The Chatbot Assessment Reporting Tool (CHART) statement outlines 12 key reporting items for chatbot health advice studies, providing a checklist and methodological diagram. This guideline supports stakeholders in reporting, understanding, and interpreting the findings of such studies.
Private equity hospitals reduce staffing, leading to increased patient transfers, shortened ICU stays, and higher ED mortality. This results in decreased capacity to deliver care, with reduced salary expenditures per bed day for emergency departments and ICUs.
Researchers at Hebrew SeniorLife discovered a U-shaped relationship between home ambient temperature and self-reported attention difficulty in older adults. Attention was optimal between 20°C and 24°C, with worsening difficulties outside this range.
A USC study found that most unsheltered Angelenos face significant gaps in accessing basic needs such as food, water, and hygiene. The research revealed that less than a quarter of participants had access to a toilet, and over half ate fewer than one meal per day.
A new study by George Mason University found that maintaining dental care habits is associated with better overall health, including more frequent eye and physical exams, healthier habits, and higher ratings of overall well-being. The research also explored the complex relationship between anxiety and dental care-seeking behavior.
A study analyzed antibiotic prescribing patterns in Arkansas Medicaid's patient-centered medical home (PCMH) program. The results showed a decrease in pediatric and adult age group claims, with clinics that prescribed the least antibiotics having lower rates in 2021 compared to previous years.
A Georgia State University researcher has received a $25,000 grant to develop mechanisms for treating obesity and related metabolic dysfunctions. The goal is to identify therapeutic candidates with strong clinical translation capabilities.
A study found that ultrasound-guided IUD insertion is faster than conventional methods, reducing procedure time by an average of seconds. Despite this, pain levels were not significantly different between the two groups.
A study of 4,905 US early-career family physicians found that those with higher educational debt tended to work more hours per week and were more likely to report burnout symptoms. Physicians working over 60 hours a week were nearly three times more likely to experience burnout.
A University of Delaware-led research team has developed a new type of catalyst that enhances conversion of plastic waste into liquid fuels more quickly and with fewer undesired byproducts. The catalyst achieves reaction rates nearly two times faster than those previously reported, producing targeted production of liquid fuels while mi...
A 16-year study found increasing patient complexity and fewer patients seen by family physicians in Alberta, Canada, with notable changes including higher proportions of older adults and those with multiple chronic conditions. This trend has significant implications for primary care access and workforce planning.
A nationwide study found patient death rates increased in emergency departments of U.S. hospitals acquired by private equity firms, with staffing cuts and salary reductions proposed as likely explanations. The researchers also found transfers of patients to other hospitals and shortened stays in intensive care units.
A 'light-touch' EHR referral strategy successfully connected patients with prediabetes to community-based DPPs, with 122 out of 577 referred patients enrolling. The strategy was used by 30% of targeted clinicians and accounted for over half of all referrals.
After ACA, usual source of care increased from 67% to 68%, with gains in low-income rural and urban areas. Insurance barriers decreased, while accessibility and individual preferences improved for low- and middle-income adults.
The Rice WaTER Institute hosted the Water Nexus Conference 2025, bringing together industry, policy, and research experts to discuss integrated approaches for safe and reliable water systems. Key findings include the need for innovative technologies, capital structuring, and operational efficiency to close the growing funding gap in wa...
A pre-visit questionnaire with EHR integration significantly improved family history documentation, with 16.1% of patients having new entries within 30 days. This approach also supported personalized prevention and referrals, including screening recommendations and lifestyle advice.
Researchers at UT Dallas discovered a connection between chronic sickle cell disease pain and the bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. By transplanting beneficial bacteria into mice with sickle cell disease, they alleviated chronic pain, highlighting the role of gut microbiomes in driving chronic pain.
A new study published in JAMA Network Open shows that regular phone support after losing weight is crucial for maintaining weight loss. Participants who received monthly phone calls maintained an average of 8% weight loss from their starting weight, with about 60% keeping off at least 5% of their initial weight.
A new study links H. pylori infection to gastric cancer progression through consistent protein markers, including OLFM4 and ENO1, which stratify patients by cancer risk. The findings provide insights into the biology of infection-induced carcinogenesis and offer potential biomarkers for early detection.
