School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsAddictive behaviors often develop during adolescence and can lead to issues with mental and physical health. Despite thes

World medicine December 30,2023

School counselors report prevalence of vaping, gaming issues among adolescents

by Kathryn Kao,University of GeorgiaCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsAddictive behaviors often develop during adolescence and can lead to issues with mental and physical health. Despite thes

World medicine December 30,2023

Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?

by Michael Kyron and Andrew Page,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on "who is at risk?" The aim is to identify

Psychiatry & Mental Health December 30,2023

Have we been trying to prevent suicides wrongly all this time?

by Michael Kyron and Andrew Page,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTraditional approaches to preventing suicide have focused on "who is at risk?" The aim is to identify

Psychiatry & Mental Health December 30,2023

Super-aging: Defining exceptional cognitive ability in late-life

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has highlighted the need for clarity whe

World medicine December 30,2023

Super-aging: Defining exceptional cognitive ability in late-life

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has highlighted the need for clarity whe

World medicine December 30,2023

B cell-deficient patients gain protective T cell immunity following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and infection, study finds

by Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/w

Immunology & Rheumatology December 30,2023

B cell-deficient patients gain protective T cell immunity following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and infection, study finds

by Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard3D rendering of a B cell. Credit: Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014". WikiJournal of Medicine 1 (2). DOI:10.15347/w

Immunology & Rheumatology December 30,2023

A new weapon against the super-tough C diff bacteria tested in phase-one human trial

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonFecal drug concentrations of omadacycline and vancomycin. Credit:The Journal of Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad537In a phas

Breakthroughs December 30,2023

A new weapon against the super-tough C diff bacteria tested in phase-one human trial

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonFecal drug concentrations of omadacycline and vancomycin. Credit:The Journal of Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiad537In a phas

Breakthroughs December 30,2023

Most Australian hospitals are able to offer good stroke care, but many patients are missing out: Report

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report across six states and territories shows data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR) is

Neurology December 30,2023

Most Australian hospitals are able to offer good stroke care, but many patients are missing out: Report

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report across six states and territories shows data from the Australian Stroke Clinical Registry (AuSCR) is

Neurology December 30,2023

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Neurology December 30,2023

Breathing patterns during sleep found to impact memory processes

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichTime–frequency representation of NREM sleep EEG data locked to inhalation peaks, contrasted against random data segments (mean z values across significant

Neurology December 30,2023

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Neurology December 30,2023

The keto diet protects against epileptic seizures, and scientists are uncovering why

by Kelsie Sandoval,University of California, Los AngelesCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113521The high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet is more than just a

Neurology December 30,2023

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Dermatology December 30,2023

Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.The work, which is published i

Dermatology December 30,2023

Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood, according to new research

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chro

Pediatrics December 30,2023

Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood, according to new research

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chro

Pediatrics December 30,2023