A recent study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found that only 35.9% of articles reported patient race, 15.4% reported ethnicity, and 8.3% reported income. Including demographics in multivariable analyses is crucial to determine the applicability of study results to diverse patient populations.
SourceLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center·JournalJournal of Bone and Joint Surgery·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 26, 2022
Researchers developed an EHR-embedded card study to replace traditional paper-based methods in clinic-based research. The digital tool increased efficiency and reduced labor costs, as each participant's responses were linked to clinic and patient data.
SourceAmerican Academy of Family Physicians·JournalThe Annals of Family Medicine·DateJul 26, 2022
A new study found that Black patients are six times more likely to have advanced vision loss after a glaucoma diagnosis, highlighting the need for early eye screening in this population. The research analyzed nearly 210,000 participants and used artificial intelligence to identify visual field loss patterns.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalTranslational Vision Science & Technology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJul 25, 2022
A new study from Dartmouth Cancer Center re-examines claims of high pediatric cancer rates in New Hampshire, revealing the Northeast region has a statistically significantly higher incidence of cancer compared to all other U.S. regions. Within the Northeastern states, no single state is an outlier, with significant variations in incide...
SourceDartmouth Health·JournalCancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 21, 2022
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A global survey of biodiversity experts finds that more species are threatened with extinction than previously thought, with estimates suggesting 30% of species have been lost since 1500. The study identifies climate change, pollution, and land-use changes as key drivers of biodiversity loss.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and the Environment·TypeSurvey·DateJul 18, 2022
Researchers found that 58.4% of humpback whales in the New York Bight Apex stayed more than one day and returned within or between years. The average length of stay was 37.6 days.
SourceRutgers University·JournalJournal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom·DateJul 14, 2022
A study found that widely-used kidney function tests are inaccurate for predicting kidney disease in African populations, suggesting a significant underestimation of kidney disease prevalence. The creatinine-based test was shown to be less effective due to unique biological characteristics in African populations, while the cystatin C t...
SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2022
A study analyzing U.K. residents' activities during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic found significant shifts in time spent on cultural activities, socializing, and traveling. Despite restrictions being lifted, many respondents continued to engage in online activities, highlighting the lasting impact of the pandemic on lifestyle changes.
A study of over 500,000 people found that those who always added salt to their food had a 28% increased risk of dying prematurely. This is equivalent to one more person in every hundred dying prematurely due to excessive salt intake.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeObservational study·DateJul 9, 2022
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Employment for people with disabilities reached an all-time high in June 2022, increasing to 34.9% of the labor force, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The employment-to-population ratio and labor force participation rate also rose significantly, reflecting the need for individuals and families to pick up extra income due to inflation.
A new theory suggests that lack of perceived safety in marginalized communities can have a direct impact on physical and mental health. This concept challenges decades-old thinking that minority stress is the primary cause of health disparities in the LGBTQ community.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNeuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews·TypeLiterature review·DateJul 6, 2022
Research found that hunger is strongly associated with feelings of anger, irritability, and lower levels of pleasure. The study tracked participants' emotions and hunger levels over 21 days, finding a significant link between hunger and negative emotional states.
SourceAnglia Ruskin University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateJul 6, 2022
According to the May COVID Update from National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE), unemployment declined for people with disabilities, while those without disabilities saw a slight increase. The data should be interpreted cautiously due to ongoing inflation concerns.
A study published in JAMA Oncology found significant disparities in breast biopsy delays among non-white women, with Black women experiencing the longest delays. Structural racism within healthcare facilities and screening site-specific factors contribute to these disparities.
SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalJAMA Oncology·TypeObservational study·DateJun 23, 2022
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A new study found that 85-90% of the increase in contraception use is due to meeting demand for reproductive control, not avoiding pregnancy. Women are successfully carrying out their preferences and achieving what they want, refuting the idea that decreased desire for children is driving the rise in contraception use.
