New regulations will prohibit health care providers from making treatment decisions based on biases about #disabilities and require that accessible exam tables and other equipment be more available. disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/02/fed… #discrimination

In implementation work, the assumption that sharing facts and evidence alone will drive behavior change is common.

But we know better. Having KNOWLEDGE does not guarantee change.

A thought-provoking visual by Tracy Tang sheds light on the realities of supporting change.

Anger Hurts Your Heart: Negative Emotions Impact Blood Flow

Anger can temporarily impair the ability of blood vessels to relax, essential for maintaining healthy blood flow.

This study involved 280 adults who were exposed to emotional triggers designed to elicit feelings of…

News: Scientists find cancer-like features in atherosclerosis, spurring opportunity for new treatment approaches nih.gov/news-events/ne…

🧵 Just published: USPSTF recommends all women undergo routine #breastcancer screening every other year beginning at age 40, an update from the 2016 recommendation to start at age 50.

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“since the vestibulo-ocular reflex was hyperactive in children with SCN2A loss of function-associated autism, the findings suggest an eye reflex test could be used in the future as an early identifier of #ASD .” #SensoryProcessing #Autism ⁦National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)⁩ nimh.nih.gov/news/science-n…

Virtual workshop: The Future of Scientific Conferencing June 6,7, 11, 2024 half days w/ focus on technological innovations that enable virtual & hybrid approaches, and the impact on diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, & belonging labroots.com/ms/virtual-eve… Rehab News

For all the protestors, pepper spray is oil based. If you get sprayed DO NOT rub your eyes. Immediately blink as much as you can to wash out some of the oil with your own tears. Then, wash your eyes with baby shampoo and rinse copiously with water. Be safe.

Look! #NIDILRR has a brand new grant: Switzer Research #Fellowships for Doctoral #Dissertation Research! This is for doctoral candidates doing #disability #research .  Apps due 6/28/24. Details: grants.gov/search-results… AAG Disability Specialty Group STEM with Disabilities LeaRRn Rehabilitation Network

Autism in Black CEO Maria Davis-Pierre shares the difficulties of getting diagnosed as an adult & some tips to make the process easier.
@autisminblk #autism awarenessmonth #autism acceptance #autism #neurodivergent #neurotypical #inclusion #diversity WPBT2 WXEL TV

Approximately 30% of adults aged 65 years or older experience at least 1 fall annually. This article summarizes a 2022 clinical practice guideline on falls prevention and management in older adults from the World Falls Guidelines Initiative. ja.ma/3UFn1uV

Review #AHRQ 's blueprint for #HealthEquity in our latest factsheet. See how we align with HHS.gov’s Health Equity Plan to enhance healthcare for all. “Improving Health Equity through Research and Action” is available now. bit.ly/4aPb3UN

Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health

Researchers made a novel discovery about the role of cytokines, specifically XCL1, in fetal brain development and the emotional health of offspring.

Their study reveals that even at typically low levels, a temporary rise

NIH RECOVER makes long COVID data (deidentified) easier to access #LongCOVID content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNIH…

The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) 2.0 is probably the most used implementation science framework.

This frameworks list factors and is a great way to apply #ImpSci to #ImpPractice .

How Sensory Experiences Shape Neurons

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding brain organization using a new mapping technology called BARseq.

This innovative method allows for rapid and extensive analysis of neuronal structures across multiple brains,…

Of 30 patients with severe #SickleCellDisease who were treated with gene-edited autologous hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, 29 were free from vaso-occlusive crises for at least 12 consecutive months. Read the full CLIMB SCD-121 study results: nej.md/3UvzPDT

How long is airborne #SARSCoV2 infectious after an infected person leaves the room?
Study finds evidence of aerosol transmission almost 5 hours after hospital room turnover. Michael Charness et al Boston U Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Paul Sax Linsey Marr https://www.threads.net/@linseycmarr Eric Topol American Journal of Infection Control
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Moderate Exercise Linked to Lower Depression Risk

Engaging in low to moderate-intensity exercises like gardening, walking, or golf can significantly reduce the risk of depression by 23% and anxiety by 26%.

The research, which conducted an umbrella review of global studies,…

Great opportunity to enhance the diversity of the biomedical research workforce through Mentored Programs - research experiences, skills development and grant writing training for Junior Faculty from Diverse Backgrounds. ACRM Career Development Networking Group