The MemTrax continuous recognition test for advanced cognitive impairment screening A new editorial paper was published in Aging, titled "Advancing screening for cognitive impairment: the memtrax continuous recognition test." Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Closing the epilepsy treatment gap in Bolivia: Three decades of initiatives The epilepsy treatment gap in Latin America is approximately 60%, but the treatment gap in rural areas of the region can reach 90%. In Bolivia, contributors to the treatment gap are similar to factors in other remote, lower-resource ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Central component of infection revealed in people living with HIV Professor Simona Stäger's team has made a breakthrough in the study of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The researchers have identified the mechanism by which memory CD4+ T lymphocytes—cells that play a major role ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Investigating a pharmacist-led intervention to optimize oral antimicrobial prescriptions in a dental setting The battle to stop the increase of superbugs in hospitals has been an ongoing struggle for health care professionals. Dentists are currently facing a medical challenge of antimicrobial resistance in health care settings. Jul 13, 2023 0 2
Overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased from 2003 to 2019 The overall incidence rate of pediatric cancer increased on average from 2003 to 2019, peaking in 2016, according to a study published online July 11 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
High ozone exposure linked to increased mortality: New insights from a comprehensive Chinese national cohort study In a new study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers from Wuhan University of Science and Technology revealed that even a modest increase of 10 μg m−3 in O3 concentration was associated with ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Research team develops tool that counts brain lesions in seconds An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio accurately counts brain lesions on MRI scans within seconds. Once it is adapted to the clinic, the AI tool should ... Jul 13, 2023 0 81
Your neighborhood may increase risk of hospitalization from COVID-19 The range of COVID-19 symptoms varies—some feel a mild cold, others are hospitalized, while others perish. Many studies have linked the severity of COVID-19 symptoms with an individual's biological factors, but less is ... Jul 13, 2023 0 32
Higher maternal death rates among black women tied to racism, sexism, UN says Black women are more likely to die during or soon after childbirth due to systemic racism and sexism in the medical system, not genetics or lifestyle, according to the United Nations. Jul 13, 2023 0 0
Why a holiday is good for you—even before you take time off You have spent the past few days on a cloud over your forthcoming, well-deserved holidays, and will go back to daydreaming about them as soon as you finish this article. And the truth is that the benefits of a good holiday ... Jul 13, 2023 0 0