SourceOhio State University·JournalStudies in Family Planning·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 23, 2022
A study published in PLOS ONE found an association between reduced estrogen and progesterone levels and increased risk of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea in postmenopausal women. Low estrogen levels were linked to a 19% decreased odds of snoring, while low progesterone levels were associated with a 9% decrease.
A new study found a close link between ageism and poor physical and mental health in older adults. Those with more health concerns experienced higher rates of everyday ageism, including internalized and interpersonal forms.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateJun 15, 2022
Research from the University of Georgia shows that monarch populations have remained relatively stable over the past 25 years due to summer breeding growth. The study suggests that population growth during the summer compensates for losses due to migration, winter weather, and environmental factors.
SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalGlobal Change Biology·DateJun 10, 2022
A genetic variant in nearly 30% of Greenlanders is linked to high cholesterol and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The variant, p.G137S, has a marked population-level impact, increasing the risk of high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease for up to 30% of the Greenlandic population.
SourceCell Press·JournalHuman Genetics and Genomics Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2022
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A new study by UCL researchers found that heavy drinkers in England are four times more likely to smoke than the general population. Those at risk of alcohol dependency who smoked had the highest smoking prevalence, with nearly a third starting smoking within five minutes of waking.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalThe Lancet Regional Health - Europe·TypeObservational study·DateJun 9, 2022
A study of North American settlers in the St. Lawrence Valley found that female marriage ages increased while male marriage ages decreased due to a male-skewed sex ratio. The findings suggest that this demographic imbalance had significant effects on union formation and population dynamics.
A new modeling study found that reducing excess prevalence of low birthweight, preterm birth, or small-for-gestational-age birth in low- and middle-income countries could lead to substantial long-term human capital gains. The study estimates potential gains of 20.3 million school years and $68.8 billion in lifetime income per birth coh...
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 8, 2022
A comprehensive register study at the University of Gothenburg shows individuals with diabetes have a substantially increased risk of left-sided heart valve disease. Lowering blood pressure and reducing other risk factors may even reduce this risk more than current treatment targets suggest.
SourceUniversity of Gothenburg·JournalCirculation·DateJun 8, 2022
Researchers found conversion messages to be more effective than one-sided messages in convincing vaccine-hesitant individuals to get vaccinated. The study showed that messages sharing a personal story of someone changing their mind about vaccines increased pro-vaccine attitudes and behavioral intentions among high hesitancy participants.
SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalHealth Communication·TypeSurvey·DateMay 31, 2022
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A UC Riverside study focuses on farm-working communities in the region, highlighting misinformation, lack of trust, and insecurity as major factors. The research emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to address health disparities and increase vaccine acceptance among vulnerable populations.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalBMC Public Health·TypeSurvey·DateMay 26, 2022
A recent study published in JACC: Advances has discovered a significant correlation between the racial demographics of cardiovascular disease fellowship programs and the race of their program directors. The study, led by Indiana University researcher Ankur Kalra, found that fellows from diverse backgrounds are more likely to be accepte...
SourceIndiana University School of Medicine·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateMay 24, 2022
A population-scale study found COVID-19 vaccination is effective in most cancer patients but offers lower protection and wanes quickly. Vaccine effectiveness was lower (65.5%) in cancer patients compared to the general population (69.8%), with higher hospitalization and death risks despite vaccination.
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·DateMay 23, 2022
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A new study examining body-worn camera use in Phoenix found that departmental policy is a crucial factor in determining activation rates. The study revealed that policies confining, structuring, and checking officer discretion significantly impact decisions on turning on the cameras.
SourceCrime and Justice Research Alliance·JournalJustice Quarterly·DateMay 16, 2022
Research from Washington University in St. Louis found that counties with a higher proportion of white residents have stronger anti-Black/pro-white attitudes, leading to larger disparities in traffic stops. The study suggests that racial demographics are a more reliable predictor of traffic stop discrepancies than racial biases.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPsychological Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 13, 2022
A recent study published in Journal of the American Pharmacists Association found that pharmacists are at a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population, with a rate of 20 per 100,000 pharmacists versus 12 per 100,000 in the general population.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalJournal of the American Pharmacists Association·DateMay 13, 2022
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A massive global study of diverse populations has significantly advanced the understanding of type 2 diabetes by identifying 117 genes that contribute to the disease. The research used genetic data from almost 181,000 people with type 2 diabetes and 1.16 million without it.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature Genetics·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMay 12, 2022
Researchers developed a time-efficient single item measure to assess self-control, confirming its interchangeability with 'will-power' and 'self-discipline'. People with lower self-control also report boredom and lower socioeconomic status.