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have implicated lipids in the initiation of LC3-associated phagocytosis (LAP), a specialized process for degrading dead cells and microbes. This finding opens new avenues for exploring therapeutic strategies to modulate LAP in diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a deadly malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes underdeveloped lungs, leading to high mortality rates. Researchers discovered increased numbers of inflammatory cells in human lung tissue, both before and after birth, which may influence lung structure development.
A new eyedrop formula has shown promising results in delivering lutein, a protective antioxidant compound, to the retina to support retinal health and potentially slow or prevent damage. The formula uses nanotechnology called cubosomes to deliver drugs and has the potential to transform how we manage age-related macular degeneration.
A new study reveals that states ending emergency SNAP benefits during the pandemic led to increased difficulty affording food and household expenses, especially for households with children. This reduction in funding threatens the health and well-being of millions of families reliant on the program.
A new framework developed by Cranfield University aims to balance AI's benefits with safety and fairness concerns in disaster response. The study shows the framework outperforms human operators and conventional AI systems, providing 39% higher accuracy across various scenarios.
The University of Surrey and National Central University will collaborate on live missions and space hardware, providing practical experience for students. This partnership aims to address the global space industry skills shortage through career professional development and degree programmes.
Researchers have identified distinct genetic adaptations in European cisco populations adapted to fresh, saline, or brackish water, as well as varying spawning times. These findings can inform sustainable management practices and improve our understanding of the impact of environmental factors on roe quality.
A study found that women receiving mental health services had faster reductions in depression over time, emphasizing the potential impact of scalable interventions during this critical period. The research underscores the importance of routine and consistent screening, monitoring, and treatment of perinatal depression and anxiety.
Dr. Daniel Lackland, a global leader in hypertension research, will receive the 2025 Population Research Prize for his population-level research on hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The prize recognizes his efforts to address gaps in cardiovascular disease outcomes, particularly among underserved communities.
Climate change is allowing disease-carrying insects to spread into new areas, resulting in a growing number of West Nile virus infection cases in Europe. The virus can attack the nervous system and brain, causing symptoms like fever, headache, and malaise, with severe consequences for vulnerable individuals.
Dr. Eggener brings extensive expertise in prostate and testicular cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment to UCLA Health. He aims to improve prostate cancer detection and treatment through research.
A new JCOM study reveals that science journalists act as 'knowledge brokers,' negotiating with their audiences to convey accurate information. The researchers found that public trust in science is not uniformly declining, but rather fragmented and dependent on social, political, and media contexts.
The partnership enables AI-driven design, antibody development, payload-linker synthesis, and clinical development to accelerate ADC drug discovery and development. The collaboration aims to deliver more effective treatment options for cancer patients worldwide by integrating cutting-edge technology and expertise.
A new study from the University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences suggests that regular mammograms may still offer significant benefits for women in their 80s. The study found that screened women were more likely to have surgery to remove the tumor and had a lower risk of cancer returning and dying compared to unscreened women.
Scientists at Tokyo University of Science used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to study the hierarchical dynamics of water in crystal nanopores, revealing a new phase called premelting state. This phase exhibits contradictory states and fast rotational motions.
Education researchers at KU identify seven key problems in the field, including reviewer burnout and overgeneralizing. They propose transforming research by considering ethical, equitable, and sociotechnical inquiry and democratizing research through student involvement.
Researchers found that bullying activates social and emotional brain networks, as well as autonomic threat response systems, leading to increased risk of mental and somatic health issues. Viewers with previous bullying experiences show stronger neural responses to bullied individuals, highlighting the long-term effects of bullying.
Researchers at University of Bergen found that adding nanoparticles made from carbon and cobalt to weak vinegar solutions kills several dangerous bacterial species, including Staphylococcus aureus. The treatment is non-toxic to human cells and can remove bacterial infections from wounds without affecting healing.
A study from Boston University School of Medicine found that a wristband cooling device significantly reduced severe hot flash episodes among participants with breast cancer, prostate cancer, and postmenopausal women. The device was shown to reduce severe hot flash episodes by 46% and daily hot flashes by 18%.
Researchers from Japan developed a new statistical method to increase accuracy of flood risk projections across 70% of the Earth's landmass. This approach merges climate scenarios with different socioeconomic pathways, offering policymakers powerful insights for adaptation and preparedness strategies.
The NASA IMAP mission aims to explore the boundary of the heliosphere, where solar material collides with interstellar space. The SwRI-developed CoDICE sensor will measure the distribution and composition of interstellar pickup ions.
