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AI system could help better detect and diagnose breast cancer

UCLA researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that could help pathologists read biopsies more accurately and to better detect and diagnose breast cancer.

12 Aug 2019

People show greater interest to know current local medical research

Could large TV monitors in waiting rooms, informing visitors about current local medical research, be a good idea?

12 Aug 2019

Nanoparticles' movements reveal whether they can hit intended cancer targets

Targeted drug-delivery systems hold significant promise for treating cancer effectively by sparing healthy surrounding tissues. But the promising approach can only work if the drug hits its target.

10 Aug 2019

Regular, moderate exercise appears to prevent development of physical signs of Alzheimer's

Moderate exercise is not only good for memory as people age, it also appears to help prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer's, known as biomarkers, in those who are at risk for the disease, according to research presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.

10 Aug 2019

Rhythms in gene expression are highly disrupted in the brains of people with schizophrenia

Rhythms in gene expression in the brain are highly disrupted in people with schizophrenia, according to a new University of Pittsburgh-led study.

10 Aug 2019

Researchers seek to understand the regenerative potential of newborn mammalian hearts

Unlike lower vertebrates, mammals are unable to repair their adult hearts after injuries that include heart attacks. This inability in humans leads to heart failure -- a deadly and costly disease that affects more than 5 million Americans.

10 Aug 2019

Antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly half, study shows

A new study from the UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates that antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly 50% in patients with a history of liver cancer.

10 Aug 2019

Scientists discover mechanism that could offer potential new solution to tooth repair

Stem cells hold the key for tissue engineering, as they develop into specialized cell types throughout the body including in teeth.

10 Aug 2019

Cornell professor secures $500,000 USDA grant to study public health in rural planning

Mildred Warner, professor of city and regional planning in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, has secured a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend her work on multigenerational planning in rural areas.

9 Aug 2019

Microneedling helps decrease the appearance of acne scars

It turns out creating tiny injuries on your face with needles actually helps decrease the appearance of acne scars.

9 Aug 2019

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy linked with dose-dependent increase in miscarriage risk

Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy - even in small amounts - have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don't use alcohol, according to a new study by Vanderbilt researchers.

9 Aug 2019

$Non-operative treatment with a sling yields the same results as surgery for shoulder fractures$

Non-operative treatment with a sling yields the same results as surgery for shoulder fractures

There is nothing to be gained by operating on a patient with a so-called displaced fracture of the shoulder. Three weeks with the arm in a sling so that the shoulder is kept inactive yields the same results.

9 Aug 2019

Study shows potential of crucial signaling pathway as biomarker, therapeutic target for cancer

A crucial signaling pathway that can tell the immune system to fight off cancer can also be co-opted by cancer cells to put the brakes on the immune system, according to a new study from researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

9 Aug 2019

NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate seasonal influenza vaccines with two experimental adjuvants

An early-stage clinical trial is evaluating two licensed seasonal influenza vaccines, administered with or without novel adjuvants, for their safety and ability to generate an immune response.

9 Aug 2019

Researchers identify epigenetic mechanism that may strongly influence healthy aging

Researchers at the Max Delbrueck Center for Molecular Medicine have identified an epigenetic mechanism that appears to strongly influence healthy aging.

9 Aug 2019

Oral appliance may be effective first line treatment for some types of sleep apnea

Certain traits may define a type of obstructive sleep apnea that can be effectively treated with an oral appliance, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

9 Aug 2019

Nearly 1 in 8 teens experience reproductive coercion, reports survey

Female adolescents are experiencing relationship abuse at alarming rates, according to a new Michigan State University study that specifically researched reproductive coercion - a form of abuse in which a woman is pressured to become pregnant against her wishes.

9 Aug 2019

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AI system could help better detect and diagnose breast cancer

People show greater interest to know current local medical research

Nanoparticles' movements reveal whether they can hit intended cancer targets

Regular, moderate exercise appears to prevent development of physical signs of Alzheimer's

Rhythms in gene expression are highly disrupted in the brains of people with schizophrenia

Researchers seek to understand the regenerative potential of newborn mammalian hearts

Antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly half, study shows

Scientists discover mechanism that could offer potential new solution to tooth repair

Cornell professor secures $500,000 USDA grant to study public health in rural planning

Microneedling helps decrease the appearance of acne scars

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy linked with dose-dependent increase in miscarriage risk

Non-operative treatment with a sling yields the same results as surgery for shoulder fractures

Study shows potential of crucial signaling pathway as biomarker, therapeutic target for cancer

NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate seasonal influenza vaccines with two experimental adjuvants

Researchers identify epigenetic mechanism that may strongly influence healthy aging

Oral appliance may be effective first line treatment for some types of sleep apnea

Nearly 1 in 8 teens experience reproductive coercion, reports survey

Players who sustain a concussion return to play after 19 days, study shows

New bimodal contrast agent suits both MRI and photoacoustic imaging

Viewing exercise as stress outlet can increase college students' willingness to work out

Everything there is to know about biosimilars eBook

Managing vibration in IVF laboratories

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

A New Approach to Preventing Bladder Cancer Recurrence

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