SourceThe Polish Association of Social Psychology·JournalSocial Psychological Bulletin·DateMay 11, 2022
A new study reveals that urban residents have a simplistic understanding of coastal ecosystems and are less likely to take pro-environmental actions. The research highlights an issue known as urbanized knowledge syndrome, which can harm natural ecosystems and undermine community resilience.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·Journalnpj Urban Sustainability·DateMay 4, 2022
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Researchers at University of California - San Diego use electrical shocks to manipulate the demographic of bacterial communities, changing the ratio of cell types and controlling biofilm development. This technology offers a new tool to destabilize biofilms in healthcare and agriculture settings.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalCell Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2022
A recent study by Norwegian University of Science and Technology found little evidence to suggest that diversity or antipathy towards ethnic others affects attitudes towards equity or public action aimed at reducing inequalities. People who are already skeptical of immigrants do not increase in skepticism about welfare schemes, but rat...
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalInternational Journal on Minority and Group Rights·TypeSurvey·DateApr 29, 2022
Researchers investigated habitat conditions at Blick Mead site, finding partially open woodland conditions that would have supported large grazing herbivores. The study suggests hunter-gatherers used this space for 4,000 years before early farmers and monument-builders arrived in the region.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateApr 27, 2022
Handgun carrying rates have risen significantly among US adolescents, particularly White, rural, and higher income teens. In contrast, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and lower-income adolescents have seen a decrease in carriage rates over the same timeframe.
SourceBoston College·JournalPEDIATRICS·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 26, 2022
A large study found that over a third of ICU patients developed long COVID, compared to 6% of hospitalised patients and 1% of outpatients. Long COVID is associated with different clinical trajectories and characteristics depending on the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection severity.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·DateApr 25, 2022
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A study found significant birthweight inequalities among descendants of non-Western immigrants, widening gaps over generations. Despite universal healthcare and education in Sweden, these groups experience lower birthweights, raising concerns about systemic discrimination.
SourceStockholm University·JournalBMJ Global Health·TypeObservational study·DateApr 25, 2022
A population-wide study in Chile shows that a mix-and-match approach to booster vaccination provides the best protection against COVID-19. The study found that heterologous booster vaccines, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Astra Zeneca, were more effective than using the same vaccine for all three doses.
SourceEuropean Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·DateApr 23, 2022
Unemployment rates for people with disabilities increased in March, while those without disabilities still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. Despite this, people with disabilities are continuing to outperform their non-disabled counterparts in the labor market.
Researchers used symptom data from over 10 million participants to estimate regional COVID-19 prevalence and predict hospital admissions. The findings confirm previous reports that symptoms are related to community infection rates, providing a scalable tool for pandemic preparedness.
SourceUppsala University·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 21, 2022
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A study of 447 former college football players found an association between playing football and increased rates of cognitive and neurological disorders, as well as higher mortality rates. The findings suggest that football players may face unique health challenges beyond their playing careers.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 20, 2022
Researchers at Rutgers University found disparities in palliative care and hospice referrals among minority patient groups, highlighting the need for standardized policies to improve access. The studies revealed that language barriers, economic status, and cultural differences contribute to these gaps in care.
SourceRutgers University·JournalCancer Nursing·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 13, 2022
A new study published in the Chinese Medical Journal assessed mortality risk in middle-aged and older Chinese individuals with multiple diseases. The study identified four multimorbidity patterns, with cardiometabolic being the most common, and found that individuals with these patterns had a significantly increased mortality risk.
