New screening tool can assess cognition issues in older adults A self-administered screening tool, developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers, can effectively and efficiently assess cognition issues in older adults. Mar 1, 2023 0 33
Review finds disparity in presumptive chlamydia and gonorrhea treatment rates despite CDC guidelines A Regenstrief Institute-led review of studies on proactive health services for chlamydia and gonorrhea has found that rates of presumptive treatment—antibiotics prior to laboratory test confirmation—varies widely. Mar 1, 2023 0 12
Protein partnership effectively fends off pancreatic cancer progression Scientists at VCU Massey Cancer Center have uncovered a previously unrecognized relationship between two sets of proteins that operate in tandem to fend off the growth of pancreatic cancer. The findings could provide pivotal ... Mar 1, 2023 0 38
Dutch health care system isn't prepared for pregnant transgender men, says study Transgender men can, and often wish to, become pregnant. However, they do need extra guidance and care providers often lack the necessary knowledge and skills. Amsterdam UMC is the first to conduct qualitative research into ... Mar 1, 2023 0 15
Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focused therapy is highly effective for children and adolescents who have experienced repeated traumatic events such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. This is the conclusion ... Mar 1, 2023 0 4
Depression linked to immune response in some people A link between depression and changes in counts of several types of immune cells in the blood has been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol's MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit. These findings, published in ... Mar 1, 2023 0 17
One year of digital contact tracing: Who was more likely to install the NHS COVID-19 app? Regional differences in uptake of the NHS COVID-19 app were related to the extent to which people believed that the app was relevant to their everyday life. Mar 1, 2023 0 10
Taking vitamin D could help prevent dementia, study finds Taking vitamin D supplements may help ward off dementia, according to a new, large-scale study. Mar 1, 2023 0 150
High blood pressure during pregnancy linked to later cognitive problems High blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of thinking problems later in life, according to a study published in the March 1, 2023, online issue of Neurology. Researchers found that ... Mar 1, 2023 0 14
Underexamined and underreported: New briefing on domestic abuse and suicidality Domestic abuse by a partner is also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). It is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as behavior within an intimate relationship which includes acts of physical violence, sexual ... Mar 1, 2023 0 9
