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Released: 9-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Increasing levels of "hype" language in grant applications and publications
University of Tsukuba

The success of scientific endeavors often depends on support from public research grants. Successful applicants increasingly describe their proposed research using promotional language ("hype"); however, it remains unclear whether they use hype in their subsequent research publications.

Released: 9-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Putting your toddler in front of the TV? You might hurt their ability to process the world around them, new data suggests
Drexel University

Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel’s College of Medicine published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

Released: 4-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser
Massachusetts General Hospital

Research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia.

Released: 2-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
The ‘tripledemic’ surge
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Study examines the impact of flu, RSV and COVID-19 hitting pediatric emergency departments

Newswise: Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep Problems
Released: 2-Jan-2024 9:30 AM EST
Enlarged Spaces in Infant Brains Linked to Higher Risk of Autism, Sleep Problems
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Researchers in the UNC School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry have found that enlarged perivascular spaces in the brains of babies, caused by an accumulation of excess cerebrospinal fluid, have a 2.2 times greater chance of developing autism later in life.

27-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Johns Hopkins Researchers: Regret Rarer Than Believed Among Patients Who Undergo Gender Affirming Surgery
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Three Johns Hopkins researchers are urging the medical community to dismiss a widely held, but scientifically unsupported belief that many people who are transgender and gender diverse (TGD), and undergo gender affirming surgery (GAS), later regret their decision to undergo such procedures.

20-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Quality of Care Declines After Private Equity Takes Over Hospitals
Harvard Medical School

Patients are more likely to fall, get new infections, or experience other harms in a hospital after it is acquired by private equity.

19-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Where You Live Matters: A First-of-Its-Kind Study Illustrates How Racism Is Interrelated With Poor Health
Mount Sinai Health System

A team of health equity researchers from several institutions has leveraged a complex web of data to test a hypothesis: That structural racism is associated with resources and structures at the neighborhood level that are closely associated with poor health.

Newswise: Common drug for cardiac failure jams a debated blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
Released: 19-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST
Common drug for cardiac failure jams a debated blood test for Alzheimer’s disease
University of Gothenburg

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is associated with damaging protein aggregates in the brain, with β-amyloid (Aβ) aggregates called plaques being the key pathology. Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) is a combined neprilysin inhibitor and angiotensin receptor blocker, approved for the treatment of heart failure.

15-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
Clinicians could be fooled by biased AI, despite explanations
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has oversight of software powered by AI and machine learning used in healthcare and has issued guidance for developers, including a call to make the logic used by AI models to be transparent or explainable so that clinicians can review the underlying reasoning.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST
Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Researchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on one end.

Released: 18-Dec-2023 9:30 AM EST
Pancreatic replacement therapy improves maladaptive behavior in preschool children with autism, according to research
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The use of high-protease pancreatic replacement therapy demonstrated improvement in maladaptive behaviors, such as irritability, in preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to research conducted at 32 clinical sites, including UTHealth Houston.

14-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Guiding Principles to Address Bias in Healthcare Algorithms
University of Chicago Medical Center

A new paper addresses the use of algorithms in healthcare, their impact on racial/ethnic disparities in care, and approaches to identify and mitigate biases.

13-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Facility Fees Charged by Hospitals for Colonoscopy Procedures Are About 55 Percent Higher Than Those Charged by Surgical Centers
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

U.S. hospitals charge facility fees for colonoscopy procedures covered by private health insurance that are on average approximately 55 percent higher than facility fees billed by smaller clinics known as ambulatory surgical centers, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

12-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Growing use of hemp-derived alternative cannabis products containing CBD, Delta-8-THC, CBG, CBN
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new U-M study published in JAMA Network Open examines past-year use of some of these hemp-derived cannabinoids, including cannabidiol (CBD), Delta 8-THC, cannabigerol (CBG), and cannabinol (CBN).

Newswise: Black Individuals More Likely to Experience Inequities in Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease, New Research Shows
Released: 12-Dec-2023 12:00 PM EST
Black Individuals More Likely to Experience Inequities in Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease, New Research Shows
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A new study out of the Johns Hopkins Medicine Lyme Disease Research Center has revealed disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease between Black and White patients with the condition.

