Implementation of an electronic patient-recorded outcome (ePRO) monitoring system improves patient-physician communication in cardiovascular care, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in JAMA Network Open.
Study shows IVF pregnancies are at greater risk of exposure to medicines that can harm the fetus
A new Australian study has revealed a potential reason why some pregnancies achieved through assisted reproductive technology (ART) may result in birth defects in comparison to naturally conceived pregnancies. The study has been published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
AI helps to identify subjective cognitive decline during the menopause transition
Artificial intelligence (AI) is positioned to make a major impact on almost every industry, including health care. A new study suggests that machine learning models can more quickly and affordably identify women with severe subjective cognitive decline during the menopause transition, effectively opening the door to better management of cognitive health.
Global study reveals high rates of sexual violence against children
Lifetime sexual harassment has a pooled rate of 11.4 percent among children, while contact sexual violence has a rate of 8.7 percent, according to a review published online Jan. 13 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation enhances tai chi chuan–linked benefits, study claims
Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China has reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) boosts the effectiveness of tai chi chuan in improving sleep quality and cognitive function among older adults with sleep disorders and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
EU unveils plan to protect hospitals from rising cyberattacks
The European Union announced urgent new measures on Wednesday to tackle the growing threat posed to hospitals and the broader health care sector by a surge in cyberattacks.
EU unveils plan to protect hospitals from rising cyberattacks
The European Union announced urgent new measures on Wednesday to tackle the growing threat posed to hospitals and the broader health care sector by a surge in cyberattacks.
Dopamine acts on motivation and reinforcement learning via distinct cellular processes, study suggests
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter known to modulate motivation and reinforcement learning. While the role of dopamine in these reward-related processes is well-established, the cellular and neural circuit-level mechanisms underpinning its involvement in these processes is not yet fully understood.
Dopamine acts on motivation and reinforcement learning via distinct cellular processes, study suggests
Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter known to modulate motivation and reinforcement learning. While the role of dopamine in these reward-related processes is well-established, the cellular and neural circuit-level mechanisms underpinning its involvement in these processes is not yet fully understood.
Memory systems in the brain drive food cravings that could influence body weight
Can memory influence what and how much we eat? A Monell Chemical Senses Center study, which links food memory to overeating, answered that question with a resounding “Yes.”