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Research snapshot: Filtered sunlight a safe, effective jaundice treatment in...
New research could provide a safe, low-tech method for treating newborn jaundice. The project offers an effective and inexpensive solution for developing countries, where more than 150,000 babies each...
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For HIV treatment, the earlier the better
Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on Inquiry. New Doctors treating people with HIV have faced a tough decision. Should patients begin drug therapy before AIDS symptoms appear, and put up...
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Snapshot: lower nicotine levels in cigarettes could mean lower dependence
Reducing the nicotine levels in cigarettes could lower cigarette use, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was conducted by University of Pittsburgh...
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Research Snapshot: Researchers identify mechanisms that determine the...
A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found bone tumors have preprogrammed genes, meaning the genes of the cancer remain unchanged even after a tumor is found in the body....
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UMN study raises questions about the best way to assess vitamin D status
Aside from a good excuse to lay in the sun, adequate vitamin D intake is important for everyone’s health. It not only regulates calcium and phosphorus absorption, promoting healthy bones and teeth, it...
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Research snapshot: Healthy food availability at home can increase healthy...
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Minnesota found making healthy food available at home can increase the fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents. Understanding that parents have...
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Research Snapshot: Support for caregivers of memory loss patients
Alzheimer’s and other memory loss diseases influence more than those who suffer from the disease. According to the Alzheimers Association, family and friends of those with memory loss provide 17.9...
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Research snapshot: Choline supplement shows small gains in memory performance...
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) affect more than two percent of the population, yet there is little physicians know of that can be done to help improve the brain damage those children suffer....
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Research Snapshot: New tool provides more accurate representation of family...
Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is a big decision, which often leaves family members with questions and concerns regarding their satisfaction with their loved one’s care and...
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Should low risk transplant patients seek care at high risk centers?
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a complex treatment for several hematological disease groups, including many types of cancer. In a new study published in AJMC, researchers found that low...
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Shining a light on the brain: optogenetics and epilepsy
An estimated 3 million Americans have epilepsy, but most of the fundamental questions about the condition have yet to be answered. “It’s a really diverse disorder with many different types,” said...
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Research snapshot: Research collaboration discovers copolymer able to...
New research from a University of Minnesota research collaboration identifies a copolymer well suited to stabilizing muscle cell membranes in a model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Poloxamer 188...
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Research Snapshot: Yoga could help ease effects of Parkinson’s disease
Yoga might be the go-to activity for many people looking to reduce stress and stay fit, but it’s also the center of a new study hoping to help those with Parkinson’s disease. Corjena Cheung, Ph.D.,...
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Research Snapshot: Rural Wisconsin has limited access to licensed child care,...
In general, research has shown that rural communities face serious shortages in health care workforce. This is especially concerning, as rural areas are aging at a faster rate than the rest of the...
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Research snapshot: Rural women with higher risk pregnancies likely to give...
Approximately half a million women living in rural areas give birth in U.S. hospitals each year, making ready access to high quality services a priority for both low-risk and high-risk pregnant...
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Intensive blood pressure lowering in patients with type 2 diabetes may have...
The most common heart rhythm abnormality, atrial fibrillation, is categorized by a rapid or irregular heartbeat leading to poor blood flow. In patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), there have been no...
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Research snapshot: antibiotic resistant bacteria spreading in Minnesota
There is a public health crisis too small for the naked eye to see: antibiotic resistance. It affects at least 2 million people in the U.S. each year. A study published in the Antimicrobial Agents and...
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Research Snapshot: Behavioral and environmental factors play a role in...
In a new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s Project EAT, research shows positive behavioral and environmental changes can help adolescents with obesity to achieve healthy...
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Research Snapshot: Promoting family meals holds promise for curbing childhood...
Every parent knows the struggle of eating all together. Preparing, coordinating and scheduling a family meal around the table can seem like a Herculean effort. Busy schedules, evening activities,...
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Maternal health and resources significant predictors of daughters’ self-rated...
You’ve heard the saying “a chip off the old block,” in regards to looks and personalities but researchers now want to know if that remains true when it comes to generational health outcomes. A new...
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