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Research at University of Strathclyde suggests frequent social media use is not necessarily linked to addiction, contradicting previous studies on attentional bias. The study tested participants' attention towards specific apps and found no association with self-reported addictive severity or established measures of engagement.
UW researchers studied how to make online arguments more productive and centered around relationship-building. They found that people want to have difficult conversations online, but often avoid them due to lack of nuance or space for discussion. The team developed 12 potential technological design interventions, including democratizin...
A new AI tool analyzes COVID-19 conspiracy theories on Twitter, revealing how they evolve over time and incorporating details from unrelated theories. The study aims to help public health officials counter misinformation with factual campaigns.
Among people critically ill with COVID-19 hospitalized in an intensive care unit (ICU), a large study found that only 2% experienced a stroke after admission. Hemorrhagic stroke was linked to a significantly higher risk of death, while ischemic stroke did not increase mortality.
Research suggests that social and economic conditions in neighborhoods can affect brain health, with people living in disadvantaged areas showing faster decline on cognitive tests and more brain shrinkage on scans. The study's findings may indicate the earliest stages of dementia and highlight the importance of monitoring for early signs.
A new study published in Current Medical Research & Opinion found that adults who trust television and Facebook for news about the coronavirus pandemic are less knowledgeable. The survey of 5,948 adults in Pennsylvania showed that those who relied on social media and TV for news were less likely to answer COVID-19 questions correctly.
A preliminary study suggests that Black people with autoimmune neurologic diseases like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder may respond differently to a common therapy meant to modulate the immune system. After treatment, 76% of Black patients had detectable B-cell levels, compared to 33.3% of white patients.
Researchers developed guidelines to promote vaccines on social media, analyzing a grassroots campaign and finding that 78.9% of tweets were anti-vaccine despite the event's intention. The team recommends using personal narratives, partnerships, and inclusivity to create effective pro-vaccination campaigns.
Preliminary research found that half of children with MIS-C had neurologic symptoms, including headaches, encephalopathy, and hallucinations. The study also revealed that children with these symptoms were more likely to require ventilator support and drugs to stabilize their blood circulation.
A new study reveals that women are choosing to go grey as a means of self-expression and authenticity, despite societal pressure. Despite potential negative consequences, many report feeling happier and more confident in their natural appearance.
A new study found that people who rely on television and Facebook for COVID-19 news are less knowledgeable about the virus. The survey of 5,948 adults in Pennsylvania revealed a clear relationship between trusted news sources and knowledge of coronavirus.
A study of over 367,000 spinal fusion procedures found that hospital rankings based on complication rates are unreliable, as rankability is consistently low. The metric's ability to compare complication rates between hospitals varies depending on the year and volume of procedures performed.
A Northwestern University study finds that emotional reviews, not star ratings, predict business success in various industries such as movies, books, and restaurants. The research uses computational linguistics to analyze the emotionality of reviews and shows that higher emotionality is associated with greater success.
A new study found that adolescents who frequently see billboard or storefront advertisements for recreational cannabis are more likely to use the drug weekly and have symptoms of a cannabis use disorder. Researchers used social media sites and apps to recruit 172 teens, ages 15 to 19, who lived in states with legal recreational marijuana.
A study by UNSW found that areas with high misogynistic tweeting had higher rates of domestic and family violence, even after controlling for other factors. The researchers used big data from Twitter and local law enforcement records to examine the relationship between online hate speech and real-world violence.
A new study published in Neurology found that losing function in both senses may put individuals at greater risk of dementia and cognitive decline years later. Researchers analyzed data from 6,520 people between the ages of 58 and 101, finding that those with both hearing and vision impairments were twice as likely to develop dementia.
A study by McGill University found that Canadians exposed to US-based information on social media are more likely to consume and spread COVID-19 misinformation. The researchers analyzed the behaviors of 200,000 active Canadian Twitter users and found that exposure to US news outlets was associated with misperceptions about COVID-19.
A study by Elena Fedorova and colleagues found that Donald Trump's tweets about Russia caused noticeable depreciation of the rouble. The authors controlled for other variables such as oil prices and sanctions to isolate the impact of Trump's tweets on the exchange rate.
A recent study found that a higher percentage of people in Appalachia are unlikely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine compared to national numbers. The researchers also tested interventions to stop the spread of misinformation, finding that subtle warnings from trusted health influencers can make a difference.
