A study by Rutgers University found that individuals in opioid addiction treatment are more likely to relapse when they exhibit a strong tolerance for risks, especially in situations with unknown outcomes. This knowledge can help clinicians predict and monitor vulnerable patients for changes that may affect their relapse risk.
A new clinical trial has found that patients with limited-stage, aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who have a clear PET scan can skip radiation therapy and still achieve excellent results. The study showed that 91% of patients who received no radiation were alive five years after treatment.
A new study found a decrease in eye exposures from household cleaning products, but children under 2 years old remain at high risk. Parents can help keep kids safe by storing products up and away, using traditional laundry detergents, and seeking immediate medical attention if exposure occurs.
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a non-destructive technique using omnidirectional photoluminescence spectroscopy to detect carbon impurities in GaN crystals. This method improves energy efficiency and reduces costs associated with traditional detection methods.
A recent study found that probiotics and prebiotics have distinct effects on the immune systems of male and female piglets, contradicting previous assumptions. This research highlights the importance of considering sex in nutritional trials and may lead to personalized treatment approaches for infants.
Clinical fellow Harry Lesmana at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has been selected for the 2019 ASH Research Training Award to advance his research training in hematology genetics. He will have protected time for hands-on research and gain expertise in the field.
Most NICUs lack fully automated clinical decision support tools to calculate nutrition for premature infants, leading to manual calculations and potential errors. The study's findings emphasize the importance of developing standardized computerized solutions to monitor and improve caloric intake delivery.
Key findings from COP25 Oceans Actions Day highlight the importance of protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrasses. The event emphasizes the crucial role of oceans in achieving sustainable development goals and reducing climate change vulnerability.
A new study from Georgetown University Medical Center found that 38 patients with follicular lymphoma who were in remission for at least two years did not show any evidence of the disease in their blood. This suggests that these patients may be disease-free and could have a lifelong disease status.
A recent volcanic eruption created a new island in the South Pacific, and coral reefs have shown incredible resilience and recovery. The study found that one section of the island supported diverse coral reefs largely unaffected by the eruption, which provided a source of larvae to repopulate reefs around the rest of the island.
Researchers developed a computer betting game to predict opioid reuse in addiction patients. The game measures comfort with risk-taking and finds sharp increases in scores are associated with high likelihood of reuse within the next week.
Researchers used virtual reality to study how opioid-associated memories are made and found special neural mechanisms engaged by drug use. The findings suggest that these memories could be targeted for disruption to break the cycle of craving and relapse.