Patient mindset training helps care teams A new study from Stanford University, published Jan. 19 in Patient Education and Counseling, evaluates the effectiveness of patient mindset training on provider learning and behavior. Feb 23, 2024 0 0
Is it possible to predict when prejudice will occur? What if it were possible to use a scientific model to predict hate crimes, protests, or conflict? Researchers at McGill University and University of Toronto have begun the groundwork to develop a formal predictive model of ... Feb 23, 2024 0 3
Model suggests increased use of Paxlovid could cut hospitalizations, deaths and costs Increased use of Paxlovid, the antiviral drug used to treat COVID-19, could prevent hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and save tens of billions of dollars a year, according to a new epidemiological model published ... Feb 23, 2024 0 9
Genes affect your blood pressure from early childhood, data show Certain genes associated with hypertension affect blood pressure from early in life, and they increase the risk of cardiovascular disease as you get older. But you can do something about it. Feb 23, 2024 0 14
Early-life airborne lead exposure associated with lower IQ and self-control: Study Children who lived in areas with higher levels of airborne lead in their first five years of life appeared to have slightly lower IQs and less self-control, with boys showing more sensitivity to lead exposure, according to ... Feb 23, 2024 0 0
Bushfire smoke affects children differently. Here's how to protect them Bushfires are currently burning in Australian states including Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and South Australia. In some areas, fire authorities have warned residents about the presence of smoke. Feb 23, 2024 0 0
Genetic signature may predict response to immunotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer A new study identified a set of 140 genes that may help predict enhanced disease-free survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with a combination of immunotherapy and low-dose radiation. The results, ... Feb 23, 2024 0 29
Mothers' dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters, say psychologists Weight loss is one of the most common health and appearance-related goals. Feb 23, 2024 0 0
Transmembrane protein variants found to cause a new developmental disorder A recent study has discovered a biological role of a specific transmembrane protein called TMEM208. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that a majority of fruit flies lacking ... Feb 23, 2024 0 27
Expanding federal programs may help to increase the behavioral health workforce The U.S. is facing a severe shortage of behavioral health providers —those who care for people with mental health or substance use issues. In recent years, demand for behavioral health treatment has grown, and this shortage ... Feb 23, 2024 0 2