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Medical Notes: Week of April 17, 2022

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Published: April 17, 2022 by RHJ Producer

Researchers find there is a connection between mental health problems and dementia

Scientists might’ve found a way to reduce or delay dementia. A paper in JAMA Psychiatry studied 1.7 million people across three decades. They wanted to see if people with mental disorders have a higher risk for dementia later in life. Researchers have found that there is a connection between mental health problems and dementia for both men and women. However, scientists do say that most people with mental disorders will not develop dementia.

New treatment destroys advanced-stage ovarian cancer in mice

A new treatment destroys advanced-stage ovarian cancer in mice. Researchers for the study in Science Advances implanted tiny beads called ‘drug factories’ near the tumors. These beads then continually produce a natural compound that activates white blood cells to fight the cancer. The scientists think the treatment will be ready for human clinical trials this fall (Rice University article).

Stanford report explains how to spot online disinformation

And finally… with so much information at our fingertips, how can we know what’s true? A report from Stanford University explains how to spot disinformation online. The first step is to check the account’s handle. Fake accounts pretending to be a credible source have to change the username slightly, for example, adding a period to the end of the name. The report also advises to be skeptical of content, saying to always look for factual material backing up any claims.


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Medical Notes 22-16: Week of April 17, 2022

MEDICAL NOTES THIS WEEK…

Scientists might’ve found a way to reduce or delay dementia. A paper in JAMA Psychiatry studied 1.7 million people across three decades. They wanted to see if people with mental disorders have a higher risk for dementia later in life. Researchers have found that there is a connection between mental health problems and dementia for both men and women. However, scientists do say that most people with mental disorders will not develop dementia.

A new treatment destroys advanced-stage ovarian cancer in mice. Researchers for the study in Science Advances implanted tiny beads called ‘drug factories’ near the tumors. These beads then continually produce a natural compound that activates white blood cells to fight the cancer. The scientists think the treatment will be ready for human clinical trials this fall.

And finally… with so much information at our fingertips, how can we know what’s true? A report from Stanford University explains how to spot disinformation online. The first step is to check the account’s handle. Fake accounts pretending to be a credible source have to change the username slightly, for example, adding a period to the end of the name. The report also advises to be skeptical of content, saying to always look for factual material backing up any claims.

And that’s medical notes this week… more in a moment.

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Program #: 22-16Segment Type: Medical NotesTopics: Cancer Treatment and Research| Communication| Internet and Social Media| Mental Health| Mental Illness| Misinformation| Neuroscience and Neurology| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Science| TreatmentsMedical Conditions: Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia| Cancer| Ovarian CancerMedical Journals: JAMA Psychiatry| Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)| Science AdvancesInstitutions & Organizations: Rice University| Stanford Universitytagged with: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah| Shel Lustig
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Since 1992, Radio Health Journal has been bringing listeners useful, verifiable information they can trust and rely on in the fields of medicine, science & technology, research, and the intersection of health & public policy. Both Radio Health Journal and sister show Viewpoints Radio are AURN productions.

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