Science News for January 22, 2017

Psychological 'vaccine' could help immunize public against 'fake news' on climate change

A new study suggests that a 'psychological vaccine' can help build tolerance to climate change misinformation, shifting opinions closer to the truth. Researchers found that pre-exposing people to small amounts of misinformation can provide resistance against subsequent exposure.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalGlobal Challenges·DateJan 22, 2017

Sepsis trumps CMS's 4 medical conditions tracked for readmission rates

A new study found that sepsis accounts for the highest rate of hospital readmissions and associated costs among four tracked conditions, including heart attack, heart failure, COPD, and pneumonia. The study highlights the need to improve sepsis outcomes and reduce readmissions.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences·JournalJAMA·DateJan 22, 2017