UTSW study reveals medical school programs are expanding but underfunded, lacking standardization and measurement of competencies. Culinary medicine could transform the problem into the solution, addressing top risk factor for early death in the U.S.
Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a way to visualize magnons in a 2D material, CrSBr, by pairing them with excitons that emit light. This breakthrough enables the observation of tiny changes in magnon spins, potentially leading to the development of more efficient quantum information networks.
A new study across 67 countries reveals that people who believe in COVID-19 conspiracy theories are less likely to support public health efforts, but a strong sense of morality can weaken this effect. The study suggests that appeals to moral foundations could be an effective strategy to reduce such beliefs.
A study suggests that adopting the DASH diet may have the greatest impact on reducing cardiovascular disease among people with stage 1 hypertension. The research estimates that this lifestyle change could prevent 15,000 heart disease events among men and 11,000 among women.
A study found that increased prism adaptation treatment sessions improve spatial neglect symptoms, while more frequent sessions lead to greater rehabilitation gains. The authors recommend starting PAT early for optimal dosing.
A new study finds that climate data, particularly UV radiation levels, can help accurately model the spread of COVID-19. The research analyzed data from 196 countries and found that high UV radiation levels are strongly associated with reduced COVID-19 transmission rates.
Researchers found higher total and non-HDL cholesterol levels associated with GenX exposure in a new study. Legacy PFAS chemicals like PFOS and PFNA were most strongly linked to elevated cholesterol, particularly in older participants.
Studies investigate lifestyle interventions to achieve nutritional ketosis and its impact on chronic illness, sleep, and cardiovascular disease in the military. Researchers aim to understand how ketogenic diet, ketone-based beverages, and their effects on clinical outcomes will benefit soldiers' health.
A new study shows that PSMA PET/CT imaging can change treatment plans for nearly 50% of patients with prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy. The imaging technique detected disease in 46.9% of patients, leading to major changes in treatment plans, including recommendations for additional treatments.
A multicenter cohort study found that lung cancer screening increased the percentage of Stage I cases detected by 8.4% and reduced the percentage of Stage IV cases by 6.6%. The study suggests that implementation of screening achieves the desired effect of identifying early-stage lung cancers without resulting in overdiagnosis.
A Rutgers study found that previous sexually transmitted infections and multiple sexual partners increase the risk of new HPV infections in men who have sex with men, other cisgender sexual minority men, and transgender women. The study also highlights the importance of HPV vaccination and regular screening to prevent anal cancer.
A groundbreaking study by Kent State researcher Aldo Cimino reveals that hazing has little impact on group solidarity in fraternities. The study tracked six sets of fraternity inductees and found that inductees' self-reported ratings of fun, rather than harshness, were the key drivers of solidarity.
A new web app, Healthy-Day-App, links daily schedules with health outcomes for children, revealing associations between screen time, physical activity, and body fat percentage. The app allows users to customize the impact of time allocations on health measures.
A targeted kinase inhibitor added to a two-drug immunotherapy combination slowed the progression of advanced kidney cancer in previously untreated patients. The three-drug combination showed a 27% lower risk of progression or death compared to the two-drug control, with a median progression-free survival of 11.3 months.
A recent study found that people with dementia are at higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality due to underlying health conditions. The research identified risk factors such as comorbidities, anxiety, and delayed symptom recognition.
A new study found that people care about the visual aesthetics of assistive devices like compression gloves and knee braces. Users comment on color options, style, and texture, while also considering scent and feel. The study suggests that manufacturers should consider aesthetics in product development to improve user experience.
A Dutch study reveals that 55% of ICU survivors experience significant health-related quality of life impairment one year after admission. The study also found that these patients have high healthcare utilisation and struggle to return to work.
A team from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has developed an electro-optic frequency comb that is 100-times more efficient and has more than twice the bandwidth of previous state-of-the-art versions.
A NASA initiative studies wildfire-induced air pollution by measuring atmospheric CO and O3 levels using airborne observations. The study found that CO levels increased in the plume as it was transported away from the fire site, while plume age was associated with distance in both vertical and horizontal directions.
Researchers found parotoid gland sizes were significantly smaller in urban toads compared to rural populations, while body mass was not different. Urbanization also caused increased sexual dimorphism in leg length.
