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Pain may lead to increased cigarette and cannabis use in cancer survivors

Experiencing pain may increase the odds that cancer survivors will use cigarettes and cannabis, according to a recent study published by Wiley online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

10 Feb 2025

New biomarker test detects early tau tangles in Alzheimer's disease

Years before tau tangles show up in brain scans of patients with Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker test developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine can detect small amounts of the clumping-prone tau protein and its misfolded pathological forms that litter the brain, cerebrospinal fluid and potentially blood, new research published today in Nature Medicine suggests.

10 Feb 2025

Blood transfusions at the scene save lives. But ambulances are rarely equipped to do them.

One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin's cousin called with alarming news. Martin's 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a walk near her home in rural Purlear, North Carolina.

10 Feb 2025

House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health

More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds.

10 Feb 2025

AI-driven ECG age prediction transforms early disease detection

AI-enabled ECG biological age (ECG-BA) improves disease risk classification beyond chronological age, enhancing early detection of aging-related conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.

9 Feb 2025

Clot-busting drug alteplase shows promise for stroke treatment up to 24 hours after onset

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.

8 Feb 2025

Mitochondrial damage linked to beta-cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

8 Feb 2025

UCLA Health launches study on ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in youth

UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults who have bipolar disorder.

8 Feb 2025

Gene therapy developments and obstacles for neurologic disorders

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Neurologic disorders currently affect approximately 100 million people worldwide.

8 Feb 2025

$New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures$

New clinical trial aims to improve outcomes for older adults with hip fractures

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or femur, near the hip using screws and plates to piece together slightly separated pieces of bone.

8 Feb 2025

New mechanism regulates the immune response against parasites

Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites.

8 Feb 2025

Living in disadvantaged areas reduces ALS survival time by over 30%

Living in a disadvantaged community may decrease the length of time a person can survive with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, by over 30%, a Michigan Medicine-led study suggests.

7 Feb 2025

Electronic monitoring boosts well-being and delays symptom deterioration in cancer patients

People with metastatic cancer who regularly report their symptoms via a home-based electronic monitoring system experienced improved quality of life, clinical outcomes and well-being, as well as fewer emergency department visits than those who didn't file reports.

7 Feb 2025

Sisters of women with pregnancy complications face higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

7 Feb 2025

U.S. adults misunderstand risks and benefits of firearm access at home

About 40% of households in the United States report firearm access and the majority of firearm owners report typically storing at least one of their firearms unsecured.

7 Feb 2025

Study shows how hospitals can safely reduce unnecessary preoperative tests

For many patients, getting ready to have surgery means getting their blood drawn, their heart rhythm checked, or having other tests in the weeks leading up to their operation.

7 Feb 2025

Vision loss risks in patients using popular GLP-1 medications raise concerns

A small percentage of patients taking the extraordinarily popular GLP-1 medications have experienced vision problems, but a direct causal link with the drugs has not been established. That is the conclusion of a retrospective study published online on Jan. 30 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

7 Feb 2025

Low income linked to higher mortality risk in young adults with diabetes

The research team of Professor Sin Gon Kim and Professor Nam Hoon Kim of department of internal medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism) of Korea University Anam Hospital, and Professor Ji Yoon Kim of Samsung Medical Center confirmed that young adults with T2D with low income have 3 times higher mortality risk than those with high income.

7 Feb 2025

Understanding infection risks in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a vital treatment for both malignant and non-malignant disorders in pediatric patients.

7 Feb 2025

American Heart Association highlights cardiovascular health disparities in Black communities

The American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black communities in the United States still face disproportionately higher risk of heart disease, stroke and hypertension.

7 Feb 2025