Cart is empty Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Analysis reveals one firearm injury was treated every 30 minutes in emergency departments in 10 jurisdictions
A cross-sectional analysis of firearm injury-related emergency department (ED) visits found that between 2018 and 2023, there was approximately one firearm injury ED visit every 30 minutes in the 10 jurisdictions studied.
Diagnostic tool for kidney disease could help individuals take greater control of their health
A team of researchers at UM have developed an innovative new tool that could transform how kidney disease is detected—especially in under-served and remote communities.
LSD analog shows potential for treating schizophrenia
University of California, Davis researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic’s therapeutic power with reduced hallucinogenic potential.
Guidance on diagnosing malnutrition in critically ill adults addresses phenotypic and etiologic factors
The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) has published new guidance statements for diagnosing malnutrition in adults with critical illness in the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.
From trauma to anxiety and depression, how online sexual harassment can seriously harm victims’ mental health
In today’s hyperconnected world, where much of our social and professional lives plays out online, the digital realm should feel safe and respectful. But for many, particularly women, young boys and marginalized groups, that’s far from reality. Cyber-sexual harassment is a growing and deeply harmful issue that demands greater awareness and action.
New tool guides families on RSV immunization
Researchers from the Wesfarmers Center of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, based at The Kids Research Institute Australia, have launched an online guidance tool designed to help families and health-care providers in WA learn the best way to protect babies and young children against life-threatening respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Scalable technique for single-cell sequencing enhances drug screening research
A study by scientists at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) introduces a more cost-effective, scalable single-cell sequencing technique for co-sequencing RNA and DNA. The tool, called DEFND-seq (DNA and Expression Following Nucleosome Depletion sequencing), uses an existing microfluidics platform that can process cells in parallel, allowing cancer researchers to better explore questions related to disease progression, tumor evolution, and drug resistance.
Newly-developed biomimetic materials can improve cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have developed novel lymph-node-inspired hydrogels that significantly enhance the activation, gene expression, and proliferation of CAR T cells.
Autistic patients need better care and accommodations in the medical office, researchers say
A simple question would have made a world of difference for this routine pediatrician’s visit, had it been asked: “What can we do to make this visit easier for you?” Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic surgeon at the UNC School of Medicine, had brought her then-4-year-old autistic son in for a routine pediatric visit, but her son was having a tough time adjusting to the medical environment.