A survey study of a large professional society meeting during the Omicron surge found low COVID-19 positivity rates among both in-person and virtual attendees. The study suggests that cautious strategies to mitigate transmission were effective, with no greater risk associated with in-person attendance.
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute discovered that mirror-image molecules respond differently to drought stress and can be predicted more accurately via their emissions. This finding has significant implications for understanding forest ecosystem responses to climate change.
Researchers are developing a comprehensive surveillance system to track lingering symptoms of COVID-19, known as long COVID-19. They will utilize existing health data and enroll patients to gain accurate information on the burden and outcomes of individuals affected by long COVID.
A new study led by University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing researchers found that inclusive parent-child sex conversations can reduce internalized stigma and promote support among adolescents. The study also underscores the significance of these conversations for heterosexual children, who can become allies to LGBTQ peers.
A recent study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics suggests that modern immunotherapies, such as CAR-T cell therapy, could replace traditional stem cell transplantation for high-risk ALL patients. The review also discusses the importance of reducing long-term side effects, including organ damage and secondary cancers.
A new study published in The Lancet shows that telemedicine can provide safe and effective abortion services without routine ultrasound exams. Women who received telemedicine care had treatment results similar to those who received standard care, and preferred the option.
A new study published in Information, Communication and Society journal found a strong link between economic inequality and problematic social media use among adolescents. The research, involving over 179,000 schoolchildren from 40 countries, suggests that new strategies are needed to reduce the impact of deprivation on social media use.
A new study found that Native American households in Nevada lack complete indoor plumbing, with an average of 0.67% households affected between 1990-2019. The study also revealed a significant increase in Safe Drinking Water Act violations, with over 20,000 people impacted in 2019.
A new review article aims to improve the impact of human islet research on type 2 diabetes treatment by addressing challenges and proposing solutions. The study highlights the importance of standardizing islet collection and analysis protocols to accelerate progress in understanding T2D.
Researchers found that individuals with symptoms of depression, anxiety and loneliness before contracting COVID-19 were more likely to develop post-infection complications. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, highlights the importance of mental health support for those affected by COVID-19.
A study published in Neurology suggests that getting an annual flu shot may be associated with a lower risk of stroke. Researchers found that those who received the flu shot were 12% less likely to have a stroke than those who did not, after adjusting for other factors.
The discovery of LP 890-9b and LP 890-9c, two 'super-Earth' type planets orbiting the small star LP 890-9, was made using ground-based telescopes. The planets have sizes similar to that of Earth and orbits that place them in the habitable zone around their star.
Researchers at the University of Konstanz developed a novel MRI contrast agent using prenucleation clusters of calcium carbonate, achieving three to four times higher contrast than commercial agents. The agent is produced easily, cheaply, and has no toxic properties.
A recent study by IIASA and Fudan University warns that relying too much on biomass-based carbon removal technologies could exacerbate global warming and reduce crop yields, leading to food shortages. The simulation results show that delayed mitigation and BECCS deployment could increase global warming from 1.7°C to 3.7°C by 2200.
A new mathematical approach to grouping theory uses math to determine the most effective way to organize individuals to maximize learning. The research found that like-skilled tiered grouping is better than cross-sectional or random grouping, when the end goal is improving learning for all individuals.
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba created a scanning tunneling microscopy system that captures images as fast as 30 femtoseconds, allowing for faster study of rapid processes in materials. This advancement enables researchers to understand ultrafast dynamics and behavior of materials more accurately.
Researchers found that men who received positive fortune telling outcomes were more likely to take financial risks, while the effect was weaker in women. This study suggests that superstition can influence behavior, even among those who claim not to be superstitious.
A newly developed agonistic antibody targeting TREM2 reduced amyloid burden and alleviated cognitive decline in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that increasing TREM2 activation could have therapeutic effects such as improved cognition.
Two large clinical trials found that vitamin D supplements did not reduce the risk of covid-19 or acute respiratory infections, contradicting previous studies' mixed results. The trials involved over 30,000 adults and showed no effect of vitamin D supplementation on infection rates or side effects.
A University of Oklahoma study found a connection between symptomatic COVID-19 infections and impaired pain modulation. Researchers measured participants' pain thresholds and signals sent from the central nervous system, revealing that those with symptomatic infections had normal but not increased pain modulation.
