display Latest news from Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/first-ever-randomized-clinical-trial-uses-telehealth-for-suicide-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/first-ever-randomized-clinical-trial-uses-telehealth-for-suicide-prevention/?sc=rsin Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 EST Brief cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention - when delivered remotely via video telehealth - reduces suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the study that is published online in the journal JAMA Network Open. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/out-of-pocket-costs-continue-to-rise-for-neurologic-medications/?sc=rsin /articles/out-of-pocket-costs-continue-to-rise-for-neurologic-medications/?sc=rsin Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:45:39 EST Out-of-pocket costs continue to increase for patients who must buy commonly prescribed drugs to treat these five neurological diseases - epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This is according to research published online in Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/survey-finds-25-of-adults-suspect-they-have-undiagnosed-adhd/?sc=rsin /articles/survey-finds-25-of-adults-suspect-they-have-undiagnosed-adhd/?sc=rsin Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:05:00 EST A new national survey of 1,000 American adults commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine finds that 25% of adults now suspect they may have undiagnosed ADHD but only 13% have talked to their doctor about it. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/study-explores-novel-therapeutic-treatment-for-glioblastoma/?sc=rsin /articles/study-explores-novel-therapeutic-treatment-for-glioblastoma/?sc=rsin Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:05:53 EST Researchers with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James and Richard J. Solove Research Institute are trying to improve outcomes for patients with a deadly form of brain cancer known as glioblastoma. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/mouse-study-explores-3d-structure-of-dna-in-nerve-cells/?sc=rsin /articles/mouse-study-explores-3d-structure-of-dna-in-nerve-cells/?sc=rsin Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:05:50 EST New mouse model research led by scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine and Imperial College London explored how nerve cells repair themselves, which could lead to new treatments for nerve injuries. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/survey-shows-25-of-adults-consider-weight-loss-drug-use-without-prescription/?sc=rsin /articles/survey-shows-25-of-adults-consider-weight-loss-drug-use-without-prescription/?sc=rsin Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:05:00 EST A new national survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals 1 in 4 (25%) of 1,006 adults surveyed would consider using an injectable weight loss medication without consulting their doctor. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/new-national-survey-shows-hesitancy-about-vaccines-this-fall/?sc=rsin /articles/new-national-survey-shows-hesitancy-about-vaccines-this-fall/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:05:00 EST With flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 cases on the rise, a new nationwide survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals hesitancy around vaccines this fall. The new data comes just as this year's flu shot rolls out and following the FDA's approval of an updated round of COVID-19 vaccines. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/study-finds-nearly-half-of-u-s-counties-have-at-least-one-pharmacy-desert/?sc=rsin /articles/study-finds-nearly-half-of-u-s-counties-have-at-least-one-pharmacy-desert/?sc=rsin Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:05:46 EST Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one 'pharmacy desert' where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (OSUCCC - James). Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/survey-most-americans-comfortable-with-ai-in-health-care/?sc=rsin /articles/survey-most-americans-comfortable-with-ai-in-health-care/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 EST Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us - from smart home devices to entertainment and social media algorithms. But is AI okay in health care? A new national survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds most Americans believe it is, with a few reservations. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/probiotics-during-pregnancy-shown-to-help-moms-and-babies/?sc=rsin /articles/probiotics-during-pregnancy-shown-to-help-moms-and-babies/?sc=rsin Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:05:48 EST Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their offspring, according to a new study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/grants-help-advance-research-of-novel-vascular-stent-being-developed-at-ohio-state/?sc=rsin /articles/grants-help-advance-research-of-novel-vascular-stent-being-developed-at-ohio-state/?sc=rsin Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:05:22 EST Two recent grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Heart Association are helping fund research of a novel vascular stent being developed at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The multi-use retrievable stent has the potential to save lives by improving vascular surgery and drug delivery as well as expanding organ donation. