How does a health care team deliver the best care to its patients and tangibly improve their physical and mental health and quality of life? That is the motivating question that has led the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute to the process of transforming into a Learning Health System (LHS), a new approach to medical research, clinical care and […]
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Some people and animals grow arteries that allow blood to bypass blockages in the heart. But to engineer these bypasses to serve as lifelines, scientists first need to understand how they work. Researchers have now modeled blood flow through small vessels surrounding the heart. Guinea pigs are heart-attack proof. With large coronary arteries that bypass the heart, they can survive […]
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In the past, many neuroscientists have investigated the potential therapeutic value of classical music and other types of music or sounds for alleviating some of the symptoms or deficits associated with different neuropsychological disorders. While some studies have suggested that listening to classical music and white noise could improve cognitive function, these effects are still poorly understood. Researchers at the […]
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A team of University of British Columbia researchers working on developing oral insulin tablets as a replacement for daily insulin injections have made a game-changing discovery. Researchers have discovered that insulin from the latest version of their oral tablets is absorbed by rats in the same way that injected insulin is. “These exciting results show that we are on the […]
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To address the current gaps in expert guidance related to the recent development and commercial availability of newer nonstatin agents, the American College of Cardiology published today an expert consensus decision pathway on the role of nonstatin therapies for LDL-C lowering in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk reduction. The document provides guidance on clinical scenarios not covered […]
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For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and insomnia, nurse-led group-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) does not have an impact on sleep efficiency measured immediately after the intervention, but does improve patient-reported key secondary sleep and RA outcomes, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in Rheumatology. Kristine M. Latocha, Ph.D., from Copenhagen University Hospital-Rigshospitalet in Denmark, and […]
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In the lead-up to Queen Elizabeth II’s death, when the nation watched and waited with bated breath for updates on how the Queen was doing, a friend, who is fairly ambivalent about the monarchy, texted the group chat saying that they’re ‘no royalist by any means’, but they still found the whole thing ‘very very sad.’ Another replied in agreement, […]
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Every year at the ASPCA Humane Awards, the ASPCA honors incredible animal and human heroes who reflect the ASPCA’s dedication to animal welfare and our mission of providing effective means for the prevention of animal cruelty and suffering. For the first time since 2019, the Humane Awards will be held in person on October 12, 2022, at 12:00 PM ET and hosted […]
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Melatonin use among children and teenagers is on the rise, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports increased calls to poison control centers and visits to the emergency room, primarily because of more unintentional melatonin ingestions in young children. Today, lisin high blood pressure medicine the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released a health advisory encouraging parents to […]
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While much attention has been given to protecting the mental health of employees in the workplace, such support has been historically lacking within the research community. Researchers—especially those working in intense areas such as domestic violence, rape, suicide, and substance use—can experience feelings of burnout, distress, outrage, and hopelessness. The problem is particularly acute in low- and middle-income countries where […]
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