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Immobilizing melanoma

29-Jul-2023 | Cancer

A new mechanism in human and canine melanoma points to potential treatments

Blood pressure drug could prevent post-traumatic headaches

15-Jul-2023 | Mental Health

A study led by VA Puget Sound Health Care System researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.

New Discovery Can Help Detect Brain Tumours

23-Jun-2023 | Cancer

Folate-based radiopharmaceuticals can be used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to detect folate receptors in brain tumours.

A mini-heart in a Petri dish

09-Apr-2023 | Cardiology

A team at TUM has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart, which will permit the study of the earliest development phase of our heart and facilitate research on diseases.

How heavy alcohol consumption increases brain inflammation

12-Mar-2023 | Neurology

New findings by a Scripps Research team point toward a potential new drug target for treating alcohol use disorder.

Injectable Biomaterial That Heals Tissues From the Inside Out

06-Feb-2023 | Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair.

Reducing total calories may be more effective for weight loss than intermittent fasting

20-Jan-2023 | Obesity, Nutrition and Food Technology

Timing from first meal to last meal was not associated with weight loss in a six-year study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association

AI Behind ChatGPT Could Help Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

29-Dec-2022 | Neurology

The AI algorithms behind the chatbot program ChatGPT might one day be able to help doctors detect Alzheimer's Disease in its early stages.

Infant gene therapy is a breakthrough for Artemis-SCID patients

22-Dec-2022 | Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Pediatrics and Neonatology

A new gene therapy treatment boosts a healthier lives for ten young children born without functioning immune systems and lacking the ability to fight infections.

Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

15-Dec-2022 | Pediatrics and Neonatology, Psychology

Smartphones and tablets may help calm down a preschooler short term but could reduce opportunities to practice emotional coping skills.

Ancient viral DNA in human genome guards against infections

06-Nov-2022 | Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Viral DNA in human genomes, embedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that protect human cells against certain present-day viruses, according to new research.

Eating late increases hunger, decreases calories burned, and changes fat tissue

09-Oct-2022 | Obesity

A new study found that when we eat significantly impacts our energy expenditure, appetite, and molecular pathways in adipose tissue.

Researchers Develop Painless Tattoos That Can Be Self-Administered

09-Oct-2022 | Dermatology

Researchers have developed low-cost, painless, and bloodless tattoos that can be self-administered and have many applications, from medical alerts to tracking neutered animals to cosmetics.

Ultra-Processed Foods And Colorectal Cancer In Men Are Inter-Linked

09-Sep-2022 | Cancer

A new study found that men who consumed high rates of ultra-processed foods were at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer than those who did not

Sugar Disrupts Microbiome, Eliminates Protection Against Obesity and Diabetes

01-Sep-2022 | Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Obesity

A study of mice found that dietary sugar alters the gut microbiome, setting off a chain of events that leads to metabolic disease, pre-diabetes, and weight gain.

Vegetarian Diet Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Hip Fracture

28-Aug-2022 | Nutrition and Food Technology

A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.

Bioengineered Cornea Can Restore Sight To The Blind And Visually Impaired

21-Aug-2022 | Opthalmology

Bioengineered corneal tissue for minimally invasive vision restoration in advanced keratoconus in two clinical cohorts

Technology Restores Cell, Organ Function In Pigs After Death

19-Aug-2022 | Cardiology, Neurology

Team of Yale scientists have developed technology which delivers a specially designed cell-protective fluid to organs and tissues which restored blood circulation and other cellular functions in pigs a full hour after their deaths.

Common Viruses May Be Triggering The Onset Of Alzheimers Disease

09-Aug-2022 | Neurology

Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer’s associated proteins in the brain

Engineers Develop Stickers That Can See Inside The Body

30-Jul-2022 | Radiology and Imaging

New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives designed by MIT engineers produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

Solving Algorithm Amnesia Reveals Clues to How We Learn

08-Jul-2022 | Psychology

A discovery about how algorithms can learn and retain information more efficiently offers potential insight into the brain's ability to absorb new knowledge.