Cart is empty More experience on the job does not protect resident physicians or their patients from the increased safety risks associated with long work weeks and extended-duration work shifts, according to a new study led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital. To date, nationwide work hour guidelines in the United States have largely focused on resident physicians in their first year of residency (known as PGY1), omitting more experienced resident physicians in their second year (PGY2) or beyond (PGY2+).
Riluzole and sorafenib in patients with advanced solid tumors: A phase I trial
A new research paper titled “A phase I trial of riluzole and sorafenib in patients with advanced solid tumors: CTEP #8850” has been published in Oncotarget.
Research identifies new target that may prevent blood cancer
An international coalition of biomedical researchers co-led by Alexander Bick, MD, Ph.D., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has determined a new way to measure the growth rate of precancerous clones of blood stem cells that one day could help doctors lower their patients’ risk of blood cancer.
Selenium as a predictor of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women
A new research paper titled “Selenium as a predictor of metabolic syndrome in middle age women” has been published in Aging.
Refining your search: A team approach to identifying patient cohorts using data from the electronic health record
Finding the right patients for clinical trials can be a struggle and require much time and effort. Clinical researchers have wondered whether screening the electronic health record (EHR) could improve the process. Could it provide enough information to determine whether a patient is a good fit for a study?
New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder
It’s extremely difficult to study the biological basis of psychiatric disorders, in part because researchers can’t easily collect brain cells from living people to study in the laboratory. Now, University of Utah Health scientists have developed a way around that.
COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study
The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published in JAMA Pediatrics.
Is the language you speak tied to outcome after stroke?
Studies have shown that Mexican Americans have worse outcomes after a stroke than non-Hispanic white Americans. A new study looks at whether the language Mexican American people speak is linked to how well they recover after a stroke. The study is published in the April 12, 2023, online issue of Neurology.
Is tinnitus making you miserable?
Tinnitus is a frequently reported symptom for audiology patients. It’s commonly referred to as ringing in the ears, but it can be different sounds like buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing or humming.
Not all probiotics are equal: What immigrants to Canada should know
Indian immigrants and Indo-Canadians who adopt westernized dietary practices experience a greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) as supplements and probiotics often recommended may not provide the same benefits to certain demographics, new research from UBC Okanagan reveals.