A novel technique that uses mammography to determine the biological tissue composition of a tumor could help reduce unnecessary breast…
Brain activity shows development of visual sensitivity in autism
Research investigating how the brain responds to visual patterns in people with autism has shown that sensory responses change between…
New review of scientific studies confirms food cravings can be reduced
Food craving, the intense desire to eat certain foods, can sabotage efforts to maintain healthy eating habits and body weight,…
New models sense human trust in smart machines
New ‘classification models’ sense how well humans trust intelligent machines they collaborate with, a step toward improving the quality of…
Workplace exposure to pesticides and metals linked to heightened heart disease risk
Workplace exposure to metals and pesticides is linked to a heightened risk of heart disease in Hispanic and Latino workers,…
Ethnic inequalities and pathways to care in psychosis in England: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As part of a national programme to tackle ethnic inequalities, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of research on…
Burn Bright I: Reflections on the Burnout Epidemic (Part one of a two-part series)
I’m not alone in having experienced burnout and its consequences. One of the hardest working and most successful in my…
At The Knees: Inguinoscrotal Hernia
The patient’s case offers an extreme example of what can happen when treatment is not sought in a timely manner.…
Plecanatide for Treatment of Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation are commonly encountered in ambulatory patients, but limited options exist for…
Significance of Obstetrical History with Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk
The maternal cardiovascular system undergoes profound changes to support the increasing demands of fetal growth during pregnancy.1 It is well…