Archive: 05/12/2016

Brains of people with autism spectrum disorder share similar molecular abnormalities

Autism spectrum disorder is caused by a variety of factors, both genetic and environmental. But a new study led by UCLA scientists provides further evidence that the brains of people with the disorder tend to have the same ...

Dec 5, 2016

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Poor anti-VEGF responses linked to genetic variation in immune regulation

Anti-VEGF therapies are commonly used to stabilize deteriorating vision in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). Vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, is a signaling molecule that helps maintain ...

Dec 5, 2016

Clinicians should address needs of family caregivers of persons with dementia

More than 15 million family members and other unpaid caregivers provide care to persons living with dementia in the United States. Yet the current healthcare environment and reimbursement models emphasize obligations toward ...

Dec 5, 2016

A missed app-ortunity: Study finds few mobile health apps help patients who need them most

The smartphones that nearly all Americans carry could transform how people manage their health, especially for the tens of millions who have chronic conditions or complex health needs.

Dec 5, 2016

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New study to investigate role of sleep in chronic pain

Washington State University will lead a study to understand the relationship between sleep and chronic pain, part of a nationwide effort to address the rising abuse of opioid pain relievers and expand the arsenal of non-drug ...

Dec 5, 2016

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Lack of appropriate clothing can hinder people with disabilities

There are many important events in a person's life, including weddings, graduations, school dances and job interviews. The clothing industry has long profited from these events and the special clothing they require. However, ...

Dec 5, 2016

How one minute could prevent unnecessary hospitalization, tests for patients with low-risk chest pai

Using a shared decision-making aid to involve patients more in their own care decisions can prevent unnecessary hospitalization or advanced cardiac tests for patients reporting low-risk chest pain—for the cost of about ...

Dec 5, 2016

Simple steps lengthen lives of high-risk AML patients

New research shows that quickly identifying patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and speeding the process to find them a stem cell donor and performing the transplant earlier, can significantly improve their ...

Dec 5, 2016