Obesity paradox and lung cancer: Metformin-based therapeutic opportunity? A new editorial paper titled "Obesity paradox and lung cancer, metformin-based therapeutic opportunity?" has been published in Oncotarget. Nov 15, 2023 0 45
A valuable home dialysis procedure for children with chronic kidney disease In an educational review published in the journal Pediatric Nephrology, clinicians at UC Davis and Oregon Health & Science University discuss an important procedure for children with advanced kidney disease: tidal continuous ... Nov 15, 2023 0 28
Which conditions should keep someone from having a gun? Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the loss of innocent lives, mental illness and its role in the actions of the mass shooter come under scrutiny. Nov 15, 2023 0 50
'I was told to return to work as soon as I regained consciousness.' Why few assaulted nurses report it to police Violence against nurses is pervasive. They are more likely to experience physical violence than any other health-care professionals. Violence against nurses occurs in the context of violence against women, with 87.5% of Australia's ... Nov 15, 2023 0 30
Researchers identify the variants responsible for a rare and serious disorder Many disorders are caused by genetic variants; to make matters worse, the genetic origin of most disorders remains unknown. Now, in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology, researchers have shed light ... Nov 15, 2023 0 42
Physician burnout is reduced with peer support, study finds A new Kaiser Permanente physician peer support program designed to reduce burnout helped improve doctors' well-being and had a positive impact on the culture of the medical departments that took part in the program, Kaiser ... Nov 15, 2023 0 27
Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year Caregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday. During these 12 months, many infants go from being unable to support their head to crawling and standing, and from watching their parents ... Nov 15, 2023 0 38
Novel method facilitates study of oxidized lipids involved in neurodegenerative diseases Lipids are a diversified class of biomolecules with a wide array of functions, from energy storage to regulation of fundamental cellular processes. Oxidized lipids have received considerable attention because of their association ... Nov 15, 2023 0 37
Artificial intelligence aids fight against acute myeloid leukemia When Mauricio Ferrato completed his doctorate in computer and information sciences at the University of Delaware a few months ago, he made his mark in more ways than one. Nov 15, 2023 0 71
Q&A: How does mental health affect sports concussion recovery? Athletes hitting the field for the fall sports season may want to pay just as much attention to their mental health as their physical health. Underlying mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can cause symptoms ... Nov 15, 2023 0 34