The COVID-19 pandemic worsened treatment outcomes for patients admitted with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but did not significantly amplify existing racial and ethnic disparities in care. Additional efforts are needed to mitigate these inequities, particularly during periods of high hospital COVID-19 burden.
Researchers have been awarded $600K each to lead projects improving healthcare access for underserved populations, including Black women and rural/minority communities. These projects will use innovative strategies such as at-home blood pressure monitoring and telemedicine-assisted testing to address health disparities.
A new essay highlights how news stories about healthcare workers during COVID-19 often left out crucial socioeconomic and environmental contexts, which can impact consumer thoughts and responses. By introducing a public health framework, experts aim to broaden storytelling and reframed scientific information dissemination.
The European Society of Cardiology has published its first international guidelines on cardiomyopathies, covering all subtypes and specific recommendations for other than hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The guidelines aim to improve diagnosis, treatment and management of heart muscle diseases, emphasizing patient-centered care.
A new clinical study found that adjuvant treatment with Mitotane is not necessary for patients with low risk of recurrence if they have a complete R0 resection, low tumour stage and Ki-67 levels below 10%. This approach has shown no significant improvement in relapse rate but is associated with side effects.
A microscopic crack in platinum grew and then 'healed' itself by getting shorter after repetitive stretching, confirming Dr. Michael Demkowicz's 2013 prediction. The experiment used nanocrystalline metals with a small grain size, which allows for microstructural features to interact with cracks.
The new guidelines provide comprehensive advice on managing unstable angina and all types of acute myocardial infarction. Key findings include the importance of timely intervention to minimize heart muscle damage and the need for personalized care considering patient perspectives, needs, and beliefs.
Researchers found that sinking culled fruit trees into the Wadden Sea boosted local marine life diversity and abundance. The study shows native biodiversity can be restored using trees as reefs.
A new study presented at ESC Congress 2023 found that semaglutide improved heart failure-related symptoms, physical function, and exercise function in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesity. The treatment also resulted in greater weight loss compared to placebo.
Researchers found that tidal currents from Prydz Bay contribute significantly to basal melting on the Amery Ice Shelf, with a maximal tidal contribution estimated at 69%. This discovery suggests that tides may play a key role in Antarctica's ice shelf melting.
A new report argues that pupils with special educational needs and disabilities should be given equal opportunities to learn languages. Learning a second language can provide numerous benefits, including linguistic awareness, speech skills, and social interaction.
Higher-staffed and performing hospitals were more resilient during the pandemic, but patient experiences declined in all hospitals by late 2021. The study highlights the importance of hospital preparedness and performance in mitigating the effects of the pandemic on patient care.
A UC economist found a strong correlation between park funding and home values in Ohio communities. House prices were 13% higher three years after voting to renew tax levies for recreational areas, but not immediately after the vote. The study suggests that underfunded parks may be a contributing factor to lower housing values.
The Dasypeltis gansi, a harmless African snake, consumes eggs whole and can eat prey three to four times bigger than black rat snakes. This unique adaptation allows it to outeat Burmese pythons relative to its size.
Researchers mapped canopy soils to determine where they form and how they support biodiversity. These 'soil-in-miniature' contain abundant plant and animal life, including epiphytes and air plants.
A study found an enhanced temperature seasonality in China during the mid-Holocene, with a nationally averaged enhancement of 2.44°C or 9% for the multimodel mean. The change was closely related to seasonal contrast variation of surface energy fluxes, mainly due to net shortwave radiation.
The study found that mindfulness increases moral outrage and punishment for others in injustice, challenging the idea that it can numb people to such events. No bystanding behavior was observed across all studies, indicating that more people will help a person in distress when witnessing injustice.
Performing in a dance company strengthened the dancers' group identity, enabling them to negotiate their personal identity through embodied expression. This novel form of identity negotiation allowed the dancers to rediscover themselves and change their perception of the self.
A new NIH study found that high levels of certain minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis. The presence of sulfate, vanadium, and molybdenum was positively associated with increased incidence of lung infections.
Research reveals that heatwaves like the 2003 European heatwave could become the new norm, with increased mortality risks, especially for the elderly and poor. Ideal temperature ranges vary by location, and climate models predict a significant increase in heat-related deaths in coming years.
