Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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Testing a nature-based family activity intervention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
“In nature children find space to breathe"
We are exploring whether a nature activity box can be used in NHS Neurodiversity services following a child's ADHD diagnosis. We are working with families and staff members to see how easy it is to use and how it might help quality of life and wellbeing.
Reframing Cardiovascular Prevention: Elaborating on the 2025 AHA/ACC High BP Guidelines through Mind–Body Science and the Practical Application of Transcendental Meditation
Our invited Nature Reviews Cardiology commentary examines how psychosocial stress drives hypertension and cardiovascular disease—and how evidence-based stress reduction, notably Transcendental Meditation, can strengthen lifestyle prevention strategies.
Valuing Lived Experience: Building the Evidence for Better Care in Pernicious Anaemia
Many people with pernicious anaemia spend years searching for answers. By capturing lived experiences, this study transforms patient-reported data into evidence that can drive change in the recognition and treatment of the condition.
Measurement of women's breast cancer risk
Breast cancer screening adjusted to each woman's risk seems attractive for many reasons, but an important prerequisite is - of course - that the risk measurement is valid. That is what we set out to test in the recent publication in British Journal of Cancer.
Impact of nutrition counseling on dietary improvements, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with pregestational diabetes mellitus
Pregestational diabetes increases risks for both mother and infant. This study analyzed medical charts to evaluate how individualized nutrition counseling improved diet quality, glycemic control, and neonatal outcomes in women with pregestational diabetes.
cfDNA dynamics decipher mechanism of action of Ibrutinib in patients with MCL
We investigated cfDNA dynamics prior to and during induction treatment of patients with MCL treated within the TRIANGLE trial and showed an early and superior disease clearance when treated with Ibrutinib and hints toward improved disease clearance in lymph nodes than using chemotherapy
The triple burden: Essential medicine availability, price, and affordability across Ethiopian health facilities
Access to essential medicines is a fundamental human right recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and a key component of achieving universal health coverage.