The Southern Ocean dominates ocean heat uptake due to its unique wind-driven circulation. Rising temperatures could lead to devastating impacts on the food web and ice shelves around Antarctica, with urgent calls for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers used data from over 400,000 individuals to model genetic and environmental factors influencing common neuropsychiatric disorders. Gene-environment interactions accounted for a significant proportion of variability in some disorders, while others showed more substantial contributions.
Breast cancer recurrence and metastatic spread remain a significant challenge, with researchers identifying a metabolic signature that can predict patient outcomes. The signature could be used to develop new therapies targeting cancer metabolism.
A new study by the University of Exeter found that engaging with non-drug related online communities significantly reduces the risk of relapse during remission. Participants who engaged with more online forums had a lower risk of opioid use episode, with a potential 5% reduction per forum.
A study by University of Houston researchers found that masculine language in leadership titles reinforces harmful stereotypes, particularly for women. The findings suggest that masculine titles like 'chairman' increase assumptions that men hold leadership positions and decrease recollections that women do so.
A novel method developed by Brazilian researchers can analyze bacterial samples without isolating live bacteria, making it easier to detect antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae. The technique was tested on 873 samples and found that 51% were sensitive to antibiotics, while 17% were resistant.
Scientists have uncovered evidence of cereal cooking, dairy products and meat-based dishes in ancient pots from Scottish crannogs. Cereal biomarkers were detected in one-third of pots, providing the earliest biomolecular evidence for cereals in absorbed pottery residues.
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have made significant breakthroughs in treating breast and kidney cancers, with data from pivotal studies showing encouraging results for new treatments. Phase 3 trials are underway to evaluate a three-drug regimen for advanced kidney cancer, while a combination therapy is being tested for HR...
A team of scientists developed a chip that simulates the human lung's breathing pattern, allowing them to visualize and analyze the flow of air and particulates through the alveoli. They found distinct flow patterns for different generations of the bronchial network, shedding light on respiratory diseases such as emphysema and COPD.
Global COVID-19 excess mortality estimates indicate that 10.5 million children lost one or both caregivers and 7.5 million children experienced COVID-19-associated orphanhood through May 2022. This significant loss of family members has a profound impact on the mental and physical well-being of affected children.
A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota has developed an accessible application called MVsim that can simulate complex molecular interactions. By using this tool, scientists can design more specific drugs for diseases like cancer and COVID-19 by optimizing multivalent interactions.
A study published in PLOS Biology reveals that glutamate signaling regulates the seasonal response of bean bugs' reproduction, controlled by circadian rhythm genes. The researchers found that extracellular glutamate levels were higher under short-day conditions and disrupted when reduced or increased.
A recent study found that nearly 1 in 3 mental health prescriber visits to Medicare patients were provided by PMHNPs, a significant rise from 2011-2019. The growth of PMHNPs helped offset the decline of psychiatrists treating Medicare patients, resulting in a 12% decrease in mental health specialist visits instead of a 30% drop.
A new study found that low-income pregnant women living in polluted neighborhoods had a 60% increased risk of testing positive for COVID-19. The study, led by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, examined the relationship between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and COVID-19 test results.
A study by Duke University researchers reveals that net worth poverty has a significant impact on child development, affecting cognitive scores and behavior. The research highlights the importance of considering both income and wealth when designing programs to address child wellbeing.
A new study from the University of California - Davis Health found racial and ethnic differences in how extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) are perceived and used in California. Black Californians were less willing to ask a judge for an ERPO, citing lack of knowledge and mistrust of the system as their top reasons.
A study led by Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research reveals that smoke from the Australian Black Summer wildfires spread across the southern hemisphere, warming upper atmosphere and cooling lower atmosphere. This has significant implications for climate modeling due to increasing wildfire frequency under climate change.
A study found that better access to primary care physicians in disadvantaged neighborhoods improves high blood pressure awareness and control. The research used the Area Deprivation Index to assess socioeconomic status and analyzed data from over 5,000 predominantly African American adults.
A study led by researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences has uncovered a possible path for improving T cell therapies. The study found that the CD4 molecule plays a more active role in regulating T cell receptor signaling, allowing for even more powerful versions of T cell therapy.
A Cornell-led group of researchers has developed a search method that identifies terms similar to cancer screening tests in colloquial language, expanding conventional data-collection pipelines. The technique was applied to YouTube searches, retrieving relevant videos using words semantically close to the main term.