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Study identifies potential microRNA target to overcome breast cancer resistance
A new University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study has identified a particular strand of microRNA as…
Proposed model emphasizes community connections to address loneliness in borderline personality disorder
Loneliness is a key driver in the maintenance of borderline personality disorder (BPD), Harvard researchers argue.…
Does substance use change the brain’s structure, or does brain structure predispose some to substance use?
A study led by researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University in St.…
Some doctors increasingly using artificial intelligence to take notes during appointments
It was easy to miss Dr. Robert Gray’s quick movements, tapping the screen of his smartphone…
Scientists unveil surprising human vs. mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target
Since its discovery in the 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has been regarded as…
Clinical trial shows cancer-preventing topical immunotherapy trains immune system to fight precancers
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham uncovers how a novel immunotherapy prevents squamous…
Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the…
Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain
In a guideline published online Dec. 9 in Schizophrenia Bulletin, recommendations are presented for the use…
Study indicates improved health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone
Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered…
Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries
Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness, with simple,…
We don’t all need regular skin cancer screening—but you can know your risk and check yourself
Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates globally, with nearly 19,000 Australians diagnosed with…
Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary…
Therapeutic-dose anticoagulation linked to lower mortality in COVID-19
For patients hospitalized for COVID-19, administration of therapeutic-dose versus prophylactic-dose anticoagulation with heparins is associated with…
Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don’t always need a hysterectomy
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to half of all women during their lifetime, and one…
Wearable tech takes on heart health: Exploring advancements in cardiovascular disease monitoring
Cardiovascular diseases remain a global health crisis, spurring an urgent demand for innovative diagnostic tools that…
Gene editing tool reduces Alzheimer’s plaque precursor in mice
A new gene editing tool that helps cellular machinery skip parts of genes responsible for diseases…
Coronary artery disease common in patients with cirrhosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is common in patients with cirrhosis, but cirrhosis itself is not significantly…
Rheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk for new heart failure
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher rate of heart failure subtypes, according to a…
AI tool analyzes medical charts for ADHD follow-up care
Stanford Medicine researchers have built an artificial intelligence tool that can read thousands of doctors’ notes…
Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children’s development
Approximately one in six couples trying to have a child experiences infertility. Each year, over five…
MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activity
Thanks to their genetic makeup, their ability to navigate mazes and their willingness to work for…
Exploring the risks of bypassing natural selection in assisted reproduction
A Perspective published in PNAS Nexus summarizes the risks of bypassing natural selection when using assisted…
Walking away from depression: How daily steps improve mental health
Can you literally step away from depression? A new global review of data found that “increasing…
From bells to choirs, different ‘timbres’ ring in the Christmas holiday season
Concerts and radio stations at this time of year are filled with both Christmas and winter…
Chemotherapy shortage did not increase cancer patient mortality
During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began in early…
AI-powered blood test can spot earliest sign of breast cancer
A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first…
Key brain mechanism provides new insights into empathy
A specific brain mechanism modulates how animals respond empathetically to others’ emotions. This is the latest…
First full characterization of kidney microbiome unlocks potential to prevent kidney stones
Cleveland Clinic researchers have found definitive proof of a kidney microbiome that influences renal health and…
Exploring opioid-free pain relief in bariatric surgery
Obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery can manage without opioids, according to a thesis from the University…