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Morning.  Coffee. | Tom Hart on Flickr

Crisis Cafes in England Remove Barriers to Mental Health Support

Wed Jul 10 2024

Groundbreaking research led by a team from University College London and the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Mental Health explores the transformative impact and accessibility of Crisis Cafés in England, providing non-clinical support as a key componen...



Joy | Alan Cleaver on Flickr

Keto Diet Shows Promise for Managing Bipolar Disorder

Fri Jul 05 2024

Groundbreaking pilot study explores the feasibility and potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for individuals with Bipolar 1 Disorder, shedding light on promising dietary interventions for this complex mental health condition.



File:COVID Vaccine (50745583447).jpg | MarginalCost on Wikimedia

Post-Infection COVID-19 Vaccination Halved Risk of Reinfection During Omicron Surge: Shanghai Study Claims

Wed Feb 07 2024

A groundbreaking study conducted in Shanghai reveals that post-infection COVID-19 vaccination can halve the risk of reinfection during the Omicron surge, providing crucial evidence to influence global vaccination strategies and policies. The findings...



Kicking gender-based violence | GPA Photo Archive on Flickr

Violence Against Women: Study Claims WHO Guidelines Fall Short

Tue Jan 09 2024

Global Disparity in Health Policies Addressing Violence Against Women: Alignment with WHO Guidelines Falls Short A research study reveals a significant gap between the existence of violence against women (VAW) policies and their actual alignment with...



Low back pain in women | Marco Verch CC-BY-2.0

Epidural Bupivacaine Shows Promise in Reducing Early Post-surgical Pain for Lumbar Decompression Patients

Tue Jan 09 2024

Epidural bupivacaine has shown promise in reducing early post-surgical pain for lumbar decompression patients, potentially providing a new tool in the fight against opioid dependency and improving patient recovery. A Dutch research team found that a ...



Calcinosis of Chronic Renal Failure (closeup 2) | Ed Uthman on Flickr

Key Factors Linked to Decreased Physical Function in Systemic Sclerosis Patients Identified

Mon Jan 08 2024

New research reveals the key factors linked to decreased physical function in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients, shedding light on the multifactorial nature of physical impairment beyond the direct symptoms of the disease, and highlighting the import...



Pill Box | NIAID on Flickr

Danes with Chronic Conditions Face Steep Medication Costs Despite Welfare

Fri Jan 05 2024

Danish Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions Face Heavy Expenses for Medications, Reveals Study A study conducted in Denmark highlights the financial strain faced by individuals with multiple chronic conditions, revealing that those with five or mo...



Aedes Mosquito | NIAID on Flickr

Dengvaxia® Dengue Vaccine Shows Potential in 6 Year Study in Brazil

Thu Jan 04 2024

New Study Reveals Varied Effectiveness of Dengvaxia® Vaccine in Brazil: Despite being ineffective against one dengue serotype, the vaccine has shown promising results in reducing probable dengue cases, especially against certain serotypes, among resi...



Chicago | R Boed on Flickr

Challenges Chicago Overcame to Provide Vital Services to Drug Users During The Pandemic

Wed Jan 03 2024

Chicago Drug Users Maintain Access to Vital Services During Pandemic Despite Initial Challenges A new study conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health and collaborators sheds light on the experiences of individuals who in...



Open air bar and restaurant | David Brossard on Flickr

Alcohol in Tanzania: Study Unveils Social Bonds, Health Risks, and Gendered Stigma

Wed Jan 03 2024

Study uncovers the intricate social dynamics, health risks, and gendered stigmatization associated with alcohol use in Northern Tanzania, shedding light on the complex interplay between cultural practices and the detrimental effects of alcohol consumpt...



Verstreute Zigaretten auf Schwarz: Symbol für die Gesundheitsgefahren des Rauchens | Kostenlose Bilder mit KI on Flickr

New Treatment Shows Promise for Helping Veterans With PTSD Quit Tobacco

Wed Jan 03 2024

A new study conducted by researchers from Duke University School of Medicine proposes a novel multimodal treatment, combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), to increa...



Verstreute Zigaretten auf Schwarz: Symbol für die Gesundheitsgefahren des Rauchens | Kostenlose Bilder mit KI on Flickr

mHealth Addiction Studies Struggle to Find and Keep Participants

Wed Jan 03 2024

A critical review by researchers from the University of Auckland highlights the recruitment and retention challenges faced by mHealth interventions in addiction studies, raising concerns about the reliability of outcomes and suggesting the need for div...



Blue Glass | Sergei F on Flickr

Some Addiction Psychologists Dislike "Preaddiction” Label

Wed Nov 01 2023

Examining the Pros and Cons of the Proposed 'Preaddiction' Label: What it could mean for Substance Use Disorder.



The Haunted Mansion | Thank You (24 Millions ) views on Flickr

The Promising Potential of Holography in Medicine

Sat Oct 28 2023

The Promising Potential of Holography in Medicine: Enhancing Surgery, Medical Education, and Telemedicine. Discover how holography is revolutionizing healthcare.



Virtual clinical trials | Oak Ridge National Laboratory on Flickr

TacoGFN: A New Tool for Structure-Based Drug Design

Thu Oct 12 2023

A new tool - TacoGFN promises to automate structure-based drug discovery with a new approach and better performance over existing methods



Bottle with scattered yellow pills and liver from pills on blue background | Marco Verch on Flickr

Nucleoside Analogues Could Help Prevent Liver Cancer in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients

Thu Oct 05 2023

New study shows nucleos(t)ide analogues may help prevent liver cancer in chronic hepatitis B patients. #hepatitisB #livercancer #research



Insomnia | Choo Yut Shing on Flickr

Improved Understanding of Insomnia Used in New Medications

Mon Sep 25 2023

New Research Explores Promising Drugs for Insomnia, Offering Hope for Improved Treatment Options #insomnia #sleepdisorder #pharmacology



Brain tumor MRI scans | Nathanael Burton on Flickr

ReMIND Database: A Game-Changer for Brain Tumor Research

Mon Sep 25 2023

Discover the ReMIND Database, a game-changer for brain tumor research, providing valuable resources for studying these complex conditions. #BrainTumorResearch #DataScience



Ameloblastoma, metastatic, intrabronchial lung | Dr. Yale Rosen Atlas of Pulmonary Pathology on Flickr

New Study Reveals Potential Target for Preventing Brain Metastasis in Breast and Lung Cancer Patients

Tue Sep 05 2023

New study discovers gene linked to brain metastasis in breast and lung cancer patients, could lead to new treatments.



Fully Integrated Whole-body Simultaneous PET/MRI Device | NIH Image Gallery on Flickr

New Metric Improves Cardiac MRI Analysis

Wed Aug 30 2023

New Metric Improves Cardiac MRI Analysis; Deep neural networks detect and enhance failed segmentations, boosting accuracy and efficiency.