More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests. Jul 22, 2024 0 76
Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development Pregnancy brings about profound changes, and nurturing positive mental health during this period is crucial for the long-term health and well-being of children. Through scientific investigations on young children, Prof. Qiu ... Jul 22, 2024 0 27
Boosting fruit intake during midlife can ward off late-life blues, study finds Populations are rapidly aging worldwide, and there is an increased prevalence of late-life depressive symptoms among older adults, which include depressed feelings, lack of pleasure, delayed cognitive processing and reduced ... Jul 22, 2024 0 1
Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies Organs-on-chips (OoCs) represent a revolutionary advancement in the study of human physiology and disease, offering an in vitro microphysiological environment that mimics the functions of human organs. These devices combine ... Jul 22, 2024 0 1
Virtual reality training for physicians aims to heal disparities in Black maternal health care During a checkup with her obstetrician, Marilyn Hayes tells him about overwhelming exhaustion and possible symptoms of postpartum depression, such as feeling unsafe. Hayes, a Black woman, grows increasingly frustrated as ... Jul 22, 2024 0 0
Researchers mark milestone in progress toward investigational new drug for triple-negative breast cancer A new compound developed by researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center shows promise in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer—and could potentially be applied to fibrotic conditions like liver ... Jul 22, 2024 0 29
Kidney transplantation: Combined cell therapy found to reduce donor-specific immune response A new combined cell therapy for kidney transplants can help to reduce the donor-specific reaction against the transplanted organ without the need for maintenance triple immunosuppression. The overall diversity of the T-cell ... Jul 22, 2024 0 1
Study finds 'significant link' between tooth loss and fatal heart disease Maintaining good oral health is crucial, not only for a radiant smile, but also a healthy heart, according to a new Case Western Reserve University study. Researchers from the School of Dental Medicine found "significant" ... Jul 22, 2024 0 21
California health care pioneer goes national, girds for partisan skirmishes When then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called for nearly all Californians to buy health insurance or face a penalty, Anthony Wright slammed the 2007 proposal as "unwarranted, unworkable, and unwise"—one that would punish ... Jul 22, 2024 0 0
Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups The Stockholm3 blood test, developed by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, is equally effective at detecting prostate cancer in different ethnic groups, a new paper published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology reports. ... Jul 22, 2024 0 0