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The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we live and work, and it has resulted in widespread anxiety and stress among the workforce and student populations. Remote monitoring of the anxiety of employees and students using medical telematics such as Apple HealthKit, Ultrahuman, and BiointelliSense has emerged as a promising solution to help individuals manage their anxiety levels.
Read MoreIndividuals may have positive and negative beliefs about their own aging. Despite the growing interest in researching beliefs about aging, relatively little attention has been paid to perceived stress in this area.
Read MoreConsidering becoming a reviewer or getting more involved with peer review? SAGE is pleased to announce our webinar program focused on the academic reviewing landscape for our global audience.
Read MoreBefore the COVID19 pandemic started to dominate the collective consciousness, the opioid crisis in the United States was widely recognized as one of the most important public health emergencies of our time. In 2019, almost 50,000 people died from an opioid overdose in the United States, almost sixfold the level from 2000. In 2020, the number of opioid-related deaths surged almost 40% from the prior year to about 69,000 and then spiked a further 20% to almost 81,000 deaths in 2021.
Read MoreAlthough rates of cervical cancer and related deaths have decreased drastically over the past 80 years, rates are still higher among Latinas compared to non-Hispanic white women. This is a result of Latinas having lower cervical cancer screening completion rates because of difficulty accessing healthcare (i.e. lack of transportation, inability to take time off from work, or finding childcare), fear of being diagnosed with cancer, language differences with provider, and embarrassment. Cervical cancer screening, also known as the Pap test, not only detects cervical cancer, but can also prevent cervical cancer by detecting abnormalities before they become cancerous. Narrative videos with relatable cultural storylines, infographics with statistical information, and motivational messages have been found to be effective at increasing knowledge about cervical cancer and motivating women to complete their Pap smear.
Read MoreOver the past year we have guest-edited a special collection of articles for Women’s Health, focusing on new research around autistic women and girls’ physical and mental health, as well as identifying the areas that still require research attention. In this blog we reflect on some of the conclusions from this far-reaching and inspiring collection, and consider the next steps for research.
Read MoreIn a recent article published in the Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation (Haydock et al., 2022), a group of veterinary practitioners and researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College, along with their collaborators at the Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic, Toronto Public Health, Public Health Ontario, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency detail the diagnostic investigation and subsequent public health fallout of a case of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in a domestic dog.
Read MoreIt often feels like quantitative researchers are able to analyse complex data sets using neat tests whereas hundreds of hours of qualitative data can feel overwhelming and messy. Using multiple coders to analyse data and present the findings in succinct but thorough ways may help.
Read MoreTransgender (trans) persons are disproportionately likely to experience sexual assault, yet receiving appropriate care and support in its aftermath can be exceedingly difficult, inhibiting their recovery.
Read MoreAntibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are currently one of the fastest growing directions in tumor treatment, and great progress has been made in the areas of breast cancer, other solid tumors (such as gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer), and hematological malignancies. To help drive this research, a group of world-renowned oncologists have joined together to launch a Special Collection with Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology entitled “A Novel Strategy for Treatment of Cancer: Antibody Drug Conjugates”.
Read MoreEmerging adult women experience high rates of disordered eating, offering an opportunity for college-based prevention programs. In this study, an experiment was conducted to test 8 expressive writing interventions in the context of disordered eating. Writing task interventions offer a unique opportunity to influence emotional responses and cognitive revaluation about disordered eating.
Read MoreDue to the advancement of medicine, people are living increasingly longer. However, living longer does not necessarily mean aging healthy and with quality of life.
Read MoreHow many times have you heard the phrase “addiction doesn’t discriminate”? Although the cliché is technically accurate - no one is immune from developing an addiction - it is also true that drug overdose rates are much higher among some populations and places in the United States than others. My research explores this variation.
Read MoreThe ability to connect to others touches people of all ages, including toddlers, school-aged youth, high school students, and those shifting to life after K-12 instruction. As children develop and appreciate their individuality, they secure the capabilities to respond to others and control their activities. Social development necessitates a movement where youth, in their formative years, discover how to interrelate with others. During these foundational years, children establish bonds with others, manage interactions, and begin to experience and process disagreements and struggles.
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It is with great pleasure that we introduce this Special Collection of scientific manuscripts titled "Advancing and Innovating in the Era of PSMA Theranostics". This collection brings together leading scientists from diverse disciplines to present new original scientific manuscripts and review articles on the latest developments in PSMA theranostics.
Read MoreThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal nutrition assistance program that provides low-income individuals and families benefits to purchase eligible food at SNAP-authorized retailers, including farmers’ markets. Nutrition Incentive programs improve access to fruits and vegetables for SNAP participants at various types of food outlets to make fruits and vegetables more affordable. This in turn increases consumption.
Read MoreA new white paper by the American Foregut Society (AFS) recommends expanding the classification of the esophagogastric junction (EGJ) to include an assessment of the hiatal hernia axial length and aperture diameter, and the presence or absence of the gastroesophageal flap valve making it more comprehensive.
Read MoreNews reports demonstrate that students continue to experience bullying at an alarming rate. Although many prevention strategies have been tried in schools, examination of bullying over time shows that students continue to suffer this form of violence from their more powerful peers.
Read MoreGetting research in front of a policy maker is a goal for many authors. This can be the difference between writing an article that is read only by a few academics in your field and one that could reach a wider audience and generate change. These 10 tips will help you build your brand and the reach of your scholarship, with the goal of finding your position within the wider context of your research area and leveraging change.
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