Newswise: Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3 Times Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy Outcomes
7-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Cannabis Exposure Linked to 1.3 Times Higher Risk of Unhealthy Pregnancy Outcomes
University of Utah Health

In a study of more than 9,000 pregnant people from across the U.S., researchers at University of Utah Health found that cannabis exposure during pregnancy is associated with a composite measure of unhealthy pregnancy outcomes, especially low birth weight, and that higher exposure is associated with higher risks.

Released: 12-Dec-2023 7:05 AM EST
Inclusive content, peer support, media information literacy can combat health misinformation spread to adolescents on social media
Boston University School of Public Health

Social media has become one of the main sources of information for youth, a population that on average engages with platforms such as TikTok and Instagram for nearly five hours per day.

8-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
AI Chatbot Shows Potential as Diagnostic Partner, Researchers Find
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Physician-investigators compared a chatbot’s probabilistic reasoning to that of human clinicians. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest that artificial intelligence could serve as useful clinical decision support tools for physicians.

   
Newswise: New Case Western Reserve University study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer
5-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
New Case Western Reserve University study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer
Case Western Reserve University

A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

6-Dec-2023 9:05 AM EST
Surgery patients now less likely to get opioids – but decline has slowed
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Post-surgery pain relief has shifted away from opioid-containing medications over the past seven years, but the downward trend has slowed since 2020, a new study shows.

Newswise: Improving Prediction of Advanced Breast Cancer Among Women of Different Races and Ethnicities
7-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Improving Prediction of Advanced Breast Cancer Among Women of Different Races and Ethnicities
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

In a study publishing December 7, 2023 in JAMA Oncology, UC San Francisco researchers found that regular screening is not always sufficient to prevent an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.

Released: 6-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST
Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma
Brigham and Women’s Hospital

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.

   
Released: 5-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST
Objective sleep duration and all-cause mortality among people with obstructive sleep apnea
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

In this study of 2,574 participants with obstructive sleep apnea, compared with participants with objective sleep duration of at least seven hours, those sleeping less than seven hours had higher risks of all-cause mortality independent of apnea-hypopnea index. Further studies would be needed to investigate health benefits of extending sleep length among people with obstructive sleep apnea with short sleep duration.

1-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
One in Six Patients with Opioid Use Disorder Leaving the Hospital Before Completing Treatment, Potentially Due to Untreated Withdrawal Symptoms
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

The number of patients admitted with opioid use disorder (OUD) and injection-related infections who left the hospital before completing treatment increased significantly between 2016 and 2020 (from 9.3 percent to 17 percent) according to analysis from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

29-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Black men with advanced prostate cancer less likely to receive crucial treatment, study finds
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

A new study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found Black men diagnosed with more advanced stages of prostate cancer are significantly less likely to be prescribed novel hormone therapy than other racial and ethnic groups – including white or Latino men – despite the therapy being proven to effectively control the growth of prostate tumors and extend the lives of men with the disease.

Newswise: Novel Study Finds Aspirin-free Regimen Benefits Patients with LVAD
Released: 29-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Novel Study Finds Aspirin-free Regimen Benefits Patients with LVAD
University of North Carolina School of Medicine

The clinical trial, led by Mirnela Byku, MD, PhD, MBA, at the UNC School of Medicine, found that excluding aspirin from the antithrombotic regimen in patients with a levitated left ventricular assist device is safe.

Newswise: Brain Scans of Former NFL Athletes Show a Repair Protein in Place Long After Initial Injury
Released: 29-Nov-2023 10:00 AM EST
Brain Scans of Former NFL Athletes Show a Repair Protein in Place Long After Initial Injury
Johns Hopkins Medicine

In a new study using brain scans of former NFL athletes, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they found high levels of a repair protein present long after a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion takes place.

Released: 28-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
New findings on long-term treatment of ADHD and its link to cardiovascular disease
Karolinska Institute

A large proportion of patients who start taking ADHD medication, especially young adults, stop within the first year. However, people who use ADHD medicine for a long time and in higher-than-average doses seem to have a higher risk of some cardiovascular diseases.

