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Extreme Weather Events Tied to Increased Mortality and Emergency Department Activity

Mass General Brigham study reveals that ED visits and death are heightened weeks after major climate-driven extreme weather events – highlighting the long-lasting impacts these events may have on health and infrastructure
28-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Using vibrator found in cell phones, researchers develop 3D tumor spheroids to screen for anti-cancer drugs

Depending on their location, cancer cells within a three-dimensional (3D) tumor structure can have different microenvironments.
30-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Third Major Study Finds Evidence that Daily Multivitamin Supplements Improve Memory and Slow Cognitive Aging in Older Adults

In a meta-analysis of 5,000 participants, including more than 500 who underwent in-person assessments over two years, multivitamins showed benefits for memory and global cognition.
16-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

Study Finds Preconception Stress May Affect Health of Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment

Mass General Brigham researchers report that women who experienced more stress before conception had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, a​​predictor of current and long-term cardiovascular health.
2-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients

Researchers have found an inexpensive tool that may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalized patients—and it comes with bristles on one end.
18-Dec-2023 9:30 PM EST Add to Favorites

Study assesses GPT-4’s potential to perpetuate racial, gender biases in clinical decision making

Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and GPT-4 have the potential to assist in clinical practice to automate administrative tasks, draft clinical notes, communicate with patients, and even support clinical decision making.
18-Dec-2023 8:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Study finds individuals with acne face social and professional stigma

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.
6-Dec-2023 6:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Tonsil, adenoid removal improved sleep quality, some behavioral problems in children with mild sleep apnea

The surgery did not improve the children’s neurodevelopmental functioning but was associated with improved quality of life, sleep symptoms, and blood pressure 12-months post-surgery according to a randomized control trial led by researchers at...
5-Dec-2023 12:05 PM EST Add to Favorites


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