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Researchers identify two important factors involved in the formation and renewing of self-schema

At the end of a bad day, how do you feel about yourself? The answer could indicate not only how your self-perception formed, but also how it renews, according to experimental results from a research group in Japan.

30 Nov 2022

Study: 40% of websites for heart transplant centers lack information in languages other than English

In a University of Michigan-led study, researchers found that most websites for heart transplant centers in the United States are difficult to understand, with more than 40% lacking information in languages other than English.

30 Nov 2022

Powerful imaging tool creates 3D atlas of the spectrum of tuberculous and COVID-19 lung lesions

Gross anatomy reveals three-dimensional shapes of pathology at a large scale. Histology, in contrast, reveals the microscopic anatomy of biological structures. But that magnification comes at a cost - histology shows only two-dimensional shapes because it studies small, flat slices of stained tissue.

29 Nov 2022

New machine learning fusion model for better diagnosis of ovarian lesions

Although ovarian cancer is the deadliest type of cancer for women, only about 20% of cases are found at an early stage, as there are no real screening tests for them and few symptoms to prompt them.

29 Nov 2022

Blood tests may be able to guide treatment discussions for patients with metastatic cancer

As cancers grow and potentially spread to new parts of the body, they often shed cells and DNA into the blood stream. DNA can be analyzed for both the amount of DNA present and whether any potential mutations exist that may aid providers in deciding on treatments.

29 Nov 2022

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Regular postsurgical screening is critical for patients with lung cancer, the United States' second most prevalent type of cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths.

28 Nov 2022

Study provides first direct evidence of caffeine's ergogenicity on sprint running in athletics

At the international level of sport, even the smallest advantage can take an athlete from being a mere participant to a podium finisher.

28 Nov 2022

New research could be the first step in better targeting breast cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a protein that, when present in high amounts in breast cancer tumors, is an indicator of whether DNA-damaging therapies will work or not.

23 Nov 2022

Family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes, research says

According to new research from Boston Medical Center, family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes.

22 Nov 2022

Discovery could lead to new mantle cell lymphoma drugs

A form of blood cancer known as mantle cell lymphoma is critically dependent on a protein that coordinates gene expression, such that blocking its activity with an experimental drug dramatically slows the growth of this lymphoma in preclinical tests, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.

22 Nov 2022

Schools, sheriffs, and syringes: State plans vary for spending $26B in opioid settlement funds

With more than 200 Americans still dying of drug overdoses each day, states are beginning the high-stakes task of deciding how to spend billions of dollars in settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors.

22 Nov 2022

New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

Two recent papers by Brazilian researchers have contributed to the scientific understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against infection by SARS-CoV-2 or prevent progression to severe COVID-19.

21 Nov 2022

Gene mutation associated with autism causes an overstimulation of brain cells

Scientists looking to understand the fundamental brain mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder have found that a gene mutation known to be associated with the disorder causes an overstimulation of brain cells far greater than that seen in neuronal cells without the mutation.

21 Nov 2022

Researchers identify best methods to study resting state of the brain in marmosets

A team led by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified the best methods to study the resting state of the brain in marmosets using functional MRI.

21 Nov 2022

Exercise may make radiotherapy more tolerable for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is the most common form of the disease among women; in Australia, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

21 Nov 2022

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

A new University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that people older than 45 whose Type 2 diabetes was treated with anti-hyperglycemic medications had an increased risk of multiple sclerosis, particularly among women, while anti-hyperglycemic exposure in people younger than 45 reduced that risk.

20 Nov 2022

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network- a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers across the United States - is launching a collaborative project with the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology in Buenos Aires, Argentina, today.

16 Nov 2022

Scientists develop new injectable hydrogel for treatment of aneurysms

Aneurysms, abnormal enlargement or ballooning in the wall of blood vessels can result in rupture and fatal bleeding. To treat aneurysms, it is essential to stop the blood flow to the affected area and prevent rupture of the vessel.

16 Nov 2022

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Black, Indigenous and other women of color who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic said these experiences were overshadowed by isolation, confusion and fear, much of it caused by unclear or frequently changing institutional policies, according to a new study.

16 Nov 2022

Psychologists struggle to meet the increased demand for mental health services

Demand for mental health treatment has continued to increase as many psychologists report no longer having the capacity to see new patients, according to a new survey by the American Psychological Association.

15 Nov 2022

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Researchers identify two important factors involved in the formation and renewing of self-schema

Study: 40% of websites for heart transplant centers lack information in languages other than English

Powerful imaging tool creates 3D atlas of the spectrum of tuberculous and COVID-19 lung lesions

New machine learning fusion model for better diagnosis of ovarian lesions

Blood tests may be able to guide treatment discussions for patients with metastatic cancer

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Study provides first direct evidence of caffeine's ergogenicity on sprint running in athletics

New research could be the first step in better targeting breast cancer treatment

Family involvement in psychosis treatment leads to better patient outcomes, research says

Discovery could lead to new mantle cell lymphoma drugs

Schools, sheriffs, and syringes: State plans vary for spending $26B in opioid settlement funds

New studies improve understanding of the genetic factors that protect people against COVID-19

Gene mutation associated with autism causes an overstimulation of brain cells

Researchers identify best methods to study resting state of the brain in marmosets

Exercise may make radiotherapy more tolerable for breast cancer patients

Type 2 diabetes patients older than 45 have increased MS risk after anti-hyperglycemic exposure

Collaborative project focuses on improving access to breast cancer care in Argentina

Scientists develop new injectable hydrogel for treatment of aneurysms

Minority women's perinatal experiences overshadowed by isolation and fear due to changing COVID-19 policies

Psychologists struggle to meet the increased demand for mental health services

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