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People with schizophrenia show distinct brain activity when faced with conflicting information

Tufts University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

In a study published November 7 in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine show that people with schizophrenia generate distinct neural patterns when asked to make decisions based on conflicting information. The work offers one of the first biological tests to assess whether someone is prone to inflexible thinking and, by monitoring changes in these patterns, a new way to measure whether treatments are working.

Journal: Cell Reports Medicine
Funder: NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, FORUM, National Center for Research Resources

Long-term risks from prostate cancer treatment detailed in new report

SWOG Cancer Research Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The risks of adverse effects and complications from treatment for prostate cancer are substantial and continue for years after treatment ends, according to the largest comprehensive analysis reporting long-term risks from such treatment relative to the risks faced by a control group of untreated men, just published in JAMA Oncology. The report says those considering PSA screening need quantitative information on the risks and benefits of treatment and of screening if they are to make truly informed decisions.

Journal: JAMA Oncology
Funder: NIH/National Cancer Institute, The Hope Foundation for Cancer Research

Many moms fall asleep while feeding, endangering their babies, study finds

University of Virginia Health System
Peer-Reviewed Publication

More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), research reveals.

Journal: PEDIATRICS
Funder: NIH/Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Uncovering the mechanism for drug resistance in pancreatic cancer

University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Virginia researchers advance understanding of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer, offering hope for new treatment strategies.

Journal: Cancer Research
Funder: NIH/National Cancer Institute, U.S. National Science Foundation, University of Virginia

Prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment in socially and economically vulnerable older adults is high

Regenstrief Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

One of the first studies to investigate the prevalence of unrecognized cognitive impairment among patients seen at Federally Qualified Health Centers, has found that it is ubiquitous, especially among minoritized older adults. These facilities provide primary care and preventive services regardless of ability to pay or health insurance status to more than 30 million patients, including a growing number of older adults.

Journal: JAMA Network Open
Funder: NIH/National Institute on Aging