Newswise: Excess Thyroid Hormone Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Disorders Among Older Adults
Released: 28-Nov-2023 9:30 AM EST
Excess Thyroid Hormone Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Cognitive Disorders Among Older Adults
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Thyrotoxicosis — excess thyroid hormone levels in the body — has been linked to an increased risk of cognitive disorders among older adults, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Released: 21-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Medical researchers find AI fails pub test
Flinders University

Researchers found that Generative AI can be easily used to create and spread false health information. They urge for government and industry guardrails to protect public health

Released: 21-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
SLU Researcher Finds Help for Alzheimer’s-Associated Agitation with New FDA-Approved Treatment
Saint Louis University

George T. Grossberg, M.D., and colleagues were instrumental in developing the first and only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia.

Newswise: Fixing racial inequities in lupus care
Released: 21-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Fixing racial inequities in lupus care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Despite being one of the highest lupus populations, Black adults are often left behind. A rheumatologist discusses ways to improve the issue

Newswise: Personalized cancer medicine: humans make better treatment decisions than AI
Released: 20-Nov-2023 7:05 PM EST
Personalized cancer medicine: humans make better treatment decisions than AI
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Treating cancer is becoming increasingly complex, but also offers more and more possibilities. After all, the better a tumor’s biology and genetic features are understood, the more treatment approaches there are.

Newswise: Ochsner participates in study showing aspirin may not be necessary with LVAD
Released: 20-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EST
Ochsner participates in study showing aspirin may not be necessary with LVAD
Ochsner Health

Avoiding aspirin in antithrombotic regimen with LVAD reduces bleeding events, according to a study recently published in JAMA.

Released: 18-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Benefits of adolescent fitness to future cardiovascular health possibly overestimated
Karolinska Institute

There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

Released: 17-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Environment and wallet benefit from redispensing cancer pills
Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen

Redispensing cancer drugs reduces both environmental impact and medical costs, according to research from Radboudumc pharmacy published in JAMA Oncology. The annual savings could amount to tens of millions.

14-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
Hospitals serving large Black, Hispanic populations have fewer resources for cancer care
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Among the nation’s hospitals, those that serve high numbers of Black and Hispanic patients are far less likely to have advanced medical equipment and critical services that have been shown to boost the quality and effectiveness of cancer care, according to a study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Newswise: Newborn boys are more vulnerable than girls to asphyxia
Released: 15-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
Newborn boys are more vulnerable than girls to asphyxia
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Newborn boys are significantly more likely than girls to have a brain injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, could lead to more effective HIE interventions for both boys and girls.

Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Study Reveals Link Between Neighborhood Environmental Burden and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

A national study demonstrates that neighborhood exposure to environmental hazards is significantly associated with poor cardiovascular health across the United States.

Released: 11-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
Almost half of people who use drugs in rural areas were recently incarcerated
Oregon Health & Science University

New research finds that almost half of people who use illicit drugs in rural areas have been recently incarcerated.

   
Newswise: New Study Shows Fewer Cancer Surgeries, Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments During Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
8-Nov-2023 6:00 PM EST
New Study Shows Fewer Cancer Surgeries, Chemotherapy and Radiation Treatments During Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
American Cancer Society (ACS)

A large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), shows there were approximately 100,000 fewer cancer surgeries performed during the first months of the pandemic, an estimated 40,000 fewer chemotherapy treatments initiated, and more than 55,000 fewer radiation treatments in the United States

Released: 6-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EST
A blood test shows MS worsening 1 to 2 years before it happens
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

Multiple sclerosis patients whose blood tests reveal elevated NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, could see worsening disability one to two years later, according to a new study spearheaded by researchers at UC San Francisco.

3-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Abortion Bans Linked to Increase in Children Entering Foster System, Researchers Find
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

With more than 4 million children placed into foster care during the study period, researchers used state-level data to evaluate the link between restricted abortion access and subsequent entries into the foster care system.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 11:15 AM EDT
Black and White Adults Have Similar Health Care Expenditure Levels in Racially and Economically Integrated Communities
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Differences in health care expenditures between Black and white adults vary substantially with the local level of racial and economic integration, and tend to be low or nonexistent in highly integrated communities, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

1-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Higher Parenting Stress for Dads Working from Home During Pandemic
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

A survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago found that 40 percent of parents who worked remotely during the pandemic reported higher parenting stress compared with only 27 percent of parents who worked onsite.



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