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/exploring-distress-experiences-of-patients-with-sickle-cell-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/exploring-distress-experiences-of-patients-with-sickle-cell-disease/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:05:28 EST A new study led by researchers with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine found that the most profound source of distress for patients with sickle cell disease in a home visit program was anticipating and going to acute care centers to manage their acute pain. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/chemotherapy-disrupts-gut-microbiome-in-patients-with-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/chemotherapy-disrupts-gut-microbiome-in-patients-with-breast-cancer/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:05:40 EST "For the first time ever, our Intelligut Study found that the gut microbiome has been implicated in cognitive side effects of chemotherapy in humans," said senior author Leah Pyter, associate professor of psychiatry and neuroscience with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/survey-finds-many-have-misconceptions-about-sexually-transmitted-infection-risk/?sc=rsin /articles/survey-finds-many-have-misconceptions-about-sexually-transmitted-infection-risk/?sc=rsin Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:15:00 EST Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise in the U.S., including an 80% increase in syphilis over a five-year period, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new national survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds many Americans have misconceptions on how STIs are spread and who should be treated. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/using-self-administered-cognitive-test-in-primary-care-offices-increased-early-diagnosis-of-cognitive-disorders-by-six-times/?sc=rsin /articles/using-self-administered-cognitive-test-in-primary-care-offices-increased-early-diagnosis-of-cognitive-disorders-by-six-times/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:35:39 EST Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have found that the practical and brief SAGE test was easily incorporated into primary care providers' visits. The free Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam (SAGE) developed by Ohio State researchers is designed to detect early signs of cognitive, memory or thinking impairments. It evaluates a person's thinking abilities and helps physicians to know how well their brain is working. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/multicancer-detection-tests-ai-prediction-tools-for-cancer-among-research-topics-presented-by-ohio-state-at-asco-2024/?sc=rsin /articles/multicancer-detection-tests-ai-prediction-tools-for-cancer-among-research-topics-presented-by-ohio-state-at-asco-2024/?sc=rsin Sat, 01 Jun 2024 13:05:50 EST How artificial intelligence tools could help predict colon cancer aggressiveness and how the gut microbiome might provide clues to the rapid rise in colon cancers among young people are among dozens of research studies being presented by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC - James) at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting, which takes place May 31 through June 4 in Chicago, Illinois. Among other emerging health topics being discussed are the use of multicancer screening tests and how equity should be a critical point of consideration in the commercial development of these tools. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/ohio-state-survey-finds-half-of-americans-feel-unprepared-to-help-in-a-life-threatening-emergency/?sc=rsin /articles/ohio-state-survey-finds-half-of-americans-feel-unprepared-to-help-in-a-life-threatening-emergency/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 May 2024 10:05:43 EST A new survey from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds many Americans are ill-prepared to help in emergency situations. The national poll of 1,005 people found only 51% of Americans feel they would be able to perform hands-only CPR in an emergency. When it comes to serious bleeding, 49% said they could step in to help. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/study-pressure-to-be-perfect-causing-burnout-for-parents-mental-health-concerns-for-their-children/?sc=rsin /articles/study-pressure-to-be-perfect-causing-burnout-for-parents-mental-health-concerns-for-their-children/?sc=rsin Wed, 08 May 2024 16:05:46 EST Researchers leading a national dialogue about parental burnout from The Ohio State University College of Nursing and the university's Office of the Chief Wellness Officer found that pressure to try to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy impacts on both parents and their children. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/new-survey-finds-loneliness-epidemic-runs-deep-among-parents/?sc=rsin /articles/new-survey-finds-loneliness-epidemic-runs-deep-among-parents/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:05:08 EST A new national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center finds a broad majority of parents experience isolation, loneliness and burnout from the demands of parenthood, with many feeling a lack of support in fulfilling that role. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center /articles/the-future-of-gene-therapy-has-arrived-and-it-s-changing-lives-for-the-better/?sc=rsin /articles/the-future-of-gene-therapy-has-arrived-and-it-s-changing-lives-for-the-better/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:05:19 EST A novel approach to gene therapy is improving lives in ways once thought impossible. Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine have developed a new platform to deliver the gene therapy precisely to specific areas of the brain. Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center