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A study found that Black and Hispanic women are more likely to develop idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition characterized by increased pressure in the fluid surrounding the brain. Obesity is the primary risk factor for the condition, which can cause chronic headaches, vision problems, and permanent vision loss.
A study found that people's level of persuasion is not directly affected by the number of views a YouTube video has. Rather, viewers' perception of the message as truthful and believable is key. Participants rated messages as more persuasive when they felt they were believable and trustworthy.
A study found patient satisfaction scores differed significantly among patients with different types of insurance coverage, with Medicare scoring the highest and Medicaid the lowest. The researchers call for further studies to explore the underlying reasons for this payor-specific bias.
A new online game and campaign using 'pre-bunking' tactics have been shown to boost people's confidence in detecting misinformation about COVID-19. The Go Viral! game, launched by the University of Cambridge, increases players' ability to perceive manipulativeness compared to genuine news.
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University developed Segcache, a system that improves cache efficiency by up to 60% by grouping similar items and removing expired ones. The system was tested on Twitter's production system and has been incorporated into its infrastructure.
A team of researchers developed an AI technique to accurately detect sarcasm in social media text. The model identifies patterns and cue words that indicate sarcasm, enabling more effective customer feedback analysis.
A new study finds that consumers penalize brands less when an algorithm causes a brand harm crisis, as perceived agency and responsibility for the error mediate their responses. Marketers should deploy and monitor algorithms with heightened vigilance and provide technological supervision to reduce negative consumer responses.
Studies found Twitter's real-time Q&A sessions and semi-anonymous interactions can benefit students' engagement and confidence. However, barriers to Twitter's use in dental education include privacy concerns and professionalism issues.
Researchers are bridging gaps between scientists from different fields to merge knowledge and create innovated, reliable products. Biophotonic innovations are expected to transform healthcare for the next few decades.
A study published in Applied Network Science found that polarization and mobilization on social media can affect infection figures, particularly in the USA. The research suggests that politicized information dissemination can exacerbate the incidence of infection, especially when opposing measures are not consistently followed.
A new study published in Clinical Psychological Science found little evidence of increased association between adolescents' technology engagement and mental health problems. Only social media use showed a slight increase in emotional problems, while other associations remained consistent or decreased over time.
A study found that users of conservative and social media were more likely to believe in COVID-19 conspiracies, with a significant increase in belief from March to July 2020. Mainstream news consumption was associated with decreased conspiracy beliefs.
A study by Michigan State University found that excessive social media use can lead to poor mental health due to limited real-life social support. The research suggests that people who engage in too much social media use often receive less social support in their daily lives, which can negatively impact their mental well-being.
A study found that people who customize their online spaces with a strong sense of identity are less likely to adopt health advice. In contrast, those who feel a sense of control are more likely to perceive the ads as threatening, leading to negative reactions. Researchers suggest customizing interfaces to preserve users' sense of cont...
Researchers found that abstract, technical, and passive writing hinders readers' understanding. Studies showed that clearer writing leads to more citations. Overcoming the 'curse of knowledge' is key to making a greater impact with research.
A study by University of Oregon researchers found strong support for face coverings on US Twitter, with a majority of users supporting mask-wearing. Media coverage of anti-mask sentiments fueled the rhetoric of those opposed, but the majority of users ignored this rhetoric and instead supported mask-wearing.
Researchers found that dermal fillers can produce local lifting effects in areas like the forehead and temple, with combined injection techniques offering larger benefits. The study's findings broaden the applicability of facial injectables to achieve local and regional lifting effects.
A study published in Neurology found that people living in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status experience worse stroke recovery, including more disability and depression. The study suggests that factors such as access to public spaces and perceived safety may contribute to these outcomes.
The 101st AATS Annual Meeting focuses on Diversity without Exclusion in a Culture of Safety, with keynote speakers including Condoleezza Rice and William G. Kaelin, Jr. AATS members will discuss advances in cardiothoracic surgery and related specialties.
Research shows that between 60-70% of attention on social media platforms is focused on just 10 popular domains, while new competitors struggle to survive. The study's findings indicate a decline in online diversity and a potential for artificially high prices and constraints on innovation.
Scientists analyzed Twitter data during the 2019 Spanish general elections and Charlie Hebdo attack, finding a modular structure with internal hierarchies responding to user interests. This breakthrough in network analysis sheds light on the conditions required for coexistence of macro-scale patterns.
A new study found that Black and Hispanic stroke survivors are at higher risk of having changes in the brain's blood vessels that can lead to a second bleeding stroke. The research, published in Neurology, suggests that these differences may be due to disparities in healthcare access and severity of cerebral small vessel disease.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.