The Ecological Society of America's virtual annual meeting will explore the theme 'Vital Connections in Ecology' from August 2-6, 2021. The event will feature live plenaries, panels, and pre-recorded presentations with accompanying discussion sessions.
A new study by the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome identifies a higher-than-expected rate of clonal hematopoiesis in individuals with Down syndrome between the age of one to 20 years old. This precocious clonal hematopoiesis is linked to an increased risk of leukemia, with oncogenic mutations dominating the TET2 gene.
Research suggests that exercise can delay cognitive decline in people with Parkinson's disease who have the APOE e4 gene variant. This study found that greater physical activity at the start of the study reduced APOE e4-related cognitive decline two years later.
A new study by the University of Georgia suggests that social media addiction is associated with an increased risk of cyberbullying behaviors among adolescents. Higher scores on social media addiction tests, more time spent online, and identifying as male were linked to a greater likelihood of perpetrating cyberbullying.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that consuming online partisan news leads to a decrease in trust in the media. After eight weeks, participants' trust in the media appeared to decrease, and this effect remained detectable nearly a year later.
A study found that exposure to partisan news increased knowledge of recent events but decreased trust in mainstream media. Increased browsing on homepage websites was also observed.
Researchers examine the use of left atrial function indexes to evaluate left atrial function in cardiovascular disease. The study highlights their effectiveness in risk stratification and prognosis for conditions like heart failure and coronary heart disease.
Using 3D Lorenz Scatter Plots to detect patients with atrioventricular node double path caused by interpolated ventricular premature systoles. The study found specific patterns on 24-hour Holter recordings, revealing the presence of an atrioventricular node double conduction path.
A study reviewed 286 patients who underwent ICD implantation between 2013 and 2016, assessing appropriateness based on AUC. The results showed a high rate of appropriate ICD implantations and very low prevalence of rarely appropriate implantations.
Researchers found that narcissists are insecure, using flexing behaviors to cope with low self-worth, which further aggravates their insecurities. The study's results suggest that vulnerable narcissism is a better understanding of genuine narcissism.
Biologists Auke-Florian Hiemstra and Liselotte Rambonnet found reports of various animals becoming entangled in corona waste, including foxes, birds, hedgehogs, seagulls, crabs, and bats. The diversity of affected species is considerable, with vertebrates and invertebrates on land, in freshwater, and seawater also impacted.
A 30-year study found that women's sports receive almost no attention on TV news and SportsCenter, while men's sports dominate the airtime. Despite some bright spots, such as increasing live televised coverage and prominent news outlets like the Los Angeles Times, the overall lack of coverage is significant.
A combination of metoclopramide and diphenhydramine has been shown to reduce headache pain by more than five points in people who experienced a head trauma. However, the study's results may not be generalizable due to the participants' limited socioeconomic access.
A recent study used neuroimaging and AI to uncover the brain's network for sentence understanding, finding activity in multiple regions including anterior and posterior temporal lobes. The researchers also predict patterns of brain activity using an AI model trained on Facebook data.
This study analyzed 111 Hispanic CMML patients from Puerto Rico, revealing significantly lower rates of overall cytogenetic abnormalities and trisomy 8. The findings suggest a favorable prognosis in these patients, potentially due to lower mutation rates in ASXL1 and SETBP1.
A large study of 11,679 nine- and ten-year-old children found potentially life-threatening brain abnormalities in 1 in 500 children and minor abnormalities in 1 out of 25. The study aims to save lives by reviewing MRI scans for incidental findings.
A study by Universitat Oberta de Catalunya found that 80% of Spanish health professionals are willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The main reasons for not wanting vaccination were concerns about safety and side effects. The low acceptance rate among nursing staff is particularly worrying, as they are closely involved with patients.
Research reveals that although more stroke patients are receiving mechanical clot removal, racial disparities in treatment persist. The study found a significant difference in short- and long-term outcomes between non-Hispanic white patients and those from other racial and ethnic groups.
A Delphi survey conducted by City University reveals that experts prioritize protecting personal privacy online due to risks like cyberbullying and financial loss. The study identifies key areas for further research into online privacy, including social networks and regulation.
Patients treated via mobile stroke units received clot-busting medications faster and more often, leading to significant improvements in recovery and reduced disability. The study found that one-third of patients were treated within an hour, with 53% making a complete recovery after three months.
