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AI-based system improves bladder cancer treatment response assessment

In a small but multi-institutional study, an artificial intelligence-based system improved providers' assessments of whether patients with bladder cancer had complete response to chemotherapy before a radical cystectomy (bladder removal surgery).

22 Apr 2022

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

A new study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks associated with TikTok use. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2022 Meeting, taking place April 21-25 in Denver.

22 Apr 2022

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Genetics and other factors that can determine if a woman is at risk for a recurrence of breast cancer have been identified by investigators at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing new research avenues for preventing a new tumor from developing.

22 Apr 2022

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

A new study examines the effect of rapid infusion of 2meq/kg of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in an ovine model on gas exchange and coronary and cerebral perfusion in the immediate post-resuscitation phase.

22 Apr 2022

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

At the end of March, after the House passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for insured consumers, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) tweeted about why he voted against the legislation.

22 Apr 2022

Could DNA be linked to Premature Aging in Cancer Survivors?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Wang about his latest research that investigated accelerated aging in childhood cancer survivors and the underlying genetics causing this.

22 Apr 2022

Moisture in the air crucial for the survival and spread of tuberculosis

Climatic factors such as dew point temperature, relative humidity and atmospheric temperature that affect water droplet formation are crucial for the survival and spread of tuberculosis (TB), an airborne infectious disease, say researchers.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers examine the connection between physician ownership of their practices and EHR satisfaction

Despite having benefits for information exchange and patient safety, electronic health records (EHR) have had drawbacks for daily practice and the physician experience.

21 Apr 2022

Single-cell atlas of non-hematopoietic cells provides insights into lymphoma stromal biology

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba identify gene expression signatures in different types of lymph nodes cells that play an active role in the development of lymphomas.

21 Apr 2022

Antibodies that neutralize most sarbecoviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers isolate three mAbs that broadly neutralized sarbecoviruses and carried out virological and structural studies of these mAbs.

21 Apr 2022

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

A new dual delivery system designed to sequentially release BMP2 and IGF1 in microparticles in an injectable hydrogel successfully healed an 8-mm cranial defect in rats.

21 Apr 2022

Most blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease perform inconsistently across racial groups

Three experimental blood tests used to identify people in early stages of Alzheimer's disease perform differently in Black individuals compared to white individuals, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

21 Apr 2022

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

A new study has prompted scientists to reconsider a once-popular yet controversial idea in stroke research.

21 Apr 2022

Dentures may negatively impact a person's overall nutrition, research suggests

Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry.

21 Apr 2022

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

Do a person's antibodies work to block the COVID-19 virus from infecting one's system? Are these antibodies also capable of blocking emerging variants such as the omicrons?

21 Apr 2022

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

DNA analysis of thousands of tumors from NHS patients has found a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.

21 Apr 2022

New deep learning method aids in the accurate diagnosis of parkinsonian diseases

A new deep learning method has been created to aid in the diagnosis of parkinsonian diseases, according to research published ahead of print by The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers discover potential targets for treating perivascular fibrosis

Elevated blood pressure can cause a condition known as perivascular fibrosis, where the outside wall of a blood vessel thickens due to connective tissue build-up.

21 Apr 2022

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Abnormalities in a type of brain cell called astrocytes may play a pivotal role in causing some behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorders, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Apr 2022

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

In a novel set of experiments with mice trained to do a sequence of movements and "change course" at the spur of the moment, Johns Hopkins scientists report they have identified areas of the animals' brains that interact to control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements, as well as to help the mice rebound when their movements are interrupted without warning.

21 Apr 2022

Medicine News and Research

AI-based system improves bladder cancer treatment response assessment

Study examines adolescent perspectives on mental health benefits and risks related to TikTok use

Researchers identify new factors that can predict breast cancer recurrence

Rapid infusion of NaHCO3 bolus after extensive resuscitation leads to higher blood flows to the brain and heart

US Rep. Gaetz’s diagnosis of what’s driving insulin costs misses the root cause

Could DNA be linked to Premature Aging in Cancer Survivors?

Moisture in the air crucial for the survival and spread of tuberculosis

Researchers examine the connection between physician ownership of their practices and EHR satisfaction

Single-cell atlas of non-hematopoietic cells provides insights into lymphoma stromal biology

Antibodies that neutralize most sarbecoviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 variants

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

Most blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s disease perform inconsistently across racial groups

Excitotoxicity matters for stroke recovery, new evidence shows

Dentures may negatively impact a person's overall nutrition, research suggests

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

DNA analysis of tumors uncovers a 'treasure trove' of clues about the causes of cancer

New deep learning method aids in the accurate diagnosis of parkinsonian diseases

Researchers discover potential targets for treating perivascular fibrosis

Abnormalities in astrocytes may play a key role in causing autism spectrum disorder symptoms

Researchers identify brain areas that control the ability to perform complex, sequential movements

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