Survivors of sexual assault in largely rural and remote Northwestern Ontario face systemic barriers when seeking forensic care, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers.

Sexual assault evidence kits (SAEKs) are used to collect DNA and document injuries following sexual assault. Outside of large urban centres where specialized facilities exist, SAEKs are usually administered in hospital emergency departments. The study found that in rural hospitals, healthcare providers’ decisions about whether to administer SAEKs were often shaped by stereotypes and credibility judgments, rather than consistent standards.

About The Study: In participants with moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder, a single dose of MM120 (lysergide D-tartrate) produced a dose-dependent reduction in anxiety. Lysergide, or lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug. An oral pharmaceutical formulation of LSD is MM120. These results support the dose-dependent efficacy of MM120 and inform the dose selection for phase 3 pivotal trials.

About The Study: In this study of short message service (SMS) vs human phone advising, a customizable SMS system produced significant 12-month walking increases for aging Latino/a adults comparable to the significant improvements attained by participants in the human advisors group. These results provide support for such mobile health platforms, which can expand program choices for broader segments of the population.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center has been recognized among the top global research institutions, ranking in the highest 2.4% worldwide in the 2025 Center for World University Rankings.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the press program for its 2025 Annual Meeting this month in San Francisco. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings on Sept. 29 and 30, and complimentary meeting registration is available for credentialed press. The field's most influential scientific forum, ASTRO's Annual Meeting will feature pivotal studies in radiation medicine for patients with cancer and other diseases.