New clinical guideline on radiation therapy for IDH-mutant glioma A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy to treat patients with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)-mutant grade 2 and grade 3 diffuse ... Aug 31, 2022 0 9
Microneedling improves appearance of surgical scars—especially if performed early Performed early after surgery, a procedure called microneedling can improve the final appearance of surgical scars—with best results if done within six to seven weeks, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Aug 31, 2022 0 10
Children suffering adversity more likely to thrive when parents are emotionally supported Emotional support for parents may bolster family resilience and help young children flourish despite adversity, according to a Rutgers study. Aug 31, 2022 0 14
Old drugs hint at new ways to beat chronic pain Pain is an important alarm system that alerts us to tissue damage and prompts us to withdraw from harmful situations. Pain is expected to subside as injuries heal, but many patients experience persistent pain long after recovery. ... Aug 31, 2022 0 138
How can a welfare state boost population health? Welfare state decommodification is associated with a lower age-standardized death rate and improved population health due to both direct and indirect mechanisms, according to a new study published this week in the open-access ... Aug 31, 2022 0 0
First impressions formed during 'small talk' may influence future strategic interactions In a new study, participants who engaged in small talk with others formed impressions about their conversation partners' personalities that subsequently appeared to influence their behavior when playing strategic games with ... Aug 31, 2022 0 61
Forgotten orphans left behind in COVID-19 pandemic, study reveals A global study of pandemic deaths led by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed why some countries have seen a greater number of children who have lost one or both parents due to COVID-19. Aug 31, 2022 0 0
Going with the flow: Study shows canals and rivers help boost your mood Researchers report that the combination of blue and green space with wildlife, has a greater impact on well-being than spending time in an environment that is characterized by only green space. Aug 31, 2022 0 13
World monkeypox outbreak tops 50,000 cases More than 50,000 monkeypox cases have been recorded in the global outbreak, WHO figures showed Wednesday, though transmission is slowing in the virus hotspots of Europe and the United States. Aug 31, 2022 0 24
California won't expand teen vaccines without parental OK California won't allow teens age 15 and up to be vaccinated against the coronavirus without their parents' consent. Aug 31, 2022 0 2