Archive: 20/06/2018

No evidence that vitamin D protects against high blood pressure in pregnancy

There is no strong evidence that vitamin D protects against pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (hypertension) or pre-eclampsia, conclude researchers in The BMJ today.

Jun 20, 2018

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New drug halves hearing loss in children following cancer treatment

Giving the drug sodium thiosulphate after chemotherapy reduces hearing loss in children treated for liver cancer, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine today.

Jun 20, 2018

New medicare model produces expert nurses to address shortage of primary care

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are providing an increasing proportion of primary care, which is in short supply in many areas of the country. NPs deliver quality care in retail clinics, community health centers, rural clinics, ...

Jun 20, 2018

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A mix of in-person and online learning may boost student performance, reduce anxiety

Before online learning existed, the traditional lecture format was the only option for college courses. Students who skipped class risked missing out on valuable information presented in-person. Researchers from the University ...

Jun 20, 2018

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Cell-free DNA profiling informative way to monitor urinary tract infections

Using shotgun DNA sequencing, Cornell University researchers have demonstrated a new method for monitoring urinary tract infections (UTIs) that surpasses traditional methods in providing valuable information about the dynamics ...

Jun 20, 2018

Emergency department patients want to be invited to share in medical decision-making

Most emergency department patients want to be involved in some aspects of medical decision-making, but they need to be invited. These are the primary findings of a study to be published in the July 2018 issue of Academic ...

Jun 20, 2018