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Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 15:28
Supplementing standard opioid addiction treatment with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) -; an intervention that incorporates mindfulness training, savoring skills, and cognitive reappraisal -; cuts program dropout rates by 59 percent and relapses by 42 percent, according to Rutgers-led research.

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 15:14
Qi "Tony" Zhou, a researcher in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fight lung infections that have established a resistance to antimicrobial drugs.

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 14:35
Substance use disorder treatment in the community is a superior alternative to incarceration for offenders with a substance misuse background, according to a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of the contract treatment sanction in Sweden.

CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 13:03
Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show that the treatment is safe and led to measurable improvements in 11 of the participants treated.

Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 12:55
A new study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).

Sedentary behavior and low activity levels in childhood linked to heart strain in adolescence

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 12:45
According to a recent Finnish study, conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, high levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity from childhood strain the heart in adolescence.

Study identifies APOE4 homozygotes as high-risk group for Alzheimer's disease

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 12:37
Researchers from the Research Area on Neurological Diseases, Neuroscience, and Mental Health at the Sant Pau Research Institute, led by Dr. Juan Fortea, Director of the Memory Unit of the Neurology Service at the same hospital, have found that over 95% of individuals over 65 years old who have two copies of the APOE4 gene -APOE4 homozygotes- show biological characteristics of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain or biomarkers of this disease in cerebrospinal fluid and PET scans.

Nutritional interventions for type 2 diabetes management with glycemic control

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 11:17
Researchers explore the effects of healthy diet interventions on various body mass and cardiometabolic parameters.

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:56
Researchers discuss current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast.

Personalized screening approach may better predict preeclampsia in the first trimester of pregnancy

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 08:16
A new screening algorithm for preeclampsia combining maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers may better predict the majority of preeclampsia cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, when it may still be preventable, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

Durable lymph-node expansion improves vaccine responses against tumors

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 07:59
Each one of us has around 600 lymph nodes (LNs) – small, bean-shaped organs that house various types of blood cells and filter lymph fluid – scattered throughout our bodies.

Study identifies neural compass in the human brain

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 07:25
A pattern of brain activity that helps prevent us from getting lost has been identified in a new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour.

What is the association between post-diagnostic plant-based dietary patterns and the risk of prostate cancer progression?

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 07:13
The relationship between the risk of progression of prostate cancer and plant-based diet adherence.

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 06:29
Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

Price inflation tied to higher mental health service utilization among adults and elderly in England

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 05:51
The relationship between price elevation and psychiatric care in the British population.

Study reveals decrease in alcohol use among young adults during COVID-19

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 05:22
The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on young individuals' alcohol usage and difficulties.

Lessons learned: Strategies for future pandemic response based on mpox experience

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 03:07
Targeted support for marginalized communities, strong public messaging and a properly coordinated Government approach led by Ministers are amongst the recommendations contained in a new evidence-based article examining how the UK should respond to future pandemics.

Study: Omega-6 fatty acids could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 02:45
Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia.

Breast Cancer Now funds new research to investigate how breast cancer cells survive and grow

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 02:42
Researchers in Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now.

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Rss Feed - Mon, 05/06/2024 - 02:39
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

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