(Boston)—In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality. In a new review article […]
(Boston)— Nearly 2 million Americans currently reside in jails or prisons, and another 4 million are involved in the criminal legal system under forms of community supervision such as parole and probation. There is a link between incarceration and chronic health issues. The justice-involved population faces significant chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high […]
(Boston)—Art and neurology have long been intertwined. Renaissance artwork depicted the nuances of human anatomy and pathology with remarkable accuracy, while Impressionism, Cubism, and other artistic movements utilized the unique features of human vision and perception to achieve artistic impact. Just as artists relied on an intuitive understanding of neuroscience, neuroscientists have long documented their […]
(Boston)—David Flynn, MS, associate professor in the department of medical sciences & education at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the Academic Medicine Excellence in Reviewing Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Each year, the AAMC identifies volunteers who have consistently demonstrated excellence […]
Improvements seen in those suffering from PTSD, depression and loneliness (Boston)—Women who serve in the armed forces have a unique life journey. They are a minority during service and a rarity in the civilian population. Their contributions to military service are often unknown, unrecognized, or worse, disregarded. Prior studies show these women may step back […]
First Ever Study Finds Sexual and Gender Minority Physicians and Residents have Higher Levels of Burnout, Lower Professional Fulfillment “These disparities highlight opportunities for further exploration to retain a stable, effective healthcare workforce” (Boston)—Burnout is a public health crisis that affects the well-being of physicians and other healthcare workers, and the populations they serve. […]
“Even when accounting for inequities in risk factors, sexual minority veterans continue to fair worse than heterosexual peers” (Boston)—Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains the leading cause of death among U.S. adults. Despite declining rates of ASCVD mortality, significant disparities across multiple social and demographic characteristics, such as race and income, persist. In one of the […]
(Boston)—Researchers from the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and Boston Medical Center (BMC) have announced a new collaboration with the global biopharma company GSK to advance innovative research focused on developing cutting-edge models to study and treat lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. Learn More
Study highlights the continued need for greater diversity in cancer clinical trials (Boston)—In the U.S., millions of people experience cancer every year but don’t have an equal opportunity to access experimental treatments in clinical trials, or to receive treatments that were shown to be effective in patients like them. Over the past several years, there […]
(Boston)—Cannabis is one of the most widely used drugs, with an estimated 219 million users globally in 2021, with the highest number of users in the Americas. It is also the most used drug among young people. In the U.S., cannabis use among young adults (age 19 to 22) reached a historically high level in […]