Health
Older adults who are frail more likely to have negative outcomes after trauma
Frailty is associated with negative outcomes among older patients who suffered trauma, a new study has found.
Sep 6, 2017
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Medications
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) underrepresented in summaries of product characteristics (SmPCs) on new drugs
Before a new drug enters the market, the pharmaceutical company must submit a summary of product characteristics (SmPC) as part of marketing authorization. This should contain all relevant study data and information on the ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science
In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human—and economic—cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Immunology
Packaged products may contain more than the label states, including allergens
Our new study has found packaged foods can contain allergens even when there is no listed ingredient or even warning on the label (such as "may contain traces of nuts").
Jan 24, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Misunderstood mothers-to-be internalise stress
The role that stigma around mental health plays in the stress of a pregnancy – and birth complications - has been thrust into the spotlight by a study from researchers at The University of Queensland.
Jun 4, 2015
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Health
Chemical cocktails cause health risks for children and adults
A new research study shows that mixtures of chemicals pose health risks to children as well as adults. The concentrations of chemicals found in the European population of adults and children exceeds the safe level by a factor ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Health
Use caution with computerized concussion test, researcher says
Newly published research from an international team featuring UT Arlington assistant professor Jacob Resch has reaffirmed questions about portions of the popular computerized concussion assessment tool ImPACT.
Jun 5, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical frailty may put people at greater risk of depression, study finds
Individuals who meet at least one of the criteria for physical frailty are at higher risk of also developing depression, a new Yale study finds.
May 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New tool helps predict outcomes for COVID-19
A study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine this month reports on an assessment tool developed by Kaiser Permanente researchers and physicians that helps ensure patients get the right care, when they need ...
Nov 20, 2020
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Surgery
Cosmetic outcome comparable with 1-, 2-cm suture spacing
One-centimeter suture spacing is not associated with improved cosmetic outcomes compared with 2-centimeter suture spacing on wounds, according to a study published online April 27 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
May 19, 2022
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