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Public Release: 2-Aug-2013
 Psychology of Women QuarterlyWhy is orange the new black for female victims of trauma? How do pathways to jail vary for females who are victims of specific types of trauma? New research published in Psychology of Women Quarterly, a SAGE journal, pinpoints the types of trauma such as caregiver violence, witnessing violence, and intimate partner violence, that lead to specific types of offending later in life and offers explanations based on real experiences. Contact: Camille Gamboa
Public Release: 1-Aug-2013
ASTRO applauds new GAO report on physician self-referral abuse ASTRO Chairman Michael L. Steinberg, M.D., FASTRO, called attention to the Government Accountability Office's striking report released today, "Medicare: Higher Use of Costly Prostate Cancer Treatment by Providers Who Self-Refer Warrants Scrutiny," that details clear mistreatment of patients who trusted their physicians to care for their prostate cancer. Contact: Michelle Kirkwood
Public Release: 1-Aug-2013
Journal of Paramedic PracticeDoes the ambulance service need more training in mental health issues? Ruth Elliot, Senior Lecturer in the department of Mental Health and Learning Disability at the University of Huddersfield, has published an article discussing the need for a national 'Mental Health Pathway' to enable paramedics to provide the appropriate care for people who present mental health issues. Contact: Megan Beech
Public Release: 1-Aug-2013
Journal of Health EconomicsConsumers don't understand health insurance, Carnegie Mellon research shows This fall, as part of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, Americans will have a greater range of health care insurance options to choose from, including, for many, state-based plans. But will they make the right decisions? That's doubtful, according to a new study led by Carnegie Mellon University's George Loewenstein. Contact: Shilo Rea
Public Release: 1-Aug-2013
American Sociological ReviewThreat of arrest and punishment may not deter illegal immigration Neither the threat of arrest nor punishment may significantly deter Mexicans from trying to enter the United States illegally, according to a new study. Contact: Daniel Fowler
Public Release: 1-Aug-2013
ScienceClimate strongly affects human conflict and violence worldwide, says study Shifts in climate are strongly linked to human violence around the world, with even relatively minor departures from normal temperature or rainfall substantially increasing the risk of conflict in ancient times or today, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, and Princeton University. Contact: Kathleen Maclay
Public Release: 31-Jul-2013
BMJBMJ editorial: India's research participant protection policy In an editorial published online today in BMJ, bioethicist Jeremy Sugarman and other experts warn that action is urgently needed to deal with possible unintended consequences of India's new policy protecting research participants. Contact: Leah Ramsay
Public Release: 31-Jul-2013
Journal of Animal ScienceRubber slat mats could improve animal well-being Animal scientists and producers are testing new kinds of flooring to improve animal health. Rubber slat mats are one option that could help pregnant sows avoid joint problems and circulatory issues. Contact: Madeline McCurry-Schmidt
Public Release: 31-Jul-2013
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency SyndromesHIV answers raise new ethical questions "For the first time, we will have a large number of individuals who are not infected with HIV taking medication for HIV, which introduces ethical concerns of well-being and justice," says Jeremy Sugarman, Deputy Director for Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics. Contact: Leah Ramsay
Public Release: 31-Jul-2013
New poll shows minority populations support clinical trials to improve health of others Altruism is a strong motivating factor for clinical trial participation in the general population and even more so among several minority groups. A significant percentage of African-Americans (61 percent), Hispanics (57 percent) and Asians (50 percent) say it's very important to participate as a volunteer in a clinical trial to improve the health of others, compared to 47 percent of non-Hispanic whites, according to a new national public opinion poll commissioned by Research!America. Contact: Anna Briseno
Public Release: 31-Jul-2013
SAGE OpenHow do student characteristics predict university graduation odds? While policymakers often blame university systems for low graduation among college students, according to new research, characteristics known about a student before he or she even enters a college classroom can accurately predict graduation rates. This new study, published in SAGE Open, finds that characteristics such as full-time enrollment status, race, transfer credits, and expected family contribution predict successful graduation from college. Contact: Camille Gamboa
Public Release: 30-Jul-2013
NEES Quake Summit 2013Simulations aiding study of earthquake dampers for structures Researchers have demonstrated the reliability and efficiency of "real-time hybrid simulation" for testing a type of powerful damping system that might be installed in buildings and bridges to reduce structural damage and injuries during earthquakes. 
