Combining an HIV vaccine with immunotherapy may reduce the need for daily medication

People with HIV need to take daily medication to keep the virus at bay. A study has found that a new treatment combination could boost immunity and control virus levels even after stopping medication.

Rama Rao Amara, Professor of Microbology and Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Sept. 29, 2021 ~6 min

New gene therapies may soon treat dozens of rare diseases, but million-dollar price tags will put them out of reach for many

New payment models may mean more of the people who need these treatments can get them.

Kevin Doxzen, Hoffmann Postdoctoral Fellow, Arizona State University • conversation
Aug. 31, 2021 ~8 min


Virtual PT during COVID exposed internet gaps for rural kids

A switch to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in internet access for children getting physical therapy who live in rural areas.

Brian Consiglio-Missouri • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~5 min

Opioid lawsuit payout plans overlook a vital need: pain management care and research focused on smarter use of addictive drugs

Ending the opioid epidemic requires addressing not only treatment gaps in addiction and overdose, but also inadequate pain management.

Mark C. Bicket, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 20, 2021 ~9 min

Thinking objectively about romantic conflicts could lead to fewer future disagreements

Disputes are normal in romantic partnerships, but learning to see them from an outsider’s perspective, rather than your biased point of view, could be the key to cutting down on conflicts.

Lindsey Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of South Florida • conversation
Aug. 19, 2021 ~5 min

New technology can create treatment against drug-resistant bacteria in under a week and adapt to antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats in the world. New research, however, may have found a way to keep up with rapidly evolving bacteria.

Kristen Eller, PhD Candidate in Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Aug. 9, 2021 ~5 min

Olympic athletes excel at their sports but are susceptible to unproven alternative therapies

Many elite athletes turn to alternative therapies to improve performance and enhance recovery. But are these treatments helping or hindering their quest for sporting success?

Nicholas B. Tiller, Research Fellow (exercise physiology/respiratory medicine), University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
Aug. 5, 2021 ~10 min

Danish children struggle to learn their vowel-filled language – and this changes how adult Danes interact

Recent research on Danish shows that not only is it hard for Danish children to learn their mother tongue, but adult Danes use their native language differently than speakers of other languages.

Fabio Trecca, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Science of Language, Aarhus University • conversation
June 28, 2021 ~9 min


Transgender medicine – what care looks like, who seeks it out and what's still unknown: 3 essential reads

Across the US, politicians, activists and transgender people are fighting over the right to access transgender medical care. Rarely is the care itself actually discussed. This is that discussion.

Daniel Merino, Assistant Editor: Science, Health, Environment; Co-Host: The Conversation Weekly Podcast • conversation
June 23, 2021 ~10 min

IBS therapy app curbs symptoms and stress

People with IBS who used an app focused on cognitive behavioral therapy experienced better quality of life, fewer GI symptoms, and less anxiety.

Michele Berger-Penn • futurity
May 17, 2021 ~9 min

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