Health news at Indiana University

The Crossroads Pediatric Device Consortium will focus on meeting unmet needs for pediatric patients by accelerating the development, approval and availability of innovative medical devices for children.

Peter Finn, lead of the Behavioral Alcohol Research Laboratory at @IUPsychBrain, gives advice for quitting drinking alcohol cold turkey in an article from @MSN: bit.ly/47lEMUl

Jesse Stewart, professor of psychology at the School of Science, led research that confirmed the potential of e-health and telehealth as a foundation for advancing both mental and physical healthcare practices. bit.ly/3QrT3Z

Primary care clinicians can accurately diagnose autism in young children after specialized training, according to a new study led by IU School of Medicine and @DrBeccaMcNally that paves the way for community-based models of autism evaluation. bit.ly/3DCNpfD

Housing insecurity and eviction during pregnancy increase the risk of a poor birth outcome for the parent and baby. That's why a new IU School of Medicine-led program will help provide housing for pregnant people who are housing insecure or homeless. medicine.iu.edu/news/2023/07/h…

A new study from the Kelley School of Business reveals subtlety is key when aiming to show gender identity support in a medical care setting. bit.ly/3OiTZ0Z

Since joining IU School of Medicine, Andrew Saykin, PsyD, has received $53.6 million in NIH funding for research on Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. He leads @iadrc_iu and is known as a visionary leader in the field. medicine.iu.edu/blogs/precisio…

“Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand, South Africa — they all have a plan. We don’t,” said @IUSPH Professor William Ramos. “...look at seatbelts, fire safety, smoking cessation. Legislation is what’s going to move the needle.”

America's power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave. @IUONeill's @DavidKonisky and @CarleySanya --> theconversation.com/americas-power… via @ConversationUS

Learn more about @IUMedSchool researchers' role in this work: go.iu.edu/4Ogn

Researchers hope to gain a deeper understanding of how the immune system responds to gene therapies for conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy to develop more successful and long-term ways to help patients living with muscle disorders. medicine.iu.edu/news/2023/06/n…

A new @Prev_Insights study reveals 89% of Hoosier adults reported participating in a form of gambling in the last year. See the impact: bit.ly/3JpitTj

.@IUPUIScience researchers will lead $11.7M in Department of Defense-funded research on a common complication to traumatic brain injury - and will help establish the Hydrocephalus Research Center at @IUPUI. Read more: news.iu.edu/live/news/28283

Researchers are working to personalize treatment options for cancer patients thanks to the generosity of Tyler Trent, a former Purdue University student who donated his osteosarcoma cells before dying from the disease in January 2019. @IUImpact youtube.com/watch?v=JcnWFK…

"Each year, members of the IU Environmental Health and Safety team trap mosquitoes on IU properties like Bradford Woods, providing vital information about West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses to the Indiana Department of Health."

It’s that time of year when unwelcome pests join backyard barbecues or baseball games. But mosquitoes and ticks can leave behind more than just a nasty bite. Read tips from an IU expert on how to stay safe. news.iu.edu/live/news/2829…

A new project to better understand and help address the shortage of licensed mental and behavioral health professionals in Indiana is being led by the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy at the @IUMedSchool. news.iu.edu/live/news/2828…

The results of a phase three clinical trial in peanut-allergic children ages 1 to 3 suggest an immunotherapy drug delivered via skin patch has the potential to help improve underlying food allergy by desensitizing the immune system to an allergen. medicine.iu.edu/news/2023/05/p…

Jay Jin, an allergist and immunologist at @IUMedSchool, answers some of the most common questions about seasonal allergies for Outside Magazine. outsideonline.com/health/wellnes…

Roger I. Glass, MD, PhD, senior scientist emeritus & former director @Fogarty_NIH presents "Personal Reflections on Global Health, Fogarty and the Future" during Medicine Grand Rounds Friday, 5/12 @ noon in person @Regenstrief Social Hub & Zoom. globalhealthequity.iu.edu/news-events/_n…