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Women less likely to use promotional language in research grant applications vs. men
Researchers found a positive association between the use of promotional language in medical science grants and the receipt of research funding, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.
Impact of interpreter use on psychiatric treatment, care access requires further study
NEW YORK — Additional research concerning the impact of using interpreters for psychiatric care for patients with limited English proficiency is needed, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.
AI identifies language tied to depression in white social media users, but not Black users
Artificial intelligence language models were able to accurately predict the severity of depression symptoms based on social media posts among white people but not among Black people, according to a recent study.
Language barriers lead to underdiagnosis of common atopic conditions
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Common allergies and immunological conditions may be underdiagnosed by as much as half among patients who face language barriers, according to a poster presentation.
Language barrier increases health care use in children with asthma
Children with asthma were more likely to be hospitalized for asthma-related health issues if their caregiver had a non-English language preference, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Cancer trial toxicity reporting inconsistent, often uses ‘subjective minimizing language’
Abstracts of randomized phase 3 clinical trials in gastrointestinal oncology frequently use subjective minimizing language to characterize serious toxicities, according to results of a systematic review presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
USPSTF: 'We need studies' to decide on screening for speech and language delay, disorder
There is not enough evidence to adequately assess the benefit-harm balance of screening for speech and language delay and disorders in asymptomatic children aged 5 years and younger, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Video: Alternate word use recommended for specific terms involving opioid use
In this video, Karen Werder, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PHN, assistant professor at the Sonoma State University School of Nursing, discussed a presentation she gave at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.
Video: Impact of language around opioid use disorder a key topic at APNA
In this video, Karen Werder, PhD, PMHNP-BC, PHN, assistant professor at the Sonoma State University School of Nursing, discussed a presentation she gave at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Annual Conference.
Using a preferred language other than English may lead to delayed surgeries
Published results showed pediatric patients whose families prefer a language other than English may experience longer delays between ACL injury and surgery compared with patients of English-speaking families.