya University research group has developed an AI algorithm that accurately and quickly diagnoses idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease. The algorithm makes its diagnosis based only on information from non-invasive examinations, including lung images and medical information collected during daily medical care.

28 Jul 2022

Face shields fail to provide high level of protection against COVID-19, finds study

If you wore a face shield during the pandemic, it probably didn't give you a high level of protection against Covid, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

28 Jul 2022

The brain plays a crucial role when choices about future pain versus future profit are concerned

Imagine having to choose over and over between what you enjoy doing and the pain that it might cause you, whether physical or emotional. If you live with conditions such as depression, anxiety, or chronic pain, you are probably familiar with making these difficult choices on a daily or weekly basis.

28 Jul 2022

Genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be the reason behind psychedelic treatment disparity

When all else fails, some patients trying to overcome alcoholism, severe depression or anxiety, and even cluster headaches, turn to psychedelic drugs, which clinical research has shown can help treat individuals with these conditions, sometimes with dramatically positive results.

27 Jul 2022

Physical and mental activities may help reduce dementia risk

Physical and mental activities, such as household chores, exercise, and visiting with family and friends, may help lower the risk of dementia, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Jul 2022

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and later than white, non-Hispanic infants, according to a study published in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis.

27 Jul 2022

People who eat more ultra-processed foods may have higher risk of dementia

People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, according to a new study published in the July 27, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Jul 2022

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Women more often take part in competitive situations on behalf of someone else, study finds

Lactating mice expose their feeding pups to triclosan resulting in early signs of liver damage

Expansion of Cardeation Capital will bring pioneering health care products for heart disease and stroke patients

Analyzing pathological outcomes in single vs multiple architectural distortion on digital breast tomosynthesis

Study analyzes spontaneous social interactions of 2 and 4-year-olds while interacting with peers

New COVID vaccine patch could better fight variants than a traditional needle, finds study

New AI algorithm accurately and quickly diagnoses idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Face shields fail to provide high level of protection against COVID-19, finds study

The brain plays a crucial role when choices about future pain versus future profit are concerned

Genetic variations in one serotonin receptor could be the reason behind psychedelic treatment disparity

Physical and mental activities may help reduce dementia risk

Study finds disparities in first evaluation of infants with cystic fibrosis from minoritized groups

People who eat more ultra-processed foods may have higher risk of dementia

Fewer than half of autistic children receive intervention services before 36 months of age

Pandemic policy to shield homeless people lowers the use of acute medical care

Gut bacterial 'super-producer' of histamine can cause pain flare-ups in some IBS patients

Study finds molnupiravir well-tolerated, and effective in vaccinated and unvaccinated

Icelandic study reveals how many children experience severe COVID symptoms

Efficacy of COVID mRNA vaccines among patients on CAR‐T‐lymphocyte therapy

Efficacy of monoclonal antibodies against Omicron BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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