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Surgeons find over-the-counter medications control pain after elbow surgery as effectively as opioids
Children who take only ibuprofen or acetaminophen after routine elbow surgery report similar pain control to…
Study: Climbing 5 flights of stairs a day may reduce heart disease risk
Climbing five flights of stairs can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20% according…
Advancing ultrasound microvessel imaging and AI to improve cancer detection
Ultrasound—a technology that uses sound waves to produce an image—is commonly used to monitor the development…
Contaminants in cannabis and hemp flowers create potential for health risks
Cannabis use, even for medical purposes, could make some people sick due to harmful fungi that…
Dietary supplement modifies gut microbiome—potential implications for bone marrow transplant patients
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot…
The nuclear envelope and breast cancer metastasis
A new editorial paper titled “The nuclear envelope and metastasis” has been published in Oncotarget.
Editorial: GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates poor response to temozolomide
A new editorial paper was published in Oncotarget, titled “GBP3-STING interaction in glioblastoma coordinates autophagy, anti-oxidative,…
Empathetic cancer clinicians promote psychological well-being in breast cancer patients, says study
Clinicians who show more empathy promote better psychological health among breast cancer patients, according to a…
Future-proofing pandemic preparedness and response
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted major shortcomings in the ability of the world to prevent, prepare for,…
Two easy fixes could reduce bleeding after cesarean delivery
Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented…
Texas A&M students develop device to combat kidney failure in newborns
Before a baby is born, doctors hope for a safe delivery, and parents hope for a…
Medical discovery for sepsis moves to next phase of human trials
Scientists at The Florey have proven that a formulation they pioneered alleviates deadly sepsis, with the…
California becomes first state to ban four additives in food
California has become the first state to ban four chemicals commonly added to food that are…
The biggest financial, legal and functional challenges of caregivers of persons living with dementia
A new study published in JMIR Aging identifies the major challenges and needs of the 11…
Largest ever study on light exposure proves its impact on mental health
The world’s largest study on light exposure and its impact on mental health, with almost 87,000…
Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be
A manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had…
Big rise seen in gun deaths, overdoses among U.S. kids
America’s kids are safer now than a decade ago when it comes to many types of…
3D genome architecture influences SCID-X1 gene therapy success
Patients with X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency disorder (SCID-X1), sometimes called “bubble boy disease,” are born with…
Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers
As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prepares to issue a final rule prohibiting flavored cigars,…
Unlocking the secrets of neuronal function: A universal workflow
Biophysically detailed neuronal models provide a unique window into the workings of individual neurons. They enable…
PARMESAN: An AI-based predictive tool to find new treatments for genetic disorders
To discover new treatments for genetic disorders, scientists need a thorough knowledge of prior literature to…
Accelerated radiation treatment could reduce head and neck cancer patient burden in low- and middle-income countries
A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and…
Short-course radiation as effective for patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy
In a first-of-its-kind study, people with breast cancer who underwent implant-based breast reconstruction immediately following a…
New study offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis patients
Using a new recipe for growing blood vessels from living lung tissue in the lab, a…
France launches battle plan against bedbug invasion
The French government said Friday it was launching a concerted effort to fight bedbugs that have…
The neural underpinnings of surround sound and its effects on a listener’s sense of presence
Over the past few decades, engineers have introduced and perfected numerous technologies designed to produce highly…
Research reveals why our skin feels ‘tight’ after washing
When we wash our face with a cleanser, our skin can start to feel tight. With…
Yoga improves quality of life, cardiovascular function in heart failure patients
Previous studies have shown that yoga therapy and lifestyle modifications have improved heart failure patients’ quality…
New guideline to promote health equity in Canada
A comprehensive new guideline with 16 preventive care recommendations aims to promote health equity for people…