A team of University of Michigan doctors analyze the shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act and Reagan-era emergency access law, emphasizing the need for preventive care and coordinated care. The authors conclude that modern healthcare reform must address these gaps to bring the nation closer to a goal of comprehensive care for all.
The new device uses a polymer sheet with fluorescent particles to capture incoming light and channel it to an array of sensors. This allows for the creation of high-resolution images without any internal components or electronics. The technology has potential applications in user interface devices that can respond to gestures alone.
A new study published in Neurology found no correlation between antioxidant intake and risk of developing stroke or dementia. The study suggests that individual antioxidants and food sources may be more important than total antioxidant levels in reducing the risk of these conditions.
A new study reveals that omega-3 fatty acid emulsions can decrease damaged brain tissue by 50 percent or more after an ischemic stroke. The findings suggest these emulsions may be able to reduce long-term neurological and behavioral problems seen in human survivors of neonatal and adult strokes.
A study reveals bilingual children exhibit superior working memory abilities compared to monolingual children. The research suggests that bilingualism enhances global executive function development.
A recent study found that bariatric surgery does not lower overall healthcare costs in the long term. Instead, it results in higher inpatient costs and lower prescription and office-visit costs. The research analyzed data from over 29,000 patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2002 and 2008.
Global antibiotic misuse threatens human health more than the war on illegal drugs. Dr Jonny Anomaly advocates for redirecting funds to curb excessive prescribing and promoting collective action.
Scientists at the University of Texas at Arlington have developed a method for converting carbon dioxide into liquid methanol fuel using copper oxide nanowires and sunlight. The new process is more efficient and environmentally friendly than current methods, which require toxic elements or high operating pressures.
Research finds that mosquitoes' odor receptors become less sensitive to DEET after brief exposure, allowing them to seek out attractants despite the presence of the repellent. The effect lasts up to three hours and is thought to be a form of habituation similar to human olfactory adaptation.
Research shows that asthma sufferers in the UK are putting their lives at risk by relying on short-acting bronchodilators instead of preventive medication. The main reasons for this behaviour include cost and stigma, with many young adults feeling embarrassed to use inhalers in public.
A University of Texas at Arlington engineer has developed a semiconductor-based process to capture, store and transmit solar energy more efficiently. The new method increases the yield of solar energy by 10 times and improves efficiency fourfold compared to current methods.
A new international study shows that a male fairy-wren's low-pitched song is linked to its body size, providing insight into reliable communication between animals. The study, led by University of Melbourne researcher Dr Michelle Hall, found that larger males sing at lower pitches.
Researchers at Lund University have successfully implanted an ultrathin nanowire-based electrode into a laboratory animal's brain, capturing signals from the nerve cells. This breakthrough allows for potential long-term monitoring and treatment of conditions like Parkinson's disease.
A study has identified variations in four genes associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Carrying one or two copies of these genetic variants increases the risk by 10-40% compared to those without the variants.
A study published in Population Health Management found that eliminating co-payments for diabetes-related medications and supplies improved patient self-management of their condition. Nearly 90% of participants reported better disease management after the program's initiation.
A new psychology study from the University of Texas at Austin suggests that friendships between straight women and gay men are rooted in the absence of deceptive mating motivations. Gay men may provide more trustworthy love advice to straight women because they don't have conflicts with them, unlike other women or straight men.
Researchers studied how couples cope with child loss and found that suppressing emotions can worsen grief. The study suggests that clinicians should guide clients away from 'staying strong' for partners to ease their suffering.
The new chip performs real-time HEVC encoding and decoding, enabling four times the resolution of current TVs. It achieves this through pipelining and matrix multiplication to reduce computational complexity.
A new study in rats indicates that gentle brain cooling after injury may prevent seizures in humans, a finding that could lead to a safe and relatively simple way to treat patients with head injuries.
The Asia Pacific region is experiencing a creeping epidemic of obesity, with quadrupled rates in China and increased prevalence among countries such as Japan and Australia. Experts attribute the rise to sedentary lifestyles, Westernized diets, and cultural attitudes that prioritize food as a way of showing hospitality.
The BIOPOOL project aggregates data from European biobanks to facilitate faster and more accurate cancer diagnoses. This initiative enables clinicians to compare biopsy images of patients with those of numerous other patients, reducing the need for invasive tests and improving treatment outcomes.
