A new University of Michigan analysis shows that penalties for chronic lung disease will disproportionately affect hospitals caring for poor and minority patients. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address socioeconomic factors contributing to readmissions.
A comprehensive review of 19,000 scientific papers identified more than 800 cancer-specific biomarkers that could lead to a single blood test for early detection of many types of cancer. The study aims to develop a screening test from a single blood sample for multiple cancer types.
Researchers at the University of Montreal are exploring virtual reality as a tool to better gauge sex offenders' reactions and assess therapeutic progress. By testing virtual reality protocols, they aim to validate theories explaining why offenders act on their impulses.
A pilot study found that invisible fluorescent tattoos can improve body confidence among breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Researchers compared the effects of visible and invisible tattoos on patients' self-esteem, finding that 56% of those with invisible tattoos felt better one month after treatment.