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Single antibody causes a rare but dangerous reaction to widely-used blood thinner

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered that a rare but dangerous reaction to a widely used blood thinner is caused by a single antibody – overturning decades of medical misunderstanding and opening the door to more precise ways of diagnosing and treating this medical complication.

3 Sep 2025

Daily probiotic reduces pouchitis risk after colon removal surgery but may not be cost-effective

A new UCLA Health study found that taking an 8-strain probiotic daily may reduce the risk of pouchitis, a common inflammatory condition that occurs after colon removal surgery for ulcerative colitis, but the treatment may not be worth the cost depending on a patient's likelihood of flare-ups.

3 Sep 2025

Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden

A new study reveals the profound emotional and physical toll of extreme morning sickness, with more than half of affected women reporting they considered terminating their pregnancy, and 9 in 10 saying they had thought about not having more children.

3 Sep 2025

UCLA Health receives NIH grant to expand innovative chronic pain therapy for veterans

UCLA Health has received a $7.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to expand research into a newer form of psychotherapy that has been shown to more significantly alleviate chronic pain among older adults compared to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy.

3 Sep 2025

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Patients with atrial fibrillation who live in neighborhoods with poor access to full-service grocery stores face sharply higher odds of stroke and death, according to a new study from Tulane University.

3 Sep 2025

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Deep in the Bolivian Amazon exists a forager-horticultural community called the Tsimane. Researchers look to them for insights on how the human body functioned prior to modern technologies, as their lifestyles remain the closest to that of our ancestors.

3 Sep 2025

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Some sugar substitutes may come with unexpected consequences for long-term brain health, according to a study published in the September 3, 2025, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

3 Sep 2025

Penn State researchers reveal new function of antibody-producing cells

The body has an intricate system to defend against infections where each type of immune cell plays a distinct role. Now, a study led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine has uncovered a new function of the immune cells that are known for making antibodies.

3 Sep 2025

Apple juice has temporary effects on saliva but no lasting damage

A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought.

3 Sep 2025

Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint

Colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial 'fingerprint' – according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

3 Sep 2025

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Noninferiority was not demonstrated for death and ischemic events between P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) given for 12 months after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025 and simultaneously published in New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2025

Impaired spatial orientation found in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Individuals with an increased risk for dementia due to Alzheimer's disease can have impaired spatial orientation skills.

3 Sep 2025

Loneliness linked to higher NHS healthcare costs and poorer health in the UK

Lonely people incur an extra £850 in annual healthcare costs to the NHS, as well as experiencing worse mental and physical health

3 Sep 2025

Dual antiplatelet therapy shows no benefit over aspirin after CABG in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was not more effective than aspirin alone for the prevention of major adverse cardiovascular events and increased major bleeding in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 20251 and simultaneously published in New England Journal of Medicine.

3 Sep 2025

Stopping oral anticoagulation reduces risk after successful atrial fibrillation ablation

Discontinuing oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy resulted in a lower risk of a composite of stroke, systemic embolism or major bleeding than continuing OAC therapy in patients who had successful ablation for atrial fibrillation at least 12 months previously, according to results from a late-breaking trial presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025 and simultaneously published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

3 Sep 2025

No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery

No benefit in terms of prevention of ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack and cardiovascular mortality after 1 year was observed when surgical left atrial appendage occlusion was performed in high-risk non-atrial fibrillation patients after valvular surgery, according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2025.

3 Sep 2025

Study finds sex differences in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that affect both males and females, but research in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica indicates that sex may influence the characteristics and course of these conditions.

3 Sep 2025

Genetic variant disrupts brain’s cleanup crew increasing Alzheimer’s risk

A Nature study published today and led by researchers at the University of South Florida's USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute pinpoints how a genetic variant disrupts microglia - the brain's "cleanup crew" - increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

3 Sep 2025

New protein-based therapeutic tool could change the way we treat diseases

A team of scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) has created a protein-based therapeutic tool that could change the way we treat diseases caused by harmful or unnecessary cells.

3 Sep 2025

Dental care gaps affect children with sickle cell disease in Michigan

Children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have dental problems - but fewer than half of those covered by Michigan Medicaid got dental care in 2022, according to a new study.

3 Sep 2025

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Medical Research News

Single antibody causes a rare but dangerous reaction to widely-used blood thinner

Daily probiotic reduces pouchitis risk after colon removal surgery but may not be cost-effective

Extreme morning sickness found to carry heavy emotional and physical burden

UCLA Health receives NIH grant to expand innovative chronic pain therapy for veterans

Living in food deserts linked to higher stroke and death risk in atrial fibrillation patients

Study finds universal rise in cholesterol after menopause among Bolivian Tsimane women

Study links high intake of artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline

Penn State researchers reveal new function of antibody-producing cells

Apple juice has temporary effects on saliva but no lasting damage

Colorectal cancer identified by its unique microbial fingerprint

Trial compares the use of blood thinners after stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes

Impaired spatial orientation found in older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Loneliness linked to higher NHS healthcare costs and poorer health in the UK

Dual antiplatelet therapy shows no benefit over aspirin after CABG in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Stopping oral anticoagulation reduces risk after successful atrial fibrillation ablation

No clear benefit from surgical left atrial appendage occlusion in non-AF patients after valve surgery

Study finds sex differences in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Genetic variant disrupts brain’s cleanup crew increasing Alzheimer’s risk

New protein-based therapeutic tool could change the way we treat diseases

Dental care gaps affect children with sickle cell disease in Michigan

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

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