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A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Some antidepressant drugs are effective for some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions, finds an overview of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

1 Feb 2023

Social isolation and loneliness linked with higher rates of heart failure

Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection with heart failure.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Understanding one's susceptibility to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important.

1 Feb 2023

Brain injuries greatly reduced in infants with congenital heart disease

Recent advances in newborn heart surgery have greatly reduced brain injuries in infants with congenital heart disease, according to a 20-year study by scientists at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and British Columbia Children's Hospital (BCCH).

1 Feb 2023

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.

1 Feb 2023

Researchers create a new method to improve burn assessment

An important component to a more successful treatment course for burns is correctly assessing them, and current methods are not accurate enough.

1 Feb 2023

New smart contact lens for monitoring and control of intraocular pressure in glaucoma

Glaucoma is a common ocular disease in which the optic nerve malfunctions due to the increased intraocular pressure (IOP) caused by drainage canal blocking in the eye.

1 Feb 2023

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have developed a new method to process MRI scans to reveal the distinct compartments of the placenta, take measurements of oxygen levels in each region and determine if there are malformations in blood vessels (i.e., placental lesions).

1 Feb 2023

Voice-activated device could make DNA handling at the laboratory safer for scientists

Smart voice assistants are a popular way for people to get quick answers or play their favorite music. That same technology could make the laboratory safer for scientists and technicians who handle potentially infectious samples.

1 Feb 2023

Deep-learning based filter removes false positives, improves the accuracy of cancer diagnosis

Next-generation cancer strategies rely on next-generation gene sequencing (NGS), which paves the way for new techniques and tools to detect mutations and determine patient therapy.

1 Feb 2023

New optogenetic tool to study and modulate plasticity in the cerebellum

Light can trigger a signaling cascade in the cerebellum. This also illuminates processes that play an important role in cerebellar diseases.

1 Feb 2023

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

A recent study posted on the bioRxiv* preprint server has longitudinally characterized the MBC repertoire and humoral response after Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection in individuals vaccinated with the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine.

1 Feb 2023

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A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Social isolation and loneliness linked with higher rates of heart failure

Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Brain injuries greatly reduced in infants with congenital heart disease

Smart stitches could improve surgery outcomes and patient's quality of life

Researchers create a new method to improve burn assessment

New smart contact lens for monitoring and control of intraocular pressure in glaucoma

New MRI method reveals the distinct compartments of placenta during pregnancy

Voice-activated device could make DNA handling at the laboratory safer for scientists

Deep-learning based filter removes false positives, improves the accuracy of cancer diagnosis

New optogenetic tool to study and modulate plasticity in the cerebellum

New study suggests Omicron BA.1 breakthrough infection drives long-term remodeling of memory B cell repertoire in vaccinated populations

Presence of academic medical centers linked to better outcomes for patients treated at nearby community hospitals

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University of Manitoba researcher awarded Barancik Prize for watershed discoveries about multiple sclerosis

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Breakthrough Omicron BA.1/BA.2 infections in the triple-vaccinated linked to broad-based immunity

Study on impact of environmental changes on West Nile virus epidemiology and dynamics

CuSTOM; Creating a healthier society by accelerating the translation of organoid technology

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