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AI system predicts future knee X-rays to transform osteoarthritis care

An AI system that can predict what a patient's knee X-ray will look like a year in the future could transform how millions of people with osteoarthritis understand and manage their condition, according to research by the University of Surrey.

14 Oct 2025

Psychedelics could alter treatment paradigms for stress-related mental health conditions

A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published today in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances for treating stress-related psychiatric disorders through novel neurobiological mechanisms.

14 Oct 2025

Researchers test 250-year-old heart medicine in patients with deadly pancreatic cancer

Researchers in Sweden are testing a 250-year-old medicine in patients with one of the world's deadliest cancers.

14 Oct 2025

Rapid heart rate changes predict response to magnetic brain stimulation in depression

Researchers led by Dr. Roberto Goya-Maldonado at the University Medical Center Göttingen have identified a rapid physiological marker that predicts which patients with major depression will respond to magnetic brain stimulation therapy.

14 Oct 2025

New insights can reshape psychiatric practice across continents

In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Bruce M. Cohen discusses results and insights that are reshaping international approaches to understanding and treating neuropsychiatric disorders.

14 Oct 2025

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year.

14 Oct 2025

Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem

Ronald Klein was biking around his neighborhood in North Wales, Pennsylvania, in 2006 and tried to jump a curb. "But I was going too slow — I didn't have enough momentum," he recalled.

14 Oct 2025

Germany launches new training to help doctors recognize eating disorders in men

The iSMEsH study aims to combat stigma around men's eating disorders, training healthcare providers to improve diagnosis and treatment in primary care settings.

14 Oct 2025

PTSD following sexual assault linked to profound fronto-limbic brain changes

Around 70% of women who suffer a sexual assault develop PTSD; now scientists have shown that many of these women show a marked reduction in the usual communication between two important brain areas involved in processing and control of emotions, the amygdala and the pre-frontal cortex.

13 Oct 2025

Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery

People 60 and older who are excessively sleepy during the day may have more problems with memory and thinking after surgery, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

13 Oct 2025

Engineered antibody triggers powerful anti-tumor response in advanced cancers

Many advanced cancers develop resistance to treatment and become highly aggressive, often leaving patients with limited treatment options.

13 Oct 2025

Scientists explore natural hypothermic states as therapy for brain injury

Hypothermia can preserve neuron health following brain injury, but complications from external cooling make it less promising therapeutically.

13 Oct 2025

Who is really at risk of eating disorders? New UK study reveals overlooked groups

This large school-based study of over 7,400 UK adolescents found a high prevalence of eating disorder symptoms, particularly among girls, gender-diverse youth and those living in deprived areas. The findings challenge stereotypes, revealing that EDs significantly affect ethnic minority boys and economically disadvantaged groups.

13 Oct 2025

Trial examines slow-tempo music as a strategy to reduce delirium in critically ill older adults

A multi-center randomized controlled trial with critically ill adults aged 50 years and older admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) found that twice-daily slow-tempo music (60 to 80 beats per minute) did not shorten the duration of delirium or coma, or reduce delirium severity, pain or anxiety compared with a silence-track control.

13 Oct 2025

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

13 Oct 2025

How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked

Genomic newborn screening using whole-genome sequencing identified 1.6% of infants with high-chance, treatable genetic conditions, far beyond the capacity of standard biochemical screening. The BabyScreen+ study demonstrated clinical impact, cascade diagnoses, and strong parental acceptance, while highlighting challenges in scalability and equity.

13 Oct 2025

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis sharply improves survival, study finds

Postdiagnosis smoking cessation was linked to significantly longer overall survival among cancer patients across all stages, based on real-world electronic health record data. Despite clear survival benefits, only one in five smokers quit within six months of diagnosis, highlighting missed opportunities for intervention.

13 Oct 2025

New advances improve cough detection in wearable health monitors

Researchers have improved the ability of wearable health devices to accurately detect when a patient is coughing, making it easier to monitor chronic health conditions and predict health risks such as asthma attacks.

13 Oct 2025

Kiwifruits could help alleviate chronic constipation

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation.

13 Oct 2025

FAU launches transformative community initiative to prevent substance use among youth

Florida Atlantic University has received a $3 million, five-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to lead a transformative community initiative designed to prevent substance use among South Florida's youth.

13 Oct 2025

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Medical Condition News

AI system predicts future knee X-rays to transform osteoarthritis care

Psychedelics could alter treatment paradigms for stress-related mental health conditions

Researchers test 250-year-old heart medicine in patients with deadly pancreatic cancer

Rapid heart rate changes predict response to magnetic brain stimulation in depression

New insights can reshape psychiatric practice across continents

WHO's new Global status report highlights the growing burden of neurological disorders

Why brittle bones aren’t just a woman’s problem

Germany launches new training to help doctors recognize eating disorders in men

PTSD following sexual assault linked to profound fronto-limbic brain changes

Daytime sleepiness in older adults linked to cognitive decline after surgery

Engineered antibody triggers powerful anti-tumor response in advanced cancers

Scientists explore natural hypothermic states as therapy for brain injury

Who is really at risk of eating disorders? New UK study reveals overlooked groups

Trial examines slow-tempo music as a strategy to reduce delirium in critically ill older adults

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis sharply improves survival, study finds

New advances improve cough detection in wearable health monitors

Kiwifruits could help alleviate chronic constipation

FAU launches transformative community initiative to prevent substance use among youth

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