SourceCactus Communications·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeObservational study·DateApr 13, 2022
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A new study from Brown University's Policy Lab found that text-message vaccination campaigns work better when sent early, as all state residents ages 16 and up had been eligible for a shot four weeks before the campaign. Despite this, the messages' ineffectiveness was due to poor timing rather than the content.
SourceBrown University·JournalNature·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateApr 6, 2022
The American marten study found that monitoring the species has an 'umbrella effect' on 11 other mammals, detecting population declines. However, habitat loss and climate change threaten the marten's survival. The researchers developed a monitoring protocol for the winter season to detect protected species.
SourceUniversity of Maine·JournalEcosphere·DateApr 6, 2022
A new study found California's GVRO law had no impact on reducing firearm violence in San Diego County during its first four years. The researchers suggest individual-level benefits may exist for those directly affected by the law.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateApr 5, 2022
A University of Illinois-led study reveals a significant decline in tropical forest bird populations, with 70% of understory bird species experiencing a drop of half or more since 1977. The findings highlight the importance of long-term studies and the need to address the lack of data on tropical bird populations.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 4, 2022
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A study by UM researchers found that online camping reservations systems can exacerbate existing inequalities in national park access. Campers from higher-income areas and predominantly white communities are more likely to secure coveted sites. The team suggests a lottery system could help balance accessibility with protection of natur...
SourceThe University of Montana·JournalJournal of Park and Recreation Administration·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateApr 1, 2022
A new study finds that lung cancer screening is less common among those with poor health, with racial and ethnic disparities evident despite potential benefits. Non-Hispanic Black individuals are nearly half as likely to report lung cancer screening as non-Hispanic White individuals.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMar 31, 2022
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that Black patients with cancer faced significantly poorer COVID-19 outcomes, including higher hospitalization rates and death tolls. Structural racism in healthcare systems is believed to be a key factor contributing to these disparities.
SourceUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 28, 2022
A novel class of bed net that kills mosquitoes resistant to traditional insecticides by making them unable to move or fly significantly reduces malaria infection in children. The study found a 43% reduction in malaria prevalence and 44% reduction in clinical episodes over two years.
SourceUniversity of Ottawa·JournalThe Lancet·DateMar 28, 2022
Researchers analyzed health records of nearly half a million patients post-heart attack and found that depression was associated with a nearly 50% higher stroke risk compared to those without depression. The study highlights the need for greater attention to mental health in research and practice.
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A study found that living near high levels of transportation noise increases the risk of heart attack by 72%, with 5% of hospitalizations attributable to elevated noise levels. Noise exposure can cause chronic stress, sleep disturbances, and emotional distress, leading to cardiovascular health issues.
A study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals that income loss during COVID-19 significantly increases menstrual product insecurity, with lower-income and less educated individuals most vulnerable. The pandemic's impact on menstruation management challenges underscores the need for health and social policy legi...
SourceColumbia University's Mailman School of Public Health·JournalAmerican Journal of Public Health·DateMar 23, 2022
Researchers at CNIC discover that bone marrow activation is an early event in the development of atherosclerosis, leading to inflammation and plaque formation. The study identifies metabolic syndrome as a key trigger for this process.
SourceCentro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 22, 2022
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Researchers used a contrast pattern mining algorithm on publicly available data from 16,000 participants in the T1D Exchange Clinic Registry. The study found individuals with an immediate family history of Type 1 diabetes were more frequently diagnosed with hypertension and other co-occurring conditions.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalDiabetes Care·DateMar 21, 2022
The latest nTIDE February 2022 COVID Update reports little change in unemployment for people with and without disabilities, despite the decline of COVID-19 cases and lifting of pandemic restrictions. Experts note that labor force participation rates are improving for those with disabilities, but remain stagnant for those without.
A Bocconi University study used machine learning to analyze data on 2038 couples in Germany, finding that life satisfaction and housework are key predictors of union dissolution. The analysis also revealed complex interactions between variables, including the impact of personal traits like openness and extraversion.
SourceBocconi University·JournalDemography·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 10, 2022