Påebo is being honored with the prestigious award for his groundbreaking work on extracting DNA from ancient human remains and sequencing Neandertal's nuclear DNA. The prize recognizes his discovery that Neandertals contributed up to 4% of modern humans' genetic material.
Researchers at the University of Manchester have identified a molecular basis for tissue-specific immune regulation in eye and kidney diseases. A common genetic alteration in complement factor H (CFH) is associated with AMD, while a different mutation is linked to rare kidney disease aHUS.
A natural product called genistein-combined polysaccharide (GCP) may help patients with metastatic prostate cancer live longer by blocking a key mechanism used by prostate cancer cells to survive. GCP is expected to be effective in treating patients with low response to androgen-deprivation therapy.
A new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine found that minimally invasive therapies can effectively remove damaged cells from patients with Barrett's esophagus, reducing cancer progression. In over two-thirds of cases, patients had no signs of disease return for years.
Researchers discovered a novel use of a fish oil component that reduced brain trauma in newborn mice by about 50%. The study found that injecting docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) within two hours of ischemic stroke significantly decreased neonatal brain damage. DHA provided protection while other omega-3 fatty acids did not.
Employees enrolled in a six-month worksite-based weight loss intervention with behavioral counseling lost an average of 18 pounds, while those in a control group gained two pounds. The study also found improvements in markers for cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk.
Scientists have developed a self-healing protective coating for concrete cracks that can repair itself using sunlight. The coating contains microcapsules loaded with a material that seals cracks upon cracking, providing an environmentally friendly solution to protect infrastructure from deterioration.
A team of UCSF researchers has uncovered the neurological basis of speech motor control, revealing a hierarchical and cyclical structure that exerts split-second control over articulators in fluent speech. The study has potential implications for developing computer-brain interfaces and treating speech disorders.
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology has found that the common acne drug isotretinoin does not increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease. The research, led by Dr. Mahyar Etminan, statistically adjusted for severe acne and found no association between the drug and IBD.
A new device encircles the esophagus valve to control chronic acid reflux, easing symptoms in 92% of patients and allowing 87% to stop using acid-suppressing drugs. Installation is minimally invasive, taking one to two hours, and patients experience significant improvement with 94% satisfaction.
On July 19, 2012, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) detected a rare event: coronal rain. This phenomenon occurs when hot plasma in the sun's corona cools and condenses along strong magnetic fields. The SDO's footage shows the plasma as it slowly falls back to the solar surface, outlining the magnetic fields.
A recent study at Washington State University found that viewers of primetime crime dramas are more inclined to intervene on behalf of sexual assault victims. The research suggests that prime-time television can be an effective medium for educating the public about sexual assault and encouraging bystander intervention.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have identified a signaling pathway that may determine genetic susceptibility for the development of FASD. The study found that phosphorylation events inside cells can render L1 adhesion molecules more vulnerable to alcohol's inhibitory effects, providing new targets for diagnosis and therapy.
A digital processing system has been found to significantly reduce medication errors in US hospitals, with a potential to avoid over 50 million incidents nationwide. The system halves the likelihood of a drug error and cuts errors by 12.5% nationally, resulting in 17.4 million avoided errors in one year.
A study by Duke University Medical Center found that bullied children are at higher risk for psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and depressive disorders, as adults. The research used a large group of participants initially enrolled as adolescents and followed them into adulthood to assess the long-term effects of bullying.
A study published by Henry Ford Hospital found that resveratrol can reduce noise-induced hearing loss and cognitive decline in rats. The researchers discovered that resveratrol inhibits the inflammatory process and oxidative stress caused by loud noise, providing protection against age-related hearing and cognitive impairment.
A new open-source tool, Pipeline, helps leaders manage complex collaborative projects by redistributing leadership responsibilities and tasks. It enables leaders to trust certain individuals with more authority while maintaining accountability.
Research reveals that people with disabilities are three times more likely to experience physical or sexual violence than those without disabilities. Additionally, victims with disability are twice as likely to experience emotional difficulties following violence, highlighting the need for targeted support and prevention programs.
New research shows that criticism from team members can lead to downward spirals, but external criticism can boost performance by encouraging a 'them and us' mentality. This study offers a method for improving performance following setbacks in both sport and business.
Researchers have catalogued the structural diversity of metallic nanoclusters into families using a new numerical simulation method. This breakthrough enables tailoring of specific properties and has potential applications in nanocatalysis and magnetic storage.