Researchers study microhabitats in Lake Tisza and find that diverse macrovegetation supports unique microhabitat diversity for benthic diatoms. Water management planning is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in multipurpose lakes.
Patients with valvular heart disease, congenital abnormalities, or pacemakers should prioritize prevention measures like twice-daily tooth cleaning and strict skin hygiene. The Guidelines emphasize the importance of patient education, antibiotic prophylaxis, and early diagnosis to combat infective endocarditis.
University of Louisville researchers have received a five-year, $11.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to investigate the connection between microorganisms and disease. The study will focus on various chronic conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes, periodontitis, and colorectal cancer.
Researchers find Tibetan Plateau's shape orchestrates airflows and radiation energy transfers, dictating sky temperatures and cloud cover over East Asia. The plateau enhances airflows that generate more clouds over South China, while its thermal influence creates areas of low pressure and surface warming.
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found that weightlessness affects T cells in astronauts' immune systems, making them less effective at fighting infections. The study's results could lead to new treatments for reversing these changes.
A recent study found that patients over 90 have higher complication and mortality rates after total hip arthroplasty (THA), but the risks can be minimized through careful patient selection and adequate preparation. Comorbidity has a major impact on THA risks, with certain conditions increasing the risk of complications and mortality.
A recent study published in Preventive Medicine found that erectile dysfunction is associated with a 34% increased risk of developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Additionally, 75% of patients developed prediabetes or type 2 diabetes within a year of ED diagnosis.
The study found that local communities in coastal Ecuador depend less on tagua trees today than their grandparents did, but still use them for cultural and supporting services. The research highlights the importance of conservation efforts to protect these ecosystem services.
Researchers have developed a new way to sort cells by type using light-based stimulated Raman spectroscopy, offering a label-free and nondestructive approach for various biomedical applications. The technique enables the separation of cells based on their intracellular chemical composition in high-throughput manner.
Prof. Zuankai WANG's innovative structured thermal armour (STA) resolves the Leidenfrost effect above 1,000°C, enabling efficient liquid cooling in extreme temperatures. This breakthrough applies to aero-engines, space-engines, nuclear reactors, and electronics devices, with far-reaching implications for chemistry and beyond.
Researchers developed a novel treatment for severe myocardial infarction by reducing inflammation and improving heart function. The treatment uses anti-inflammatory nanovesicles derived from fibroblasts with induced apoptosis, delivered specifically to macrophages at the site of myocardial infarction.
Researchers discovered a unique optical signature in magnetic beads, which can be used to detect pathogens like Salmonella. This technique enables quick detection within less than an hour, potentially revolutionizing food and water testing.
Patients with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and the new guidelines recommend systematic screening, lifestyle changes, and medication to reduce this risk. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of managing heart failure, kidney damage, and atrial fibrillation in these patients.
The WVU team evaluated Code Interpreter's features, finding it accessible to students but limited for scientists working with biological data. The plugin breaks down barriers for coding, but lacks internet access and parallel processing capabilities.
The NOAH-AFNET 6 trial found oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial high-rate episodes (AHRE) increases bleeding without reducing stroke risk. Patients with AHRE are at lower stroke risk than those with atrial fibrillation, but ESC guidelines recommend anticoagulation for prevention.
Researchers will examine neurological and psychological factors that lead to substance use in adolescents with anxiety symptoms. The study aims to identify predictors of adverse patterns of substance use and develop targeted interventions to prevent pathways.
Researchers found that students with disabilities are disproportionately placed in lower-level math courses due to cumulative disadvantage. The study's intersectional framework highlights the complex relationships between learning disability status, race, and socioeconomic status.
Researchers have developed a compact α-Al2O3 protective layer that can stick to metal surfaces, providing outstanding protection in high-temperature liquid metal environments. The layer's unique structure and properties promote adhesion strength and resist peeling, making it an innovative solution for extending the service life of liqu...
Researchers isolated the primary disease-causing component of muscular dystrophy to the mitochondrial permeability pore and found that preventing its function stops disease progression. A potential treatment strategy involves targeting the mitochondrial pore with a nontoxic inhibitor, which could provide benefits independently or in co...
Researchers Elzbieta Izbicka and Robert T. Streeper discuss the evolution of cancer drug development, highlighting recent progress and emerging challenges due to environmental factors. They also examine how artificial intelligence may impact future drug development.