A new study by MIT scholars finds that most people who share false news stories online do so unintentionally, and that their sharing habits can be modified through reminders about accuracy. Inattention and knowledge deficits are key factors in the spread of misinformation, rather than deception.
The American Educational Research Association's 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting will showcase innovative scholarship in education research. The meeting will feature high-quality and timely education research from over 2,200 sessions, including keynote speakers.
Researchers at Penn State developed FairGNN, a novel framework that estimates sensitive attributes to reduce bias in graph neural networks. The model maintains high performance on node classification using limited user-supplied information while reducing bias.
Research at the University of Strathclyde found that people with high emotional intelligence are more likely to identify fake news correctly. Participants who scored highly in emotional intelligence tests made fewer errors and were more discerning in their assessment of veracity.
Research suggests that stroke survivors are at a higher risk of attempting or dying by suicide, with rates of depression among survivors ranging from 28% to 35%. The study analyzed over 2 million stroke survivors and found a significant association between stroke and increased suicidal thoughts.
Mobile stroke units are ambulances with specialized staff and equipment to provide rapid stroke treatment on the way to the hospital. They administer medications to restore blood flow, control bleeding or lower high blood pressure before reaching the emergency department.
Research presented at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2021 found that silent heart attacks may increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older. Participants who had evidence of a silent heart attack had a 47% increased risk of developing a stroke, compared to those without a silent heart attack.
Black and Hispanic women aged 65-74 years old with stroke had more severe strokes than their white counterparts. Researchers found that these women were also more likely to be sent to skilled nursing or rehabilitation centers after discharge, despite having similar health insurance coverage.
A diet high in healthful plant-based food may reduce the risk of ischemic stroke, with participants who consumed more plant-based foods showing an 8% lower risk. Researchers found no association between vegetarian diets and stroke risk, but noted that the quality of plant-based foods was a key factor.
Research on opioid use among Black people is scarce due to historical exclusion and underrepresentation. The review identifies key disparities in overdose risk, treatment access, and prescription opioid use, emphasizing the importance of culturally informed care.
A new study reveals that taking time out from an online campaign can help restore energy and morale of exhausted activists. By adopting sensory retreat tactics, campaigners can recover their emotional energy and maintain momentum in the face of trolling and abuse.
The American Educational Research Association's (AERA) annual meeting will showcase innovative scholarship in education research. Attendees can engage with leading thinkers, explore high-quality education research, and connect with policymakers and practitioners.
A recent UNLV study reveals that older communication technologies like phone calls and emails are more effective at reducing pandemic-related loneliness and stress than newer options like video chats and social media. In contrast, video gaming and online interactions actually increased feelings of isolation and anxiety.
A recent study from Washington State University reveals that people who blindly trust information on social media are more likely to believe conspiracy theories, even if they can identify misinformation. Researchers found that a strong trust in social media information lowers the ability to reject conspiracy beliefs, highlighting the n...
A study analyzing over 7,000 tweets from four European public broadcasters found that sports information on social media is dominated by men's football, leaving out women's sports and minority disciplines. The study also highlights a lack of diversity in terms of gender and disability representation.
Coronavirus skeptics have been using state-of-the-art data visualizations to advocate for opposing approaches to the pandemic, often creating counter-visualizations that are indistinguishable from those shared by mainstream sources. Researchers found that these visualizations were not just sloppy or lacking in data literacy, but rather...
Researchers analyzed hundreds of thousands of geotagged tweets and found a correlation between COVID-19 social distancing messages and reduced local mobility the following day. The study provides evidence for the impact of online discourse on human behavior during the pandemic.
A preliminary study found that golf was better than tai chi in improving balance and mobility for people with Parkinson's disease. Golf participants were also more likely to continue with the activity, which may be attributed to its popularity among older adults.
A recent study highlights pitfalls associated with cybervetting, revealing that it assesses a candidate's moral character and often reflects explicit or implicit biases. The study calls for clear guidelines on the use of cybervetting to prevent bias in hiring processes.
A preliminary study found that people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are at a higher risk of experiencing worsening symptoms during periods of anomalously warm weather. The study estimated an excess of over 2,900 medical visits related to MS due to rising temperatures.
A study analyzing parents' reviews on GreatSchools.org found that reviews correlated with test scores and demographics, not school effectiveness. Reviews from affluent neighborhoods provided more information about test scores, while language associated with school effectiveness was less used.