Press Releases

Research And JournalsSnow Leopards wins 2017 Wildlife Publication Award in Book Category16-Oct-2017

The Wildlife Society recognizes excellence of the Elsevier/Academic Press title at its annual conference

Research And JournalsCalcium in the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis: EMAS Clinical Guide12-Oct-2017

A new clinical guide summarizes the evidence regarding the effects of calcium in reducing the risk of osteoporosis after the menopause.

Research And JournalsUK ranks above the world average for quality of research and remains a strong partner for international research collaboration and mobility12-Oct-2017

New report measures UK’s research performance (2010-2014) against nations including France, Germany, US, and China

Research And JournalsRapamycin treatment prevents crippling abnormal bone formation after severe limb injuries12-Oct-2017

Significant benefits seen after treatment with FDA-approved drug in rodent model of blast-related limb injury hold promise for first effective treatment to prevent trauma-induced heterotopic ossification (HO) formation, according to a new report in The American Journal of Pathology

Research And JournalsGeologic evidence is the forerunner of ominous prospects for a warming earth11-Oct-2017

A new review in Marine Geology shows how slightly warmer temperatures and moderate CO2 concentrations over a hundred thousand years ago led to dramatic superstorms and sea-level rise in the western Atlantic Ocean

Research And JournalsSmartphone app teaches girls about sexual health10-Oct-2017

Elsevier’s Atlas Award Winner for June 2017 proposes a new tool for sexual health education

Research And JournalsResearch identifies brain chemical abnormalities in earliest stage of psychosis10-Oct-2017

The findings appear in a new paper in Biological Psychiatry

Research And JournalsLargest twin study pins nearly 80% of schizophrenia risk on heritability05-Oct-2017

A new study in Biological Psychiatry looks at the risk for schizophrenia in twins

Research And JournalsIdentifying ways to minimize the harm of energy drinks05-Oct-2017

By compiling qualitative data about energy drink intake, researchers can learn how to curb consumption, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Research And JournalsLow serum calcium may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest05-Oct-2017

Findings of a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings have potential implications for mechanisms as well as prevention of SCA

Research And JournalsHow much can watching hockey stress your heart?04-Oct-2017

Spectators experienced significantly elevated heart rates, equivalent to rates with vigorous exercise, while watching hockey games live or on TV, according to a new study in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Research And JournalsAntifungals and probiotics may play a key role in the development of treatment for Crohn’s disease04-Oct-2017

Potential new therapeutic approaches for inflammatory bowel diseases may involve using antifungals with probiotics report scientists in Digestive and Liver Disease.

Research And JournalsStatin use appears to reduce risk of serious bacterial bloodstream infection04-Oct-2017

New study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings shows that statin use was associated with decreased risk of blood infection with Staphylococcus aureus acquired outside of a hospital.

Research And JournalsOlder-adult patients more likely to disclose suicidal thoughts as they age03-Oct-2017

Depression and health problems in older adults are linked to willingness to disclose suicide intent, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Research And JournalsNew study: Sepsis care initiatives may lead to higher C. difficile infection rates, antibiotic resistance03-Oct-2017

For the first time, research identifies consequences of integrated sepsis screening & treatment.