Mental health in young people across the U.S. is suffering: rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges remain high, and suicide is the second-leading cause of death. To address these challenges, school-based mental health (SBMH) services are being…
Read MorePregnancy postponement decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with decreased well-being among women
During the COVID-19 pandemic, every aspect of our lives changed, and decisions regarding pregnancy were no exception. Previous studies have shown that regret over the decision to delay childbearing at a young age is associated with lower subsequent well-being among…
Read MoreHigh sensitivity blood test can aid emergency diagnosis of heart conditions
A high sensitivity blood test can improve diagnosis for one in five patients who have a heart muscle injury, according to new research. A trial in A&E departments found that a new way of measuring troponin—a protein released into the…
Read MoreStudy identifies a key protein for healthy aging
Life expectancy and healthy aging in mice can be determined by a protein present in some cells of the immune system, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports. When this protein—known as the CD300f immune receptor—is absent,…
Read MoreKonica Minolta launches DDR at RSNA
At the Radiological Society of North America conference this week in Chicago, Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas is among many companies showcasing new artificial intelligence tools for imaging and clinical decision support. WHY IT MATTERS Konica Minolta announced dynamic digital radiography technology…
Read MoreResearchers define seizure burden, developmental outcomes for STXBP1-related disorders
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment strategies were able to help clinical teams determine epilepsy and developmental trajectories for patients with STXBP1-related disorders, one of the most common genetic epilepsy disorders….
Read MoreMicroneedle bandage offers new hope for diabetic wound treatment
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers developed a microneedle (MN) bandage containing selenium (Se) and chlorin e6 (Ce6) hybrid nanoparticles (SeC@PA) for diabetic wound therapy. Study: Biofilm microenvironment triggered self-enhancing photodynamic immunomodulatory microneedle for diabetic wound therapy….
Read MoreHeres Why You Should Never Ask a Celebrity For Parenting Advice
Whenever we see our favorite female celebrities or public figures becoming an expecting or parenting mom, we couldn’t help but squeal in delight to finally see them entering the best stage of womanhood. And as fellow women, we start stalking…
Read MoreThe ONE thing you should NEVER do during sex, according to a doctor
Sexual health doctor reveals the surprising thing that you should NEVER do during sex Dr Danae Maragouthakis says using saliva as lubricant can lead to skin problems STIs can also be passed on via saliva, according to the sexual health expert…
Read MoreAn AI-aided stethoscope can improve home monitoring of asthma in very young children
Adults and older children with asthma can take objective measures of symptoms such as peak expiratory flow (PEF), the volume of airflow in one forced exhalation, at home. This provides a more complete picture of their disease and helps them…
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