National Science Foundation
Contact: Emil Venere
Public Release: 30-Jul-2013
Psychological ScienceContemplation increases willingness to follow up with the doctor Prompting people to contemplate their reasons for seeking and avoiding health information makes them more willing to receive their medical results, according to new research published in Psychological Science. Contact: Lucy Hyde
Public Release: 30-Jul-2013
Psychological ScienceMaking a change: Status quo bias in health decision making People tend to follow the status quo when making health-related decisions -- even when the status quo is objectively worse, according to a new study published in Psychological Science. Contact: Lucy Hyde
Public Release: 30-Jul-2013
American Journal of Preventive MedicineFewer states holding alcohol retailers responsible for harms from illegal service Fewer states are holding alcohol retailers liable for harms caused by customers who were served illegally, according to a new report from researchers at Alcohol Policy Consultations and the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Published online by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the legal research study documents the gradual erosion of commercial host liability from 1989 to 2011.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact: Tim Parsons
Public Release: 30-Jul-2013
American Journal of PsychiatryRequiring some patients to get mental health treatment saves money Mandating outpatient treatment for certain people with severe mental illness, while controversial, results in substantial cost savings by cutting hospitalizations and increasing outpatient care, according to a financial analysis led by researchers at Duke Medicine.
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Contact: Sarah Avery
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
Genetics in MedicineParents don't fully understand biobank research, study finds Researchers who collect genetic samples from children for medical research need to explain the process more clearly to parents, according to a new study that suggests many parents don't fully understand the finer details about how these samples will be used and stored. The study was published in June in Genetics in Medicine.
Ohio State University Graduate School's Alumni Grants for Graduate Research and Scholarship, National Institutes of Health
Contact: Gina Bericchia
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
NOAA-supported scientists find large Gulf dead zone, but smaller than predicted NOAA-supported scientists found a large Gulf of Mexico oxygen-free or hypoxic 'dead' zone, but not as large as had been predicted. Measuring 5,840 square miles, an area the size of Connecticut, the 2013 Gulf dead zone indicates nutrients from the Mississippi River watershed, which drains 40 percent of the lower 48 states, are continuing to affect the nation's commercial and recreational marine resources in the Gulf.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Contact: Ben Sherman
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
Journal of Law, Economics and OrganizationPrison reform results in strain on welfare system The burden of improved conditions in state prisons may be borne by welfare recipients, according to new research from Rice University and Louisiana State University.
Rice University, Louisiana State University
Contact: David Ruth
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
Clinical PediatricsStudy predicts potential surge in medically-attended injuries As federal and state policies encouraging people to be covered by health insurance go into effect, this study signals a need to prepare for potential large increases in demand for care of minor and moderate pediatric and young adult injuries in both emergency department and outpatient settings. Contact: Dana Mortensen
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
Psychological ScienceIntent to harm: Willful acts seem more damaging How harmful we perceive an act to be depends on whether we see the act as intentional, reveals new research published in Psychological Science.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Lucy Hyde
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
CancerHigher cancer incidences found in regions near refineries and plants that release benzene The incidence of a particular type of blood cancer is significantly higher in regions near facilities that release the chemical benzene into the environment. That is the conclusion of a new study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. This and other studies like it will be critical to identifying and enacting public health policies to decrease or prevent cancer. Contact: Amy Molnar
Public Release: 29-Jul-2013
Annals of Internal MedicineAnnals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for July 30, 2013 Below is information about an article being published in the July 30 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. The information is not intended to substitute for the full article as a source of information. Annals of Internal Medicine attribution is required for all coverage. Contact: Angela Collom
Public Release: 26-Jul-2013
Journal of Consumer ResearchMaterialism and loneliness: Is there really a vicious cycle? Despite being much-maligned, materialism is not always bad for consumers. Loneliness may cause materialism, but the opposite is not necessarily true, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. Contact: Mary-Ann Twist
Public Release: 26-Jul-2013
PLOS ONEThe arithmetic of gun control Aiming to quell heated national debate about gun control with factual answers, two UC Irvine mathematicians have designed parameters to measure how to best prevent both one-on-one killings and mass shootings in the United States. Their paper appears Friday in the journal PLOS ONE. Contact: Janet Wilson
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