The study found that up to half of hospital-acquired infections are preventable and that many hospitals lack adequate resources to prevent these infections. The research highlights the need for improved infection control measures to protect patients and staff.
Researchers surveyed 183 households in five Mayan refugee camps, finding high prevalence of anxiety and depression among respondents. The study highlights the devastating effects of trauma and living in refugee camps on mental health, particularly among women.
Research suggests that early hominids lived in a more cooperative society than previously thought, with minimal sexual dimorphism and cooperating male behaviors. This challenges the idea of fierce competition among primates and instead reveals a social structure similar to modern humans and chimpanzees.
A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that women have higher levels of anxiety after a heart attack compared to men. The researchers also discovered that both men and women under age 60 reported higher anxiety levels, while older individuals experienced lower anxiety due to their expectation of illness.
Scientists at NIAID and USAMRIID developed a prime-boost vaccine strategy that protects monkeys from Ebola infection. The boost alone shows promise in offering quick but weaker immune response.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced the selection of nine Professorial Fellows, renowned scholars in their field, to pursue groundbreaking research. The fellowships aim to free these top researchers from administrative duties, allowing them to focus on producing high-quality research.
A recent study published in NEJM found that hormone replacement therapy does not effectively slow down the progression of atherosclerosis in postmenopausal women who already have cardiovascular disease. The study suggests that estrogen and progestin may not be effective in treating established coronary artery disease.
Researchers found that specific cells in the bird's brain become 'tuned' to what the bird is learning, responding strongly to familiar songs and motifs. The study suggests that experience modifies the brain to highlight important motifs, allowing birds to recognize individual songs.
Researchers found that FOXO plays a role in reducing the number of cells in developing fruit flies when insulin signalling is not present. This suggests that FOXO inhibits cell division to control body size.
A study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology found that nearly 3.2 million women aged 50 and older in the US suffer from debilitating dry eye syndrome, which can lead to scarring, ulceration, and loss of vision. The disease is more common in women than men, with Hispanic and Asian women experiencing more severe symptoms.
Health food store employees frequently advise customers on unproven products for breast cancer treatment, raising concerns about patient safety. The high cost of these products, up to $600 per month, is also a significant burden on vulnerable patients.