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May 1, 2024
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May 1, 2024 — Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study suggests that proteins detectable ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — Anticoagulant treatments are crucial for managing many conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and venous thrombosis. Current options, however, carry an inherent risk of serious bleeding due to trauma or unforeseen events. A team has developed a ...
May 1, 2024 — A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according ...
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May 1, 2024 — An mRNA cancer vaccine quickly reprogrammed the immune system to attack the most aggressive type of brain tumor in a first-ever human clinical ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — A recently completed study indicates that circulatory protein levels can provide important information for increasingly accurate diagnoses and personalised care in patients with aggressive B-cell ...
Apr. 10, 2024 — Researchers examined COVID-19 patients across the United States who survived some of the longest and most harrowing battles with the virus and found that about two-thirds still had physical, ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — A new study shows that immunity after a COVID-19 booster lasts much longer than the primary series alone. These findings are among other, sometimes ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — America is going the wrong way when it comes to prescribing antibiotics, with 1 in 4 prescriptions going to patients who have conditions that the ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — Immigrants to Canada who have spent a greater proportion of their lives in Canada have a greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) than ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — A new tool to identify infants most at risk for severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness could aid pediatricians in prioritizing children under 1 to receive a preventive medication before RSV ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — In unincorporated communities in the United States-Mexico borderlands, historically and socially marginalized populations become invisible to the healthcare system, showing that geography acts as a ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Many surgeons remove the bursa when repairing rotator cuff injuries, but a new animal study suggests that the small tissue helps with ...
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Apr. 25, 2024 — A multicenter study has identified a potential new treatment for acute heart failure, a leading cause of hospitalization and ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — An unexpected discovery surprised a scientist: nanometer-sized diamond particles, which were intended for a completely different purpose, shone brightly in a magnetic resonance imaging experiment -- ...
Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
Apr. 25, 2024 — Physical activity in natural environments prevent almost 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases a year in England and save treatment costs of more than 100 million, new research has ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Uveitis is a rare inflammatory eye disease. Posterior and panuveitis in particular are associated with a poor prognosis and a protracted course of the disease. Diagnosis and monitoring can be ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Machines can learn not only to make predictions, but also to handle causal relationships. An international research team shows how this could make therapies safer, more efficient, and more ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Warning letters can safely cut prescribing of a powerful but risky antipsychotic, according to a new study. Researchers used Medicare data to study the effects of the letters on hundreds of thousands ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — Cleveland Clinic researchers developed an artficial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the best combination and timeline to use when prescribing drugs to treat a bacterial infection, based ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — A thin film that combines an electrode grid and LEDs can both track and produce a visual representation of the brain's activity in real-time during surgery -- a huge improvement over the current ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — Researchers have published results of a phase I clinical trial of a novel immunotherapy for high-risk ...
Apr. 24, 2024 — If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of the woods yet. A number of factors can influence whether and how they survive the trauma ...
Apr. 23, 2024 — A new study highlights the lasting financial impact of a cancer diagnosis for many working-age adults and their families in the United States. It shows a cancer diagnosis and the time required for ...
Apr. 23, 2024 — Patients have lower rates of mortality and hospital readmissions when treated by female physicians, with female patients benefitting more than their male counterparts, new research ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — Digital memory test and a blood sample -- this combination will be tested for its potential to identify early Alzheimer's disease in a new research study. Over a hundred healthcare centers are ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia worldwide with around 59 million people concerned in 2019. This irregular heartbeat is associated with increased risks of heart failure, ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — Scientists are developing and validating a patent-pending novel immunotherapy to be used against glioblastoma brain tumors. Glioblastomas are almost always lethal with a median survival time of 14 ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — State-of-the-art artificial intelligence systems known as large language models (LLMs) are poor medical coders, according to researchers. Their study emphasizes the necessity for refinement and ...
Apr. 22, 2024 — Primary health care, conditional cash transfers and social pensions have prevented 1.4 million deaths of all ages in Brazil over the past two decades, according to a new study. If expanded, these ...
Apr. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new shoe insole technology that helps reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers, a dangerous open sore that can lead to hospitalization and leg, foot or toe ...
Apr. 19, 2024 — In a discovery that could hasten treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), scientists have discovered a harbinger in the blood of some people who later went on to develop the ...
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Advance in the Treatment of Acute Heart Failure Identified
- Diamond Dust Shines Bright in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Physical Activity in Nature Helps Prevent Several Diseases, Including Depression and Type 2 Diabetes
- Simplified Diagnosis of Rare Eye Diseases
- AI in Medicine: The Causality Frontier
- National Trial Safely Scaled Back Prescribing of a Powerful Antipsychotic for the Elderly
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Artificial Intelligence Can Develop Treatments to Prevent 'superbugs'
- After Spinal Cord Injury, Neurons Wreak Havoc on Metabolism
- A Flexible Microdisplay Can Monitor Brain Activity in Real-Time During Brain Surgery
- CAR T Cell Therapy Targeting HER2 Antigen Shows Promise Against Advanced Sarcoma in Phase I Trial
- Positive Effect of Midazolam After Cardiac Arrest
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- New Study Uncovers Lasting Financial Hardship Associated With Cancer Diagnosis for Working-Age Adults in the U.S.
