A study has validated a new statistical model that uses multiple standardized test scores over time to predict future academic…
Sepsis survivors require follow-up support
Survivors of sepsis — a life-threatening response to an infection — have expressed a need for advocacy and follow-up support,…
Pediatric behavioral health care integration shows promise
A new study finds that, in the first year and a half of the program, children with mental health diagnoses…
Psychiatric conditions in palliative medicine
Psychiatric conditions are common among patients with advanced illness who are referred to palliative care services. Psychiatric illness can cause…
Medical News Today: Asymmetrical eyes: What to know
Asymmetrical eyes are a very common physical feature. In rare cases, they may be due to a medical condition. Learn…
Mapping the pathway to gut health in HIV and SIV infections
A new study found that Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria rapidly repaired damaged gut lining (known as leaky gut) in monkeys infected…
Technique identifies T cells primed for certain allergies or infections
Researchers can now identify T cells reactive to a particular target from a patient’s cells, and to perform high-throughput single-cell…
Chronic opioid therapy can disrupt sleep, increase risk of sleep disorders
Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by reducing sleep efficiency and…
Daily cannabis use lowers odds of using illicit opioids among people who have chronic pain
For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial — and a less dangerous…
Medical News Today: What to do about a dent in the head
There are many possible causes of a dent in the head, including injury, surgery, congenital conditions, and tumors. The treatment…