How many children use TikTok against the rules? Most, study finds
As the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether Congress can ban TikTok, new research highlights the health risks that top social media platforms pose to children.
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Aphasia patients’ grammatical tense troubles linked to language-specific encoding and retrieval
An international team of researchers, including scientists from the HSE Centre for Language and Brain, has identified the causes of impairments in expressing grammatical tense in people with aphasia. They discovered that individuals with speech disorders struggle with both forming the concept of time and selecting the correct verb tense. However, which of these processes proves more challenging depends on the speaker’s language. The findings have been published in the journal Aphasiology.
Thousands of people are leaving abortion-ban states, study shows
States with strict abortion bans are losing residents, particularly younger people, which could have long-term economic implications.
Study: 15.4% of 0- to 35-month-olds receive invalid vaccine dose
Overall, 15.4% of children aged 0 to 35 months receive an invalid vaccine dose, receiving a vaccine earlier or later than recommended, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in Pediatrics.
Some maternal medications lower levels of protein, fat in breastmilk
Some maternal medications are associated with lower levels of protein and fat in breastmilk, according to a study published online Jan. 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Hip fractures linked to fivefold increase in cardiovascular event risk in patients with heart failure
A research team in the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), found that hip fractures not only result in both physical and psychological injuries, but may also induce adverse cardiovascular events. In particular, hip fracture patients with pre-existing cardiac conditions are associated with a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) and mortality, poorer prognosis, and greater health service utilization.
Neuroplasticity linked to PTSD resilience in Paris terror attack
Normandie University researchers have identified critical links between the brain’s inhibitory memory control mechanisms and resilience to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They examined how the hippocampus and prefrontal memory control processes adapt over time in individuals exposed to trauma, with findings suggesting that the plasticity of these systems supports recovery from PTSD and protects against further neurological damage.
MultiPlan and J2 Health Announce Strategic Agreement to Enhance Network Services and Analytics
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $MPLN #MPLN–MultiPlan Corporation (“MultiPlan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MPLN), a leading provider of technology and data solutions that improve affordability, quality and transparency in healthcare, today announced an agreement with J2 Health, a cloud-based software solution that optimizes provider network performance. This strategic agreement will support MultiPlan’s network optimization strategy, providing tailored solutions and resource efficiency that ultimately reduces healt
Clinical Research Project Management Online Training Course: Emphasis on the Need to Anticipate, Understand, and Implement Detailed Project Management Activities (ONLINE EVENT: January 29-31, 2025) – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Clinical Research Project Management Training Course” conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Setting up and running clinical research projects is a complex process that needs effective project management. The course includes an emphasis on the need to anticipate, understand, and implement detailed project management activities in a proactive manner. It is essential to manage clinical research projects within the set time frame, to budget an
Study reveals cost differences between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare patients in cancer drugs
A new study examining the use of high-cost drugs among patients with colorectal cancer and non-small cell lung cancer found those insured through Medicare Advantage received less expensive cancer drugs compared to others on Traditional Medicare.