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A potential game-changer for emergency medicine: Synthetic platelets

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Imagine being a paramedic treating a trauma patient who's bleeding severely. You know your patient's life is in danger, but there's not much you can do because the patient needs an infusion of blood containing platelets. Platelets…

Study reveals new factor associated with the risk of severe COVID-19 in people with obesity

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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Brazilian researchers showed why SARS-CoV-2 infection tends to be more severe in diabetic patients. Now, the same team based at the Institute of Biology of the State University of…

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Stay cool: Top fabrics to wear to survive the summer heat

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As the summer heat intensifies, with temperatures sometimes soaring to triple digits, the question of which fabrics are best for staying cool becomes particularly relevant. Sundaresan Jayaraman, a professor in Georgia Tech's School of…

Researchers highlight genomics' potential in cancer research

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A new editorial paper titled "Genomics has more to reveal" has been published in Oncotarget.

Examination of trauma history questionnaire deepens understanding of vulnerable women

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Exposure to trauma is associated with many negative outcomes, especially for at-risk populations like incarcerated women and perinatal women. The Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ) is a common measure of exposure to trauma, but no…

Review focuses on diseases associated with subnormal serum liver enzyme levels

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Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT…

New cancer treatment slows progression of aggressive neuroendocrine tumors, study finds

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A novel approach for early cancer treatment known as radioligand therapy (RLT) has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of advanced neuroendocrine tumor progression and death, according to research led by scientists at Sunnybrook…

FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease

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A new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.

New biomarker identified for predicting adverse events of tuberculosis therapy

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Borstel researchers are the first to develop a biomarker to predict the occurrence of neuropathic adverse events during therapy for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. The results have now been published in the journal Pathogens & Immunity.

New surgical method shows promising results for cervical cancer treatment

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A recently published study has compared a new surgical method with the current standard treatment for primary management of cervical cancer. The paper is published in the journal eClinicalMedicine.

Applications of AI in medicine

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Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) are increasingly transforming the medical field by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, prognostic predictions, precision treatments, and operational efficiency in…

Dual-channel fluorescence imaging for precise and safe pulmonary segmentectomy

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The research team of Prof. Hyun Koo Kim of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Korea University's Guro Hospital, has developed "precise and safe pulmonary segmentectomy enabled by visualizing cancer margins with dual…

Role of fibrinogen-like protein 1 in tumor recurrence following hepatectomy

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, exhibits a dismal five-year survival rate of only 18%. Major contributing factors to HCC include viral hepatitis infections and nonalcoholic fatty liver…

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Public fails to appreciate risk of consuming raw milk, survey finds

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Consuming raw milk or products made with it is riskier than drinking pasteurized milk. Yet fewer than half of U.S. adults know that drinking raw milk is less safe than drinking pasteurized milk and many Americans do not understand the…

Researchers show cholesterol type can affect your heart attack risk

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Vascular plaque. It starts with inflammation. Perhaps your blood pressure has been a little too high for a little too long, putting strain on your blood vessels.

U.S. government to pay Moderna $176 million to develop mRNA flu vaccine

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U.S. health officials announced Tuesday that the federal government will pay Moderna $176 million to speed development of a pandemic flu vaccine based on mRNA technology.

Dallas cancer tech company develops new blood test it says can catch tumors early

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In the fight to beat cancer, scientists have recognized the importance of catching it early.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease increases risk for atrial fibrillation: Study

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, according to a study published online June 2 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Why schizophrenia and apathy go hand in hand

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Schizophrenia, which affects up to 1% of the population, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms. One of the most common, and for which there is no treatment, is apathy and lack of motivation.

Supreme court to hear case challenging FDA's ban of flavored vapes

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In a case that will test the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authority to approve or reject new vaping products, the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will weigh whether the agency was legally allowed to ban flavored e-cigarettes.

Mean cost of bringing new drug to US market is $879.3 million, study estimates

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The mean cost of developing a new drug for the U.S. market is estimated to be $879.3 million when both drug development failure and capital costs are considered, according to a study published online June 28 in JAMA Network Open.

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Ulcerative Hunner lesions can help characterize bladder pain, infection

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Distinct phenotypic and urine biological characteristics are seen for patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) with a history of ulcerative Hunner lesions (UIC) and those with no lesions (NHIC), according to a…

A comprehensive youth diabetes dataset and interactive portal to boost research and prevention strategies

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A team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the most comprehensive epidemiological dataset for youth diabetes and prediabetes research, derived from extensive National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey …

Study shows new method rivals polysomnography in sleep staging

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University of Houston, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering Bhavin R. Sheth and former student Adam Jones, have introduced a groundbreaking approach to sleep stage classification that could replace the current gold…

Study: Women veterans at higher risk for repeat suicide attempts

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In a new study, Oregon Health & Science University researchers find that women veterans who had recently attempted suicide were more likely than men to feel social rejection and betrayed by military institutions. They also reported feeling…

Use of 'benzo' sedatives like Valium, Xanax won't raise dementia risk: Study

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Benzodiazepines do not appear to increase dementia risk, but could have subtle long-term effects on brain structure, a new study reports.

Study relates use of antipsychotics in dementia with socioeconomic status

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A study lead by the Economic Evaluation of Chronic Diseases group of Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute has revealed the relationship between the use of antipsychotics in dementia and socioeconomic status. This work have been authored…

Measuring body language to trace emotions

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Is it possible to decode how we feel from our movements? How can emotions be studied "from the outside" by using empirical methods? To answer these questions, a large international and interdisciplinary research team led by the Max Planck…

Medical boards often lenient on doctors overprescribing opioids, research finds

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Researchers looked at over 100 cases of misconduct involving the overprescription of opioid drugs in an anonymized US state. The study investigated professional bodies composed predominantly of doctors tasked with assessing and…

Pregnant pause? Elite athletes challenge norms and perceptions when expecting

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When you're an elite athlete, the stakes are high. But add pregnancy to the mix and the challenges can rise—not only from mixed messages about the safety of training while pregnant, but also from a lack of support from coaches, health…