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Oncology & Cancer
Statins linked to reduced liver cancer risk in major cohort study
Harvard Medical School researchers have found that statin use significantly reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatic decompensation among patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Statins, particularly ...
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Psychology & Psychiatry
No evidence of decision fatigue found among nurses
Difficult decisions, such as those made by health care professionals every day, can be stressful and mentally demanding. Some past psychology studies suggest that making these hard decisions can adversely impact people's ...
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Medical research news
Weighing the high cost of obesity reduction drugs
University of Chicago researchers assessed the long-term health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of four antiobesity medications compared to lifestyle modification alone. Results indicate that tirzepatide and semaglutide provide ...
Installing safety nets on Golden Gate Bridge linked to 73% decline in suicides
Early evidence indicates that the installation of safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has been successful in reducing the number of suicides at the bridge.
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Adding anti-obesity medication early in therapy significantly enhances weight loss results, study finds
Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins—rather than waiting the currently recommended six months—can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle ...
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Dendritic cell vaccine strategy may improve breast cancer treatment outcomes
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive, estrogen ...
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One new experience a day can boost memory and mood
Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that doing just one new thing each day can significantly improve mood, memory and overall well-being—a finding that could be particularly beneficial for those at risk ...
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To the brain, Esperanto and Klingon appear the same as English or Mandarin
Within the human brain, a network of regions has evolved to process language. These regions are consistently activated whenever people listen to their native language or any language in which they are proficient.
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'Flycode' system allows simultaneous analysis of 25 antibodies in mice to reduce animal testing
Many modern drugs are based on antibodies. These proteins