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Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

University of Queensland researchers have found targeting amyloid plaque in the brain is not essential for ultrasound to deliver cognitive improvement in neurodegenerative disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

A new multicenter, international study suggests that people who have early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and high levels of immune cells within their tumors may have a lower risk of recurrence and better survival rates even when not treated with chemotherapy.

2 Apr 2024

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

Researchers from Kyushu University's Faculty of Medical Sciences report on new insights into the mechanisms of how adrenal gland tumors are formed.

2 Apr 2024

New technique reveals insights into gut cell dynamics during inflammation

Cells within the intestines perform various roles including nutrient absorption, sensing, and maintaining homeostasis.

2 Apr 2024

Study: AI-generated medical advice not yet reliable enough to replace human experts

When looking for medical information, people can use web search engines or large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT-4 or Google Bard. However, these artificial intelligence (AI) tools have their limitations and can sometimes generate incorrect advice or instructions.

2 Apr 2024

AI chatbot offers accurate answers to radiation oncology queries

Cancer patients about to undergo radiation oncology treatment have lots of questions. Could ChatGPT be the best way to get answers?

2 Apr 2024

Living among trees and sidewalks linked to lower heart risk

Is the view from your doorstep mostly trees and sky or buildings and grass? The answer could influence your cardiovascular health, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

New screening tools in child health care are effective in identifying early language and communication difficulties in children.

2 Apr 2024

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

A new study found that during the pandemic pediatric emergency departments (EDs) saw more children and adolescents who needed a psychiatric admission, as well as an increase in severe conditions, such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and substance use disorders.

2 Apr 2024

Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

Individuals with heart disease stand to gain the most from a low-sodium diet but, on average, consume over twice the recommended daily sodium intake, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

2 Apr 2024

New malaria vaccine strain shows promise in preclinical trials

In a report published on March 21, 2024 in EMBO Molecular Medicine (A replication competent Plasmodium falciparum parasite completely attenuated by dual gene deletion) investigators at Seattle Children's Research Institute and Sanaria Inc. describe the development of a whole malaria parasite vaccine strain that infects the liver, develops to the late liver stage, and then gets completely stuck and cannot burst out of the liver to cause symptomatic blood infection.

2 Apr 2024

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

Study shows women quickly catch up to men in terms of cardiovascular risk; underscores the need for increased awareness and screening.

2 Apr 2024

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

In this interview, News Medical speaks to Isaac Chiu, Ph.D and Daping Yang, Ph.D. of Harvard Medical School, about their latest research, revealing the surprising properties of pain.

2 Apr 2024

Track opioid settlement payouts — to the cent — in your community

State and local governments are receiving billions of dollars in settlements from companies that made, sold, or distributed prescription painkillers and were accused of fueling the opioid crisis.

2 Apr 2024

More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system

First, her favorite doctor in Providence, Rhode Island, retired. Then her other doctor at a health center a few miles away left the practice.

2 Apr 2024

California universities are required to offer abortion pills. Many just don’t mention it.

When Deanna Gomez found out she was pregnant in September 2023, she felt the timing couldn't have been worse.

2 Apr 2024

Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores

The changes in endocrine responses and appetite with sweeteners and sweetness enhancers such as Stevia and Neotame.

2 Apr 2024

Can generative AI truly transform healthcare into a more personalized experience?

The current literature on large language model (LLM)-based evaluation metrics for healthcare chatbots.

2 Apr 2024

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

The current state of knowledge about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of brain tumors.

2 Apr 2024

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

The most prevalent disease in women, breast cancer, poses a major risk to the health of women.

2 Apr 2024

Medical News

Ultrasound alone improves cognitive function in neurodegenerative disorders, UQ study finds

Study reveals immune cell levels as prognostic marker in early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

New insights into adrenal gland tumor formation

New technique reveals insights into gut cell dynamics during inflammation

Study: AI-generated medical advice not yet reliable enough to replace human experts

AI chatbot offers accurate answers to radiation oncology queries

Living among trees and sidewalks linked to lower heart risk

New screening tools boost early detection of language delays in children

Rise in severe psychiatric cases among children during the pandemic

Study finds elevated sodium consumption in heart disease patients

New malaria vaccine strain shows promise in preclinical trials

Cardiovascular risk can rise sharply after women go through menopause

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Track opioid settlement payouts — to the cent — in your community

More patients are losing their doctors — and trust in the primary care system

California universities are required to offer abortion pills. Many just don’t mention it.

Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores

Can generative AI truly transform healthcare into a more personalized experience?

Revolutionizing brain tumor treatment: the rise of AI in neuro-oncology

New method for detecting and treating breast cancer subtypes

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How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

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