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Therapist-guided digital therapy reduces distress in people with long-term physical health conditions

A therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioural therapy reduced distress in 89 per cent of participants living with long-term physical health conditions, a new King's College London study finds.

13 Feb 2024

Scientists discover how oxytocin influences memory in animals

Oxytocin (OXT) is a hormone that is known for its effects on psychological well-being and emotional bonding in animals.

13 Feb 2024

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

'Time to put your money where your mouth is: addressing inequalities in oral health' is the new Economist Impact white paper published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) with support from Haleon.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers find no significant link between preterm delivery and autism

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is one of the most common developmental disorders and is increasingly diagnosed worldwide.

13 Feb 2024

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique to better predict chemotherapy resistance in canines and humans.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that eventually becomes part of fecal matter.

13 Feb 2024

Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients

A recent study highlights the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary diabetes management program in reducing the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing the importance of glycemic control for dementia prevention.

13 Feb 2024

Gene therapy reverses advanced heart failure in animal study

Heart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the heart.

13 Feb 2024

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

In the realm of biomedical sciences, the quest for accurate and efficient diagnostic tools is ever-evolving. One such promising innovation making waves is the photoacoustic (PA) technique.

13 Feb 2024

Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance

Researchers identify GFAP as a potent biomarker for predicting dementia risk over a decade before clinical diagnosis, underscoring its potential for early screening and intervention in asymptomatic individuals.

13 Feb 2024

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Identification of specific gene fusions is critical for the successful targeted treatment of pediatric cancer patients.

13 Feb 2024

Home-administered COVID-19 rapid antigen tests show comparable accuracy to clinician-performed tests

In a study involving nearly 1,000 patients seen at the Baltimore Convention Center Field Hospital (BCCFH) during a five-month period in 2022 - researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, the University of Maryland School of Medicine and five other collaborators report that a rapid antigen test (RAT) for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be used at home with accuracy comparable to the same test being administered by a health care professional.

13 Feb 2024

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Breast cancer is on the rise, but new tools for early detection could save lives.

13 Feb 2024

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

A cohort study of older adults found that those who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who did not follow guidelines.

13 Feb 2024

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

"An absurd decision", "a scandal", and "I meant nothing". These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective.

13 Feb 2024

Involving youths with disabilities in accessible app design

The atmosphere on the bus is cheerful. A group of young people with disabilities are testing an app they have helped develop. This app is designed to make it easier for them to take the bus to and from work.

13 Feb 2024

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai.

13 Feb 2024

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since the founding in 1924 of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all.

13 Feb 2024

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows.

13 Feb 2024

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Therapist-guided digital therapy reduces distress in people with long-term physical health conditions

Scientists discover how oxytocin influences memory in animals

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

Researchers find no significant link between preterm delivery and autism

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

Diabetes management program cuts dementia risk in type 2 patients

Gene therapy reverses advanced heart failure in animal study

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

Glial fibrillary acidic protein levels pinpoint future dementia risk a decade in advance

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Home-administered COVID-19 rapid antigen tests show comparable accuracy to clinician-performed tests

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

Involving youths with disabilities in accessible app design

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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