A study published in the Journal of Dental Research found that dental plaque accumulation led to increased neutrophil activity in black males, but not in other groups. This response may indicate a higher risk for infections and heart disease in these individuals.
The Regenstrief Institute has developed technologies to enable rapid, secure bi-directional exchange of health information between clinical sources and public health organizations. This allows for efficient sharing of information on emerging risks and outbreak detection.
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have received over $12 million in grants to support innovative research and create jobs. The funding is being used to explore treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, among others.
A study found that one in five doctors are uncomfortable working with surrogates, reporting ineffective communication and increased stress levels. The lack of clear guidelines for surrogate decision makers can lead to difficult decisions, causing distress for both physicians and families.
A national survey found that a majority of Americans believe in 'myths' about health care reform, including statements on end-of-life decisions, abortions, and illegal immigrants. The survey also showed that Republicans and Independents are more likely to believe these assertions.
A new healthcare delivery model called GRACE improves health and quality of life for low-income seniors, decreasing emergency department visits and hospital admissions. The program's personalized care approach reduces high-cost hospitalizations and saves money.
A recent IU survey found that Americans are divided on government involvement in health insurance, with support varying by party affiliation and age. The 'public option' and 'Medicare-like plan' garnered more support among Democrats, while the single-payer option appealed to younger respondents.
A study found that hospital discharge summaries are inadequate at documenting tests with pending results and information about outpatient follow-up providers. The researchers identified 668 discharges with pending test results, where only 16% of the tests were mentioned in the summaries.
Researchers found that healthcare providers use paper for efficiency, ease of use, and memory aid purposes. They recommend decreasing alerts to avoid information overload.
A study by Riley Hospital for Children and Indiana University School of Medicine found that parents of children with special health care needs mostly use the right type of car seat, but often misuse it. The researchers also discovered that many children would benefit from additional body-positioning support to ensure safe transportation.
Researchers are developing innovative cell cycle-based strategies to stimulate heart muscle tissue repair, as well as studying molecular mechanisms of non-compaction of the left ventricle. The goal is to identify risk factors associated with death and improve treatment outcomes for children with congenital heart defects.
Despite significant research efforts, no effective way to prevent or treat delirium has been identified. The study found that only 13 randomized controlled studies on promising drugs were conducted from 1966 to 2008, and none of them were effective in preventing or treating delirium.
A new study found that inhaled growth hormone is well-tolerated by children with growth hormone deficiency and can safely deliver the medication to their bloodstream over a one-week period. The inhaler was preferred over traditional injections, which can be painful and difficult to administer.
A four-year NIH grant enables researchers to track health behaviors and microorganism changes in 72 adolescent males, ages 14-17. The study aims to identify normal variations and how they influence susceptibility to infections.
A study by Indiana University Center for Health Policy and Professionalism found that 59% of physicians support government legislation for National Health Insurance. Nearly every medical specialty showed an increase in levels of support for national health insurance.