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Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening

A blood-based, cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (cfDNA) fragmentome assay for lung cancer detection.

11 Jun 2024

Heavy cannabis use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women, study finds

Whether cannabis use is linked to mortality.

11 Jun 2024

New omega-3 therapy shows promise in treating newborn brain injuries

A novel therapeutic approach for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic (HI) brain injury.

11 Jun 2024

Wildfire smoke linked to over 52,000 premature deaths in California, study reveals

Research shows wildfire PM2.5 exposure caused over 52,000 premature deaths in California from 2008 to 2018, with significant economic impacts.

11 Jun 2024

Skin cancer awareness urged for sun-exposed elite swimmers

Only a small proportion of elite swimmers regularly checked their skin for signs of cancer despite being at increased risk, according to University of Queensland research.

10 Jun 2024

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

Study unlocks the secrets of mammalian longevity through DNA methylation analysis

Researchers developed DNA methylation-based models predicting maximum lifespan, gestation, and sexual maturity across 348 mammalian species, revealing key epigenetic markers of longevity.

10 Jun 2024

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

People born with the common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme in the adrenal glands needed to make the hormones cortisol and aldorsterone, which are involved in the body's response to stress and blood pressure regulation.

10 Jun 2024

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

In the heart-pounding action scenes of your favorite blockbuster, it's not always the A-list actor taking the risks but the unsung heroes - stunt performers - who bring those breathtaking moments to life.

10 Jun 2024

Study identifies functional sex differences in specialized pain-producing nerve cells

Research suggests that males and females differ in their experience of pain, but up until now, no one knew why.

10 Jun 2024

Substituting registered nurses with lower-wage staff in hospital care linked to poor outcomes

A new study published in Medical Care today showed that substituting registered nurses (RN) with lower-wage staff (e.g. licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel) in hospital care is linked with more deaths, readmissions, longer hospital stays, poorer patient satisfaction, and higher costs of care.

10 Jun 2024

Children exposed to tree and weed pollen at increased risk of respiratory health problems

A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found children who are exposed to tree and weed pollen in urban environments are at increased risk of respiratory health problems, including asthma.

10 Jun 2024

Ashwagandha boosts memory and mood in clinical trial

A clinical trial found that acute and 30-day Ashwagandha supplementation improves cognitive function and mood markers, showing significant benefits in memory, attention, and well-being without adverse effects.

10 Jun 2024

Study reveals a key step to help the heart regenerate after myocardial infarction

A new study by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member of the Mass General Brigham (MGB) healthcare system, reveals an important step to help the human heart regenerate after myocardial infarction (MI).

10 Jun 2024

Western diet linked to higher wheezing rates in children

A recent study in Scientific Reports found a significant link between Western-style diets and increased wheezing in children, particularly among boys, but no connection to current asthma or medication use.

10 Jun 2024

Transplanting healthy skin may be an effective strategy for treating rare skin diseases

Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan have successfully treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) and ichthyosis with confetti (IWC) by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas.

10 Jun 2024

Understanding Crohn's disease through 'mini-gut' models

Cambridge scientists have grown 'mini-guts' in the lab to help understand Crohn's disease, showing that 'switches' that modify DNA in gut cells play an important role in the disease and how it presents in patients.

10 Jun 2024

Vascular changes in pre-symptomatic stages of Huntington's disease offer new predictive potential

The genetic disease Huntington's not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread effects on microscopic blood vessels according to research.

10 Jun 2024

Research reveals how young adults view cannabis as a recreational and leisure pursuit

As of 2024, 24 states including Virginia and Maryland, and DC have legalized the adult recreational use of cannabis.

10 Jun 2024

UC Davis pioneers advanced PET imaging to monitor lung cancer treatment

Lung cancer can advance quickly. Once a person starts treatment, it is vital to know if that treatment is working or if the patient should be switched to a different treatment.

10 Jun 2024

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Innovative blood test boosts accuracy of lung cancer screening

Heavy cannabis use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease for women, study finds

New omega-3 therapy shows promise in treating newborn brain injuries

Wildfire smoke linked to over 52,000 premature deaths in California, study reveals

Skin cancer awareness urged for sun-exposed elite swimmers

Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Study unlocks the secrets of mammalian longevity through DNA methylation analysis

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

Study identifies functional sex differences in specialized pain-producing nerve cells

Substituting registered nurses with lower-wage staff in hospital care linked to poor outcomes

Children exposed to tree and weed pollen at increased risk of respiratory health problems

Ashwagandha boosts memory and mood in clinical trial

Study reveals a key step to help the heart regenerate after myocardial infarction

Western diet linked to higher wheezing rates in children

Transplanting healthy skin may be an effective strategy for treating rare skin diseases

Understanding Crohn's disease through 'mini-gut' models

Vascular changes in pre-symptomatic stages of Huntington's disease offer new predictive potential

Research reveals how young adults view cannabis as a recreational and leisure pursuit

UC Davis pioneers advanced PET imaging to monitor lung cancer treatment

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