Researchers Develop MRI Definition for Osteoarthritis
Improvement in OA research will lead to finding successful treatments.
Category: Research
Study Finds Narrative Medicine is an Important Tool to Help Care for Older Adults
Skills that exercise humanism and understanding vulnerable populations can help clinicians deliver more effective, person-based care.
Primary Language of Mothers Linked to Continued Breastfeeding During NICU Hospitalization
Interventions must consider social and cultural factors that influence breastfeeding continuation, including language
Researchers Develop, Validate Tool to Visualize 3D Architectural Properties of Atherosclerosis Plaques
May lead to early diagnosis of progressive atherosclerotic disease
Age-Related Macular Degeneration a Risk Factor for COVID-19 Infection
Increased risk may have a genetic basis
Patterns of Lifespan Weight Gain/Loss May Predict Dementia Risk
Monitoring risk indicators such as weight patterns offer opportunities for early intervention.
Relatively Few Hospital NICU’s Screen for Social Determinants of Health
The vast majority of clinical leaders believe that addressing SDH is feasible, beneficial for infants, families and a priority for neonatal care.
Julie Palmer, ScD, Receives American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant
The three-year, $360,000 Institutional Research Grant will allow the BU-BMC Cancer Center to provide pilot funds to early-career investigators.
FDA Needs to Ensure that Information on Dense Breast Notifications are Clear and Understandable to All
The FDA needs to be extremely cautious that all women, especially women of color or those with low health literacy, understand breast density messages and that they lead to desired outcomes.
Non-heavy Alcohol Use Associated with Liver Fibrosis
Multiple patterns of alcohol use responsible for fatty liver disease.