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The findings drawn from this study call attention to a recent paradigm shift in the U.S. progressive media—from the notion of the undocumented as a criminal and deviant to humanizing perspectives that spotlight their contributions and struggles, as well as the economic benefits of providing them with health insurance.
Read MoreHow was a stem cell mobilizer, which can be applied in the treatment of diseases such as Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, discovered? The demonstration of the stem cell mobilizing potential of AMD3100 (plerixafor, or Mozobil) was the result of a series of serendipitous discoveries.
Read MoreIn a recent study that Dr. Meenakshi Subbaraman and I published with colleagues in the journal Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, we found that U.S. adults who use alcohol and drugs at the same time are more likely to report signs of alcohol use disorder and drug abuse than users who do not mix substances.
Read MoreBuilding on 140 interviews with young adults in Denmark between the ages of 18 to 25 and of different genders we explored how young adults narrate their personal experiences with flirting in such nightlife spaces, and how they navigate within gender norms when doing so.
Read MoreNew recommendations for services for people living with chronic breathlessness in advanced disease have been developed and prioritised by people from a variety of professions and disciplines, including patient and carer representatives.
Read MoreThe population of Europe has become increasingly more ethnically diverse with an estimated 55% of residents in urban London originating from non-White British backgrounds. Studies investigating populations of various ethnic backgrounds have found the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, or having a stroke as significantly different for people even living in the same area.
Read MoreMany student unions run their own pubs where the price of alcohol is not seldom lower than on licensed premises in general, which means that university students have access to alcohol at a low cost.
Read MoreAlthough cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most extensively studied and evidence-based treatment for depression, 47% of the individuals suffering from depression show no response to CBT, and improvement is highly necessary.
Read MoreThe use of persuasive technologies (PT) aimed at encouraging desirable change by shaping and reinforcing behavior, attitude, or both, is growing in virtually all areas of health and wellness. Self-monitoring, through various tools including smartphone apps and other devices, is the cornerstone of many of these technologies – enabling the user to track and evaluate their behavior and set personal targets.
Read MoreAcute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a vexing critical care illness in patients with respiratory failure. A fundamental pathobiological feature of ARDS is an increase in blood vessel permeability, and the permeability of its lining, resulting in excessive fluid leakage and the infiltration of inflammatory cells into the functional parts of the lung or parenchyma.
Read MoreThe individual decision on the type of insulin used should be based on personal preferences, the same as with daily routines such as sports, school etc.
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