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Brain organoids reveal how Alu-mediated gene deletion can lead to neurodegeneration

Brain diseases, including dementia, have long been studied using experimental animals such as mice.

27 Aug 2026

Alliance releases new film highlighting the critical role of clinical trials

The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has released a film highlighting the critical role of participant involvement in advancing cancer research and improving care.

27 Aug 2026

Women with shorter reproductive lifespan face higher risk of developing bronchiectasis

Women with a shorter reproductive lifespan are at greater risk of developing bronchiectasis, according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation, a peer-reviewed, open access journal.

27 Aug 2026

UMass Amherst researcher wins $2.5 million to expand nanoparticle cancer vaccine study

Having established the effectiveness of her nanoparticle drug-delivery system for cancer immunotherapy, University of Massachusetts Amherst researcher Prabhani Atukorale, has been awarded $2.5 million from the National Institutes of Health to broaden the scope of her vaccine research to include treating those with active cancer.

27 Aug 2026

Missing doses of antihypertensive medication erase life-saving cardiovascular benefits

The true impact of missing doses of blood pressure-lowering medication will be demonstrated in a presentation at ESC Congress 2026.

27 Aug 2026

Optimized EAP regimen delivers outstanding mobilization effects in multiple myeloma and lymphoma patients

This prospective, multicenter phase II study was conducted across 12 medical institutions in China and registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05536154).

27 Aug 2026

New injectable microgel system delivers precise radiation to keloids

Researchers in Korea are developing a new approach to localized brachytherapy that could improve the treatment of keloid scars.

27 Aug 2026

New mutant rat model replicates human chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in ten adults globally. Even with improved treatments, many patients continue to have worsening loss of kidney function, resulting in the need for dialysis or transplantation.

27 Aug 2026

Researchers develop mild skeletal editing method for medicinal chemistry

Researchers at Ritsumeikan University report a halogen-guided method for transforming accessible hydroxycoumarins into coumaranones, valuable heterocyclic structures in medicinal chemistry.

27 Aug 2026

New stroke guideline mandates personalized and early rehabilitation

A stroke can change life in an instant, affecting everything from walking and speaking to memory, mood and the ability to perform everyday tasks.

27 Aug 2026

Multi-ancestry genetic score improves risk prediction for Alzheimer's disease

Late-onset Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, affecting an estimated 6.9 million people in the U.S.

27 Aug 2026

Post-seizure psychotic episodes linked to future mental health risks

Some people with epilepsy experience delusions, hallucinations, paranoia and confusion after a seizure.

27 Aug 2026

Study challenges traditional breast cancer classification methods

Breast cancer is often classified as either estrogen receptor-positive (hormone-sensitive) or not. However, a new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that this simplified classification may overlook important biological differences between patients that could affect treatment decisions.

27 Aug 2026

Overuse of short-acting bronchodilator linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and death

Overuse of reliever inhalers is associated with higher risks of developing and dying from cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart attack and ischemic stroke, in asthma and COPD patients, according to a study published today in ERJ Open Research.

27 Aug 2026

Extreme heat exposure triggers broad range of medical emergencies

When temperatures spike, emergency physicians expect to see more cases of dehydration and heat stroke.

27 Aug 2026

New funding backs pioneering research to make brain cancer treatment more effective

Adelaide researchers are challenging decades-old assumptions about brain cancer treatment in a bid to make radiation therapy more effective against tumors, while reducing damage to healthy tissue.

27 Aug 2026

Community-focused mental health care cuts hospital admissions

A new approach to care for people experiencing a mental health crisis, emphasising continuity and community, can reduce hospital admissions and improve satisfaction with care, finds a study led by a University College London (UCL) researcher.

27 Aug 2026

Brain shrinkage biomarker may predict early-onset Alzheimer’s progression

In people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker tool that detects shrinkage of the brain's gray matter may predict how quickly someone may progress from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, according to a new study published August 26, 2026, in Neurology, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Aug 2026

Internet-controlled brain implant enables remote neural stimulation and drug delivery

A researcher in Chicago remotely controls a miniaturized brain implant in Daejeon, Korea - over the internet. Korean researchers have developed a wireless device that can deliver drugs and light to precisely modulate targeted neurons from anywhere in the world.

27 Aug 2026

Former ESC president judged guilty of severe misconduct over drug ties

A British cardiologist and former president of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has been judged by the ESC to have committed severe misconduct after a Danish TV documentary reported that he had been involved in drawing up guidelines for the use of the heart drug ivabradine (Corlanor, Procoralan) while profiting from lucrative contracts with the drug's maker.

27 Aug 2026

Medical News

Brain organoids reveal how Alu-mediated gene deletion can lead to neurodegeneration

Alliance releases new film highlighting the critical role of clinical trials

Women with shorter reproductive lifespan face higher risk of developing bronchiectasis

UMass Amherst researcher wins $2.5 million to expand nanoparticle cancer vaccine study

Missing doses of antihypertensive medication erase life-saving cardiovascular benefits

Optimized EAP regimen delivers outstanding mobilization effects in multiple myeloma and lymphoma patients

New injectable microgel system delivers precise radiation to keloids

New mutant rat model replicates human chronic kidney disease

Researchers develop mild skeletal editing method for medicinal chemistry

New stroke guideline mandates personalized and early rehabilitation

Multi-ancestry genetic score improves risk prediction for Alzheimer's disease

Post-seizure psychotic episodes linked to future mental health risks

Study challenges traditional breast cancer classification methods

Overuse of short-acting bronchodilator linked to increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and death

Extreme heat exposure triggers broad range of medical emergencies

New funding backs pioneering research to make brain cancer treatment more effective

Community-focused mental health care cuts hospital admissions

Brain shrinkage biomarker may predict early-onset Alzheimer’s progression

Internet-controlled brain implant enables remote neural stimulation and drug delivery

Former ESC president judged guilty of severe misconduct over drug ties

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