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Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries

Traumatic injuries of the central nervous system (CNS)-such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)-are characterized by oxidative damage and neuroinflammation.

28 Aug 2025

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

It's well known that alcohol misuse can harm not only drinkers themselves but also those around them. Now, a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs shows that, among college students, harms such as lower grades, mental distress and even suicidal thoughts are linked to being exposed to a drinker's poor behavior.

28 Aug 2025

Most alternative treatments for autism lack reliable evidence

The most comprehensive quantitative review of research into complementary and alternative treatments for autism has found no strong evidence to support their use, and that the safety of these treatments was rarely assessed.

28 Aug 2025

High protein diet linked to increased risk of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism

Next to cancer recurrence or progression, cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in cancer survivors.

28 Aug 2025

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people face highest stroke rates in the U.S.

A new study found that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander people had the highest rate of stroke among people from other race and ethnic groups, with a rate more than three times higher than that of white people.

28 Aug 2025

Wayne State project advances efforts toward automated diabetes care

Despite advances in insulin therapy and automated delivery systems, people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) still face a daily struggle: manually dosing insulin before meals.

28 Aug 2025

New imaging method detects colorectal cancer using tissue autofluorescence

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and deadly forms of cancer worldwide. A key reason for its high death toll is that it often goes undetected until it reaches an advanced stage.

28 Aug 2025

Chronic neuron overactivation may drive Parkinson's disease progression

Certain brain cells are responsible for coordinating smooth, controlled movements of the body. But when those cells are constantly overactivated for weeks on end, they degenerate and ultimately die.

28 Aug 2025

Inflammatory bowel disease in Nigeria reveals unique clinical patterns and challenges

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition with significant health implications worldwide. In Nigeria, data on its prevalence and characteristics are limited, highlighting the need for comprehensive studies to better understand its epidemiology and clinical features in the region.

28 Aug 2025

Gut mast cells produce key molecules driving food allergy anaphylaxis

Food allergies affect more than half a billion people worldwide. In severe cases, even a small bite of the wrong food can trigger anaphylaxis - a rapid, body-wide allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing, a dangerous drop in blood pressure and even death.

28 Aug 2025

Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?

Alterations in gut microbiota post-stroke may drive metabolic changes, presenting opportunities for innovative therapeutic strategies in acute stroke recovery.

28 Aug 2025

Gyroscopic backpack improves balance in patients with ataxia

An innovative backpack, incorporating aerospace technology, shows promise as a balance aid for patients with the movement disorder ataxia.

27 Aug 2025

Older age and low fitness identified as independent risk factors for heart rhythm disorders

New research has revealed that older age and low aerobic fitness levels are strong and independent risk factors for a high burden of heartbeat irregularities, known as arrhythmias, that indicate future cardiovascular risk.

27 Aug 2025

Online cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for treating bulimia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa (BN), or bulimia, is a mental health disorder characterized by binge eating and a fear of gaining weight, which drives people to try and avoid weight gain, usually by compensatory (vomiting etc.).

27 Aug 2025

Multi-analyte test accurately identifies brain cancers using cerebrospinal fluid

A novel, multi-analyte test developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Ludwig Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery can accurately identify brain cancers using small samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), offering a promising new tool to guide clinical decision-making.

27 Aug 2025

Using cannabis to self medicate linked to higher risk of paranoia

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, in partnership with the University of Bath, has found that the reasons why a person chooses to use cannabis can increase their risk of developing paranoia.

27 Aug 2025

Routine eye exams may help detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

Within the next few years, doctors may be able to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias using routine eye exams well before symptoms appear, a new study suggests.

27 Aug 2025

Gene editing therapy exa-cel improves quality of life in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Treatment with exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) led to robust and sustained improvements in quality of life for patients with severe sickle cell disease (SCD) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, according to two studies published in Blood Advances.

27 Aug 2025

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D identified as a potential biomarker for skin cancer screening

Skin cancer, the most common global malignancy, is linked to ultraviolet (UV)-driven serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)synthesis, with its controversial role possibly reflecting cumulative UV exposure.

27 Aug 2025

Research finds more effective way to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation in microgravity

New research has found a more effective way to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in microgravity, which causes the weightlessness astronauts experience in space.

27 Aug 2025

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Medical Condition News

Researchers develop novel exosome-based therapeutic agent for treating traumatic CNS injuries

Alcohol misuse among college students linked to academic and mental health harms

Most alternative treatments for autism lack reliable evidence

High protein diet linked to increased risk of cancer-associated venous thromboembolism

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people face highest stroke rates in the U.S.

Wayne State project advances efforts toward automated diabetes care

New imaging method detects colorectal cancer using tissue autofluorescence

Chronic neuron overactivation may drive Parkinson's disease progression

Inflammatory bowel disease in Nigeria reveals unique clinical patterns and challenges

Gut mast cells produce key molecules driving food allergy anaphylaxis

Can the gut microbiome adapt to protect the brain after stroke?

Gyroscopic backpack improves balance in patients with ataxia

Older age and low fitness identified as independent risk factors for heart rhythm disorders

Online cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for treating bulimia nervosa

Multi-analyte test accurately identifies brain cancers using cerebrospinal fluid

Using cannabis to self medicate linked to higher risk of paranoia

Routine eye exams may help detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear

Gene editing therapy exa-cel improves quality of life in sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D identified as a potential biomarker for skin cancer screening

Research finds more effective way to conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation in microgravity

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