A Rutgers University study examines how high-income countries regulate health care costs using a fee-for-service model, finding that structuring negotiations and setting standardized prices can lower US healthcare spending. The study highlights the need for policymakers to address healthcare prices, not just volume of services.
Women who experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, such as domestic violence or physical abuse, were more likely to engage in at-risk drinking and illicit drug use. The study highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for urban ER patients, particularly women from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
A study published in BMC Medicine found that vegans had a 43% higher risk of total fractures compared to meat-eaters, with higher risks of hip, leg, and vertebrae fractures. Vegetarians also had a higher risk of hip fractures.
Researchers studied how icebergs melt and found that their shape affects the rate of melting, with sides facing currents melting faster than parallel sides. This discovery could provide new indicators of climate change by analyzing iceberg shapes.
KAUST researchers developed a holistic approach using design of experiments and machine learning to identify the greenest method for producing a popular metal organic framework material called ZIF-8. This process reduced waste and energy consumption by optimizing multiple variables simultaneously.
Researchers found tau accumulation years before dementia symptoms appear in people with Down's syndrome, suggesting an early change. The study suggests potential for early prophylactic measures against tau accumulation to prevent Alzheimer pathology in childhood.
Scientists create technique to remotely manipulate heat sources and associated fluid flows using laser light. This enables new functionalities in optofluidics, such as selective delivery of nano-objects and analytes. The method also demonstrates programmable control over optical propulsion forces and fluid streams.
Researchers studied aerodynamics of infectious disease and found strategies for lowering risk based on understanding how particles mix with air in confined spaces. They proposed a pandemic-sensitive seating model, guidelines for airflow and aerosol emission control, and an app to gauge transmission risk in various settings.
A UK-wide study found mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality by 37% for women screened at least once. The benefit persists for 3-4 years in younger women, making the program highly relevant across all age groups.