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Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) including cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) are becoming more prevalent globally.

30 Nov 2023

Regular mammograms linked to significantly reduced breast cancer mortality

Breast cancer mortality is significantly reduced when women regularly attend screening mammograms, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

30 Nov 2023

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Slow waves that usually only occur in the brain during sleep are also present during wakefulness in people with epilepsy and may protect against increased brain excitability associated with the condition, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL.

30 Nov 2023

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination.

30 Nov 2023

Scientists uncover cellular cause of heart defects in babies born to women with diabetes

When women with diabetes become pregnant, they face not only the typical challenges of pregnancy and impending parenthood, but also a scary statistic: they're five times more likely to have a baby with a congenital heart defect.

30 Nov 2023

Study highlights harmful impact of social media on adolescent health

Social media use is associated with risky health behaviours in young people including increased alcohol, drug and tobacco use, anti-social behavior, risky sexual behaviors and gambling, finds a review of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

30 Nov 2023

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident.

30 Nov 2023

The impact of implementing a high sensitivity assay for cardiac troponin I on long term outcomes in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome

Researchers from the United Kingdom evaluated the use of a high-sensitivity assay to measure cardiac troponin I and its impact on myocardial infarction (MI) risk or other long-term outcomes such as death at five years in individuals with suspected acute coronary syndrome.

30 Nov 2023

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Sustainable dietary modeling and formulation in the animal-to-plant-based dietary (PBD) transition.

30 Nov 2023

Rethinking the internet's role in mental health: Recent study challenges common perceptions

Researchers examined the impact of the growth in internet technology on psychological well-being and overall mental health.

30 Nov 2023

Herpes zoster vaccination and healthy aging: Study connect the dots

Vaccination with recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) prevents Herpes Zoster (HZ) infection.

30 Nov 2023

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

Researchers investigated the Role of Cylicins in Spermiogenesis and Male Fertility in Mice and Humans through Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/ CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) Gene Editing.

30 Nov 2023

How do plant-based diets impact body weight?

The association between plant-based diet index (PDI), unhealthful PDI (uPDI), and healthful PDI (hPDI) and weight loss.

30 Nov 2023

Can a transdiagnostic, blended ecological momentary intervention improve self-esteem in youth with low self-esteem and prior exposure to childhood adversity?

A new study in JAMA Psychiatry reports on the results of a four-year randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing usual care alone or coupled with SELFIE, a form of EMI, in young people with a history of adversity during childhood.

30 Nov 2023

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Existing scientific data on the effects of vitamin K (VK) on bone health and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

30 Nov 2023

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

How many fast-food joints do you come across throughout your day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot, says Abigail Horn, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

29 Nov 2023

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

For many people with migraine, it can be difficult to find a treatment that is effective and reliable, and information on how medications compare to one another is lacking.

29 Nov 2023

Active surveillance for cervical precancer lesions linked to increased long-term cancer risk

Actively monitoring abnormal cells (lesions) that line the cervix rather than removing them straight away is associated with an increased long term risk of cervical cancer, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

29 Nov 2023

Study sheds new light on the profound influence of music on our moral compass

A new study, published in PLOS ONE, has uncovered a remarkable connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding new light on the profound influence that music can have on our moral compass.

29 Nov 2023

Study shows basketball playing sharpens manual dexterity in kids

A study in Scientific Reports reveals that playing basketball significantly enhances manual dexterity in children, outperforming other sports and non-sport activities. The research highlights basketball's unique demands for hand-eye coordination and motor skills, suggesting its potential as an effective, non-clinical method to improve manual dexterity in young individuals.

29 Nov 2023

Medical Research News

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Regular mammograms linked to significantly reduced breast cancer mortality

Slow brain waves during wakefulness may protect against epilepsy

Cannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory

Scientists uncover cellular cause of heart defects in babies born to women with diabetes

Study highlights harmful impact of social media on adolescent health

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

The impact of implementing a high sensitivity assay for cardiac troponin I on long term outcomes in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome

Modeling a sustainable plant-based healthy diet for a dietary transition in the United States

Rethinking the internet's role in mental health: Recent study challenges common perceptions

Herpes zoster vaccination and healthy aging: Study connect the dots

New study provides convincing evidence of the essential role of cylicins in sperm development and fertility

How do plant-based diets impact body weight?

Can a transdiagnostic, blended ecological momentary intervention improve self-esteem in youth with low self-esteem and prior exposure to childhood adversity?

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

Study finds top three classes of medications more effective than ibuprofen for treating migraine attacks

Active surveillance for cervical precancer lesions linked to increased long-term cancer risk

Study sheds new light on the profound influence of music on our moral compass

Study shows basketball playing sharpens manual dexterity in kids

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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