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…

How periods may affect sensitivity to insulin

The sensitivity of the brain to insulin may be modulated by menstrual cycle phase, a paper…

Long Covid linked to multiple organ changes, research suggests

A third of people hospitalized with COVID-19 have “abnormalities” in multiple organs months after getting infected,…

Clinical trial finds dendritic cell vaccine safe, induced immune responses in patients with multiple myeloma

A dendritic cell vaccine administered before and after autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) was safe and…