Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues? Q: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pediatrician? Feb 28, 2022 0 2
High blood pressure may raise future kidney disease risk for pregnant women Women with high blood pressure conditions during pregnancy may face double the risk for kidney disease within several years after giving birth, according to a new study that finds the risk climbs to nearly fourfold for women ... Feb 28, 2022 0 1
Healthy gut microbiome improves success of cancer treatment The largest study to date has confirmed the link between the gut microbiome and the response to cancer immunotherapy therapy for melanoma. Feb 28, 2022 0 1011
Systemic anticancer treatment not tied to higher COVID-19 mortality Cancer patients actively receiving systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) who become infected with COVID-19 do not experience higher COVID-19 mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 21 in JAMA Network Open. Feb 28, 2022 0 2
Thalamic cortices mediate nostalgia-induced pain relief Ever notice that looking at photos of good times with family or friends diminishes the pain of your headache? Nostalgia has already been shown to be helpful with pain relief, and a new study has now revealed the thalamocortical ... Feb 28, 2022 0 2
Study uncovers how pancreatic cells reprogram themselves to limit the immune response during buildup to type 1 diabetes For the first time, researchers have revealed that during the development of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), when insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are under attack from T lymphocytes, the cells lining the pancreatic duct reprogram ... Feb 28, 2022 0 99
Study finds higher death rates in older adults with cognitive impairment during the pandemic Findings from a new study, led by researchers at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine and published in JAMA Neurology, show that higher death rates have been associated with the COVID-19 pandemic among older adults with ... Feb 28, 2022 3 99
Engaging in comprehensive advance care planning improves participation among older patients New research, published in JAMA Network Open shows that using a comprehensive approach to engage patients in Advance Care Planning (ACP) during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively improves the opportunity for ACP discussions ... Feb 28, 2022 0 5
Bark of neem tree may protect against coronavirus variants Extract from the bark of the neem tree may help treat and reduce the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Indian Institute of Science ... Feb 28, 2022 0 50
Suspending syringe services programs will result in an increase of HIV infections, study finds Syringe services programs—sites where people who use drugs can access sterile syringes and dispose of injection equipment—often face political backlash. But a new study shows the effectiveness of these programs in both ... Feb 28, 2022 0 2