Researchers have discovered that ancient Egyptian blue pigment can break apart into nanosheets, producing invisible infrared radiation. These nanosheets have potential applications in near-IR-based biomedical imaging, IR light-emitting devices, and security ink formulations.
Researchers have identified 138 new species of beetles within the Operclipygus genus, significantly expanding our understanding of tropical insect diversity. The study, published in ZooKeys, reveals that these tiny beetles play a crucial role in controlling pest populations and highlights the need for continued conservation efforts.
Research finds no significant linear trend pointing to a decline in UK new drug introductions between 1982-2011, contrary to widely-held views. The number of new drugs introduced has fluctuated, with dips followed by surges, indicating an overall slight increase over the past 40 years.
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and Cornell University have developed bioengineered ears that can grow cartilage over a three-month period. The study's breakthrough could provide a new solution for children born with congenital ear deformities, as well as individuals who have lost part or all of their external ear.
A new study by Imperial College London found that hospital staff satisfaction is closely tied to the quality of patient care. The research suggests that hospitals with lower mortality rates tend to have more satisfied staff, and that non-clinical staff are just as likely to be satisfied as clinical staff.
A new Regenstrief study found that half of infection preventionists are unaware of health information exchange participation, while only 10% are engaged. The researchers also discovered that most preventers lack access to designed tools for sifting through electronic medical record data.
Astronomers used Kepler spacecraft data to discover a planet smaller than Mercury, about the size of Earth's moon, in the Cygnus-Lyra region of the Milky Way. The planet, Kepler-37b, is likely a rocky world with no atmosphere or water.
Bioengineered ears created by Cornell researchers use 3D printing and injectable gels made of living cells to resemble natural ears. The flexible ears can grow cartilage over a three-month period, providing a potential solution for reconstructive surgeons.
A new study suggests that scopolamine can help boost the effectiveness of exposure therapy for anxiety disorders by disrupting contextual processing. Researchers found that administering scopolamine to rats during anxiety-extinction led to fear-recovery being thwarted, suggesting a potential breakthrough in preventing relapse.
A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology found that approximately 60% of the world's population lacks access to improved sanitation. This deficiency is attributed to inadequate sewage treatment and can lead to disease, highlighting the need for better global health standards.
A recent study by Professor Hermann Brenner and colleagues found that smoking cessation in older adults significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Within five years of quitting, smokers experience a reduction of over 40% in cardiovascular disease risk compared to non-smokers.
A new Northwestern University study found that US veterans diagnosed with GERD are frequently prescribed high doses of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and kept on the drug for too long. The researchers evaluated over 1,600 patients and found that nearly 25% were given high total daily dose prescriptions.
New research finds that standard bacterial culture tests may overlook certain germs, highlighting the need for multiple detection methods. The study analyzed 44 premature babies and detected over 20 uncultured bacterial species using DNA genomic analysis.
Scientists have identified a challenging parasite that impacts algae biofuel production, highlighting the need for innovative management strategies. The study provides a comprehensive understanding of the parasite's morphology, ultrastructure, and life history, laying the groundwork for sustainable solutions.
A preclinical study uses ultrasonic molecular imaging and Dynamic Contrast Enhanced-Perfusion Imaging to measure response to pancreatic cancer therapy. The study reveals that these new technologies can detect molecular signs of tumor response after just 2 days, improving the early identification of therapeutic response.
A study published in Journal of Eating Disorders found that women's conversations about weight, known as 'fat talk,' were more prevalent during younger years. In contrast, discussions about aging, or 'old talk,' increased with age and were less frequent. Women who engaged in both types of talk tended to have a more negative body image.
A recent genome-wide imaging study has discovered a new gene, BCHE, associated with Alzheimer's plaques. The study found that variants of the BCHE gene are significantly linked to increased levels of amyloid plaque deposits in the brains of patients and those at risk for the disease.
A University of Missouri researcher found that receiving pensions improves health perceptions in older men and women, with women reporting better well-being initially. However, after five years, men's well-being improved before declining, while women's benefits persisted.
Ron Davis, chair of the Neuroscience Department at Scripps Research Institute, has been selected for a prestigious Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award to study active forgetting in memory formation. The grant will focus on understanding the role of dopamine signaling in learning and memory, with potential implications for treating d...