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In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers explored how loneliness mediates the link between excessive smartphone use or addiction and self-reported well-being among students at Chinese universities. Their results, indicating that smartphone addiction negatively impacts well-being directly and indirectly by increasing loneliness, have implications for smartphone-related policies that target students’ well-being by focusing […]

In an era where consumers are bombarded with endless choices and digital noise, standing out as a brand is more challenging than ever. Enter experience marketing – a strategy that transcends traditional advertising by focusing on creating immersive, memorable interactions. This innovative approach leverages the elements of surprise, delight, and reciprocity to forge strong emotional […]

TOPLINE: The accuracy of information on TikTok videos about infantile hemangiomas (IHs) varies widely, researchers found. METHODOLOGY: New parents may turn to TikTok for information about IHs, but little is known about the quality of videos on the social media platform related to the topic. Using the search term “hemangioma,” researchers reviewed the top 50 […]

Scientists have long believed that a newborn’s immune system was an immature version of an adult’s, but new research from Cornell University shows that newborns’ T cells – white blood cells that protect from disease – outperform those of adults at fighting off numerous infections. These results help clarify why adults and infants respond differently […]

Calling the matter “a danger the public should not be forced to shoulder,” a federal judge has rejected a plea to temporarily restore the scores of 832 medical graduates from Nepal who are suspected of cheating on the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).  In a February 23 order, Judge Christopher R. Cooper, of the […]

SARS-CoV-2 triggers the production of the antiviral protein IFN-γ, which is associated with fatigue, muscle ache and depression. New research shows that in Long COVID patients, IFN-y production persists until symptoms improve, highlighting a potential biomarker and a target for therapies. Woman sitting on sofa in the dark, placing a hand to her forehead. Image Credit: Annie Spratt […]

NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND — Rates of maternal morbidity in individuals with placenta accreta were similar with alternative strategies to cesarean hysterectomy regardless of the severity of the condition, based on data from 60 individuals. Currently, the recommended management strategy for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a cesarean hysterectomy, but data are lacking on alternative strategies, […]

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrated the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) to map a ‘human dysfunctome’ -; a collection of dysfunctional brain circuits associated with different disorders. The team identified optimal networks to target in the frontal cortex that could be used for treating Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, obsessive […]

TOPLINE: Women with steatotic liver disease (SLD) related to alcohol consumption are at greater risk of mortality than men with the same condition, new research suggested. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (NHANES III, 1988-1994), which included standardized ultrasonographic measures of hepatic steatosis, assessment of cardiometabolic risk […]

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionized cancer treatment but pose a challenge of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), particularly endocrine toxicity, that can severely compromise patient well-being. Existing research has often been limited in scope and has not provided comprehensive safety profiles across the diverse range of […]