- Treatment from Female Doctors Leads to Lower Mortality and Hospital Readmission Rates, Study Suggests
Monday, April 22, 2024
- Study Explores Possible Future for Early Alzheimer's Diagnostics
- Predicting Cardiac Arrhythmia 30 Minutes Before It Happens
- Genetically Engineering a Treatment for Incurable Brain Tumors
- Despite AI Advancements, Human Oversight Remains Essential
- Social Programs Save Millions of Lives, Especially in Times of Crisis
Friday, April 19, 2024
- Shoe Technology Reduces Risk of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Signs of Multiple Sclerosis Show Up in Blood Years Before Symptoms
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Potential New Treatment Path for Lasting Lyme Disease Symptoms
- How Data Provided by Fitness Trackers and Smartphones Can Help People With MS
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- New Data Identifies Trends in Accidental Opioid Overdoses in Children
- Artificial Intelligence Beats Doctors in Accurately Assessing Eye Problems
- Researchers Find That Accelerated Aging Biology in the Placenta Contributes to a Rare Form of Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure
- Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Faced Higher Risk of Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Novel Robotic Training Program Reduces Physician Errors Placing Central Lines
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Common HIV Treatments May Aid Alzheimer's Disease Patients
- New Inflammatory Bowel Disease Testing Protocol Could Speed Up Diagnosis
Monday, April 15, 2024
- AI Enhances Physician-Patient Communication
- Physical Activity Reduces Stress-Related Brain Activity to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Antibiotics Aren't Effective for Most Lower Tract Respiratory Infections
Friday, April 12, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- New Study Validates Prediction Rules for Pediatric Intra-Abdominal and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Novel CT Exam Reduces Need for Invasive Artery Treatment
- Why Some People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Pain Without Inflammation
- AI Model Can Accurately Assess PTSD in Postpartum Women
- In the Drive to Deprescribe, Heartburn Drug Study Teaches Key Lessons
- Safety of a Potential New Treatment to Manage Complications from Sickle Cell Disease
- Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Death After Giving Birth
- Economic Burden of Childhood Verbal Abuse by Adults Estimated at $300 Billion Globally
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Obese and Overweight Children at Risk of Iron Deficiency
- Revascularization Enhances Quality of Life for Patients With Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
- A New Screening Protocol Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancers More Selectively
- AI-Assisted Breast-Cancer Screening May Reduce Unnecessary Testing
- Revolutionary Molecular Device Unleashes Potential for Targeted Drug Delivery and Self-Healing Materials
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Nasal Spray Safely Treats Recurrent Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Clinical Trial Suggests
- New Consensus Statement Aims to Improve Endometriosis Evaluation
- Blood Protein Could Help Detect Delayed Concussion Recovery in Children
- No Link Between Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children's Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability, Says Large Sibling Study
- New Guidelines to Help Kids Build Tolerance to Food Allergens
- Cardiology Team Performs Novel Heart Artery Repair With Newly Approved Device
Monday, April 8, 2024
- Heart Disease, Depression Linked by Inflammation
- Pregnancy Accelerates Biological Aging in a Healthy, Young Adult Population
- Researchers Developed New Method for Detecting Heart Failure With a Smartphone
- New Study Highlights the Benefit of Touch on Mental and Physical Health
- Unnecessary Use of Beta-Blockers After a Heart Attack?
- Stopping Aspirin One Month After Coronary Stenting Procedures Significantly Reduces Bleeding Complications in Heart Attack Patients, Study Suggests
- Successful 'first in Human' Clinical Trial of Pioneering Guidance for Heart Bypass Surgery
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
- Less Extensive Breast Cancer Surgery Results in Fewer Swollen Arms
- Few Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetics Succeed in Losing Weight -- Weight Gain Linked to Much Higher Risk of Complications
- Microbial Signature of Colorectal Cancer-Associated Mutations Identified in New Study
- Discovery Into How Chronic Lung Conditions Affect Children's Immune System
- Study Finds Less Invasive, Safer Option for Removing Benign Pancreatic Tumors
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Blended Antioxidant Supplement Improves Cognition and Memory in Aged Mice
- Wound Treatment Gel Fights the Battle Against Antibacterial Resistance
- Gene Analysis Generates Spatial Map of Intestinal Cells and Traces Their Trajectories During Gut Inflammation
Monday, April 1, 2024
- New Initiative Improves Detection, Evaluation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Pilot Study Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness
- Chatbot Outperformed Physicians in Clinical Reasoning in Head-to-Head Study
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Positive Associations Between Premenstrual Disorders and Perinatal Depression
- Virtual Rehabilitation Provides Benefits for Stroke Recovery
- Miscarriages Linked to Health Risks in Later Pregnancies
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Could AI Play a Role in Locating Damage to the Brain After Stroke?
- ADHD Stimulants May Increase Risk of Heart Damage in Young Adults, Study Finds
- Social, Environmental Factors May Raise Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Stroke
- Did You Know That Physical Activity Can Protect You from Chronic Pain?
- People With Depression See No Immediate Change from Common GP Assessment, Study Shows
- Popular Obesity Drugs May Lead to Medical Procedure Complications
- Discovery Has Potential to Solve the Billion-Dollar Global Cost of Poorly Managed Wound Healing
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
- Study Finds High Prevalence of Hidden Brain Changes in People With Heart Disease
- Optimizing Electronic Health Records: Study Reveals Improvements in Departmental Productivity
- Just Ask: Patients in the ER Are Willing to Get a Flu Shot
- Silicon Spikes Take out 96% of Virus Particles
- Young Adults With Migraine, Other Nontraditional Risk Factors May Have Higher Stroke Risk
Monday, March 25, 2024
- 2 in 3 Parents Say Their Adolescent or Teen Worries About How Sick Days May Impact Grades
- Promising Drug Combination for Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Less Obesity in 3 And 4-Year-Olds After the Pandemic, Swedish Study Finds
- Breakthrough Antibiotic Shows Promise Against Obstinate Mycobacterial Infections
- Gene Discovery Offers New Hope for People Living With Chronic Skin Disease
Friday, March 22, 2024
- Multiple Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Most Sudden Infant Deaths
- Scientists Close in on TB Blood Test Which Could Detect Millions of Silent Spreaders
- If Faces Look Like Demons, You Could Have This Extraordinary Condition