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Breakthroughs in theranostic nanomaterials for traumatic brain injury management

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains one of the most pressing public health challenges, leaving millions with lasting disabilities each year.

12 Nov 2025

Common antibiotic can improve survival and neurological outcomes in CNS-TB

Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have demonstrated that doxycycline, a commonly available and inexpensive antibiotic, can improve survival rates and neurological outcomes in Central Nervous System Tuberculosis (CNS-TB) in a preclinical non-human study.

12 Nov 2025

Artificial intelligence improves diagnosis of invisible airway blockages

Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can spot hard-to-see objects lodged in patients' airways better than expert radiologists.

11 Nov 2025

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic dissection of rapid antidepressant action identifies adenosine as the critical mediator, yet adenosine receptors are the primary target of caffeine, the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance.

11 Nov 2025

New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and breathlessness, known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).

11 Nov 2025

Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system's ability to attack a vulnerable site on the COVID-19-causing coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

11 Nov 2025

MGI Tech joins forces with SAMRC and DSTI to launch South Africa’s 110K Human Genome Program and unveil Africa’s first DNBSEQ-T7, ushering in a new era in African genomics

The DNBSEQ-T7 sequencing platform and 110K Human Genome Program are transforming South Africa's genomic landscape, promoting local expertise and health equity.

From MGI 11 Nov 2025

St. Jude study maps treatment strategy for rare infant gliomas

Clinician-scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and collaborators have conducted the largest study of infant-type hemispheric glioma (IHG) ever reported, uncovering key factors that could be used to guide treatment strategies for this rare pediatric brain tumor.

11 Nov 2025

Scientists pinpoint a reason Alzheimer’s patients forget loved ones

One of the most devastating moments for family members of a patient with Alzheimer's is when their loved one forgets who they are. New University of Virginia School of Medicine research may explain why that happens and could lead to a way to prevent it.

10 Nov 2025

New diagnostic approach identifies dementia stages based on neurovascular and metabolic changes

Researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine have developed a highly sensitive diagnostic that predicts a person's stage of dementia based on neurovascular and metabolic changes.

10 Nov 2025

New national recommendations boost care for traumatic brain injury patients

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New national recommendations are now paving the way for more effective short- and long-term care for patients with TBI.

7 Nov 2025

Study reveals structural and cellular clues behind cancer-linked GnT-V enzyme selectivity

Glycans are important complex carbohydrates found on cell surfaces that serve crucial roles in cell-to-cell communication, structure, and protection.

7 Nov 2025

UniSA launches pilot effort to make medicines safer for older Australians

In a national effort to make medicines safer for older Australians, the University of South Australia is calling for aged care providers and pharmacists to join a new pilot study to assess medication safety and management in residential aged care.

6 Nov 2025

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a novel biomaterial-based system that induces the formation of tertiary lymphoid-like structures, or TLSs.

6 Nov 2025

The Moslows' $4 million gift transforms women's health education and research

When Linda Moslow, A16P, A18P, entered perimenopause in her early 40s, she was blindsided. "I'd always been healthy and grounded in wellness," she says. "Suddenly, I couldn't recognize myself." The months of anxiety, sleeplessness, and confusion that followed left her feeling unmoored until she found a team of doctors who helped her understand what was happening.

6 Nov 2025

Tropical cyclone exposure associated with higher risk of death from various causes

Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and diabetes, finds a study published in The BMJ's climate issue today.

6 Nov 2025

Medical Research News and Research

Breakthroughs in theranostic nanomaterials for traumatic brain injury management

Common antibiotic can improve survival and neurological outcomes in CNS-TB

Artificial intelligence improves diagnosis of invisible airway blockages

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

MGI Tech joins forces with SAMRC and DSTI to launch South Africa’s 110K Human Genome Program and unveil Africa’s first DNBSEQ-T7, ushering in a new era in African genomics

St. Jude study maps treatment strategy for rare infant gliomas

Scientists pinpoint a reason Alzheimer’s patients forget loved ones

New diagnostic approach identifies dementia stages based on neurovascular and metabolic changes

New national recommendations boost care for traumatic brain injury patients

Study reveals structural and cellular clues behind cancer-linked GnT-V enzyme selectivity

UniSA launches pilot effort to make medicines safer for older Australians

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

The Moslows' $4 million gift transforms women's health education and research

Tropical cyclone exposure associated with higher risk of death from various causes

World’s largest eye imaging and data resource expands across the UK

Heart damage during middle age linked to greater dementia risk in later life

Greener environments linked to lower risk of mental health hospitalizations

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