The American Heart Association and NFL Foundation collaborated on a program that awarded Super Bowl tickets and $50,000 in school equipment to students who completed the Hands-Only CPR training. This initiative aims to increase awareness of cardiac emergencies and empower young people with lifesaving skills.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has launched GLIDE, an integrated global registry to connect patient data from IBD registries worldwide. This initiative aims to accelerate insights into complex clinical questions, driving improvements in care for those living with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Scientific research indicates that Spain must significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from road traffic and control industrial emissions to lower tropospheric ozone levels before 2030. Implementing measures such as maximizing renewable energy use, promoting electrification of transportation, and implementing emission controls for...
Researchers developed a palm-sized, portable multimaterial printer using electrowetting on dielectric technology to print conductive and insulating liquids. The printer allows for on-site fabrication of origami devices with customizable shapes and functions, enabling site-specific sensor deployment in resource-limited environments.
A new study reveals that dried fish is an overlooked yet vital source of nutrition for millions of people across Africa, particularly for young children and women. The research found that even small portions of dried fish contribute significantly to recommended nutrient intakes for essential minerals like iron and zinc.
RECA Educación, a Colombian non-profit network, has been awarded the Europlanet Prize for Public Engagement 2025. The organization brings science education to schools and communities in Colombia, reaching hundreds of schools across the country.
Researchers create subwavelength dimer-on-film nanocavities to excite magnetic dipole resonance, enabling Lorentz-force-driven second-harmonic generation with high efficiency. The approach breaks conventional design paradigms and offers a new framework for studying magnetic field-related nonlinear optical processes.
A research team developed a pipeline using pre-trained large language models to unify radiology and pathology reports, achieving high accuracy in tumor presence and stability. The system also predicted survival outcomes without additional training, distinguishing high-risk from low-risk groups.
A new international study found that 35% of respondents couldn't define cystitis correctly, highlighting the need for public education on UTIs amid rising antibiotic resistance. Women are significantly more affected by UTIs, but awareness is lower among men and younger adults.
A study from Linköping University reveals that Ukraine's ability to maintain public services during the war can be attributed to the collaboration between citizens and authorities. The researchers highlight the importance of trust within society in creating a robust and credible response to crises like war.
Researchers at TU Wien have created a new type of time crystal through the interaction of particles in a two-dimensional lattice held by laser beams. The emergence of this phenomenon challenges previous thought that quantum fluctuations could only hinder the formation of time crystals.
This study found a significant association between arsenic exposure and MASLD in humans, with higher urinary arsenic levels increasing the risk ofMASLD. The analysis also showed that arsenic exposure persisted across key subgroups, suggesting its contribution to hepatic steatosis even at moderate exposure levels.
In a new study, researchers from Umeå University found that ice at minus ten degrees Celsius releases more iron from common minerals than liquid water at four degrees Celsius. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles increase dissolution, releasing organic compounds and fuelling further chemical reactions.
The brain divides vision between its two hemispheres to enable seamless perception. Researchers at the Picower Institute found that different frequencies of brain waves are encoded and transferred information from one hemisphere to the other before an object crosses the middle of the field of view.
A new type of dialysis filter called Elisio HX is being tested in a clinical trial to determine if it improves survival rates and reduces hospitalizations for patients with kidney failure. The five-year multicentre randomized trial will include up to 4,800 patients across Canada.
Researchers highlight NAD+ supplements as potential key to healthier ageing and disease prevention, but call for larger studies. Early trials report improvements in memory, movement, and metabolism.
The SpIRIT nanosatellite has successfully completed its initial phase, marking a significant achievement for Australia's place in the global space industry. The satellite will now transition to scientific observation, scanning large areas of space using its HERMES X-ray detector to spot cosmic explosions called gamma rays bursts.
According to a study by Vamsi Kanuri, banks that successfully identify fraudsters see increased customer loyalty and retention. Customers who are victimized by fraud lose trust if the bank can't identify the perpetrator, leading to a 40% increase in defection compared to those who were never defrauded. However, when the real culprit is...
A systematic review and meta-analysis found a strong association between alcohol consumption per capita and an increase in suicide mortality rates. The study suggests that targeting alcohol consumption may be a useful strategy for comprehensive national suicide prevention efforts.
Developed by a multidisciplinary team at Politecnico di Milano, the BAMBI device is an effective engineering solution to stop postnatal haemorrhages. The kit includes a rectal probe and saline solution with a patented connector for safe assembly.