Archive: 22/02/2019

Researchers examine patterns of prescription opioid misuse and other substance use

On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose and almost 218,000 Americans died from overdoses related to prescription opioids from 1999 to 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Feb 22, 2019

A 'joint' problem: Investigating marijuana and tobacco co-use

Tobacco isn't the only thing being smoked in the Deep South, and for many, it's only half of their habit.

Feb 22, 2019

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Researchers report successful measurement of vitamin D in human hair

A new study by researchers from Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital has reported for the first time that vitamin D can be measured in human hair. The paper has been published in the international, peer-reviewed ...

Feb 22, 2019

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3 tips: How to teach children to watch commercials more closely

With all the time that young people spend in front of screens these days – from TVs to laptops, cellphones and iPads – children are bound to see a lot of ads and commercials.

Feb 22, 2019

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Weight stigmatization by medical professionals is preventable, researcher says

Anti-fat stigmatization is a common problem in Canada's health-care system, but one that is preventable, says Dr. Patty Thille, assistant professor of physical therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Feb 22, 2019

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New report encourages evidence-based treatment of challenging behaviours

When an adult with developmental disabilities becomes aggressive or starts to self-harm, most people assume that professional caregivers know how best to handle such challenging behaviour. But what if the professionals aren't ...

Feb 22, 2019

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Fungus from the intestinal mucosa can affect lung health

Writing in the journal Cell, a research team from Cologne and Kiel describes the mechanism of immune cross-reactivity. The immune system's reaction to Candida albicans in the intestine seems to amplify pathogenic immune processes ...

Feb 22, 2019

New algorithm boosts accuracy, speed of lung tumour identification

Computing scientists at the University of Alberta have developed a neural network that outperforms other state-of-the-art methods of identifying lung tumours from MRI scans—an advance that could help reduce damage to healthy ...

Feb 22, 2019

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Nonconsensual porn is a growing threat among young adults, researchers find

One out of every 12 respondents in a nationwide survey say they have been victims of nonconsensual pornography.

Feb 22, 2019

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Polymer valves refined by computer simulations aim to reduce costs, improve minimally-invasive procedures

NIBIB-funded engineers are designing and testing aortic heart valve replacements made of polymers rather than animal heart tissues. The goal is to optimize performance of these valves in in an effort to improve outcomes and ...

Feb 22, 2019

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