Research by Kessler Foundation team found that processing speed plays a role in benefit from the modified Story Memory Technique on verbal list learning but not on prose memory tasks. This suggests that treating deficits in processing speed may lead to optimal outcomes for individuals with traumatic brain injury.
A RAND Corporation study found that patient experiences with hospitals declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with deficits largest at lower-performing and understaffed facilities. Hospitals with higher staffing levels were more resilient but eventually reported worse experiences as well.
Researchers develop innovative framework to evaluate establishment risks linked to invasive golden mussels in water diversion projects. Key environmental variables identified, including total nitrogen levels and optimal water temperature, which impact mussel reproduction and biofouling risk.
The European Society of Cardiology calls for competency-based cardiac imaging delivery to enhance effective and efficient patient care. This approach enables cardiologists to deliver high-quality imaging services, select the most appropriate modality for each clinical scenario, and provide informed decision-making.
Brandon Carpenter, a Kennesaw State University professor, received a $432,000 NIH grant to continue his research on epigenetic states and their inheritance in nematodes. Students will use the microscopic Caenorhabditis elegans worm to study neurological disorders.
Researchers discovered that inhibiting IGF2BP1 can extinguish its cancer-causing effects, leading to the formation of neuroblastomas. The study provides a promising new potential therapeutic approach for treating this childhood cancer.
The American Dental Association has released a new clinical practice guideline recommending the use of acetaminophen and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under 12. The guideline has been endorsed by the American Dental Association.
A new study found that mental health spending rose by 53% from March 2020 to August 2022 among privately insured Americans, with in-person care experiencing a significant increase. Despite plateaued telehealth use, overall mental health service use grew nearly 39%. The trend's sustainability remains uncertain.
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a novel 3D human cellular model that mimics the intricate interactions between brain cells and immune invaders, providing insights into how immune cells contribute to Alzheimer's disease progression. The study identified specific types of immune cells called CT8+ T Cells surg...
A focused update of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Heart Failure Guidelines incorporates latest evidence-based treatments for improved patient outcomes. New recommendations include SGLT2 inhibitors and intensive treatment strategies to reduce hospitalization and mortality.
A Rutgers-led study found a clear association between mental health disorders, cannabis use, and cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant and postpartum women in the US. The research highlights specific types of mental health disorders linked to cannabis use and CUD.
The NSL complex controls intraciliary transport genes essential for cilia formation and function. Loss of the complex leads to impaired assembly and activation of these genes, resulting in ciliopathies characterized by hearing loss, visual impairment, and kidney disease.
The Texas Heart Institute has received a five-year, $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance organ bioengineering. The project aims to develop transplantable bioartificial hearts to combat end-stage heart failure.
The series emphasizes the importance of anesthesiologists in addressing unmet needs of patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUDs) in the perioperative period. Anesthesiologists are urged to adopt a broader approach to effective disease management, incorporating trauma-informed patient care and increased collaboration with addiction me...
A study found that China suffered an estimated 1.87 million excess deaths among individuals 30 years and older during the first two months after ending its zero COVID policy. The lifted policy led to a significant increase in mortality rates, highlighting the need for continued public health measures.
Researchers have made a significant advancement in the synthesis of β-lactam scaffolds, structural components frequently found in essential antibiotics. The breakthrough uses nickel catalysts to overcome challenges in β-lactam synthesis, enabling more efficient and simplified production of high-value materials.
A research team at USTC realized single-pixel imaging of single living cells using 3D light-field illumination, achieving a resolution of up to 2.7 μm laterally and 37 μm axially. This breakthrough enables volumetric imaging of microscopic objects with high-performance 3D SPI.
Researchers found that phytosterols can reverse age-related hearing loss in mice by replenishing cholesterol in sensory cells. The study suggests that these plant-based compounds could be a convenient way to combat age-related hearing loss.
Researchers from Mount Sinai found that Asian Americans have a significantly high exposure to PFAS, with median exposure scores 89% higher than non-Hispanic whites. The study used advanced data science methods to account for complex exposure sources and heterogeneity across different groups.
A team of KAUST researchers has found a critical protein that regulates cell division and proliferation in breast cancer and leukemia. Their work clears the way for the development of targeted drugs by refuting recent challenges to their approach.