NIH Awards $50 Million to Top Autism Researchers Despite Political Controversy
The $50 million in grants will examine how genetics and environment interact
Elderly Patients Benefit From Screening Mammography
Women 80 years and older with screening more likely to present with earlier-stage disease and have better survival versus unscreened women
Factors Linked to Risk for Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Identified
Risk increased with living alone, three or more generalized convulsive seizures in the previous year, longer postictal central apnea
Cancer Survival Lower in Rural Areas
Survival rates also are lower for Black versus White people across various cancer types and categories of urbanicity
Loss of Smell May Linger After COVID-19
Even those who do not notice any olfactory issues may be impaired
Skipping First Mammogram Screening Increases Long-Term Breast Cancer Mortality Risk
Higher mortality likely reflects delayed detection, not higher incidence
Metabolic Surgery Has Greater Long-Term Benefits Than GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Findings seen for long-term outcomes among adult patients with diabetes and obesity
Skin-to-Skin Contact Boosts Brain Growth in Very Preterm Infants
Positive association seen for both duration and daily exposure rate
Telestroke Tied to Higher Odds of Thrombolysis Treatment
However, telestroke use tied to significantly longer time to treatment
Frozen Meals Sold at 3 Chains Linked to Listeria Outbreak
Outbreak has resulted in four deaths and close to 20 hospitalizations
