Archive: 23/07/2018

Rationalizations by low-paid microworkers raise questions of ethics, rigor

Microworkers that researchers hire from online sites may feel conflicted by their low wage, leading them to both overestimate the importance of their work and put forth less effort, according to Penn State researchers.

Jul 23, 2018

A promising approach to translational research on stem cells for Parkinson's disease

A major factor underlying Parkinson's Disease (PD) pathology is the loss of dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra, and thus current therapies often aim to restore dopamine signaling. However, these treatments are not curative. ...

Jul 23, 2018

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Paying parents to read to their children boosts literacy skills

Researchers have found a surprising way to help boost the skills of children with language impairment: Pay their parents to read to them.

Jul 23, 2018

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Emergency departments can be an effective venue for Hepatitis C virus testing

Boston Medical Center has shown that testing for the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) outside the typical high-risk population can be successfully implemented in an emergency department setting, resulting in more patients being screened, ...

Jul 23, 2018

New research: High burden of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs

New research: High burden of hepatitis C among people who inject drugs highlights the urgent need for harm reduction and treatment strategies

Jul 23, 2018

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Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge, not the milk? New research sheds light on why

Many people will have experienced the frustration of putting their car keys in the fridge while leaving the milk out on the side, or the embarrassment of answering "yes" when asked if they would like the chicken or the fish.

Jul 23, 2018

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In Southern Mozambique, only half of people diagnosed with HIV enroll in medical care

HIV diagnosis is the first of many steps in the path to global disease control. However, in Southern Mozambique, more than half of people diagnosed with HIV do not initiate the next steps in the cascade of HIV care, and this ...

Jul 23, 2018

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The 'secret sauce' for high-performing NICUs

Leaders of neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the nation share the same play books as they strive to provide safe, high-quality medical and surgical care for vulnerable newborns. A growing number of quality collaborations ...

Jul 23, 2018

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Gene study pinpoints superbug link between people and animals

Scientists have shed light on how a major cause of human and animal disease can jump between species, by studying its genes.

Jul 23, 2018

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Discovery reveals how obesity causes disease—and two ways to stop it

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine explains why obesity causes harmful inflammation that can lead to diabetes, clogged arteries and other health problems. Doctors may be able to use this knowledge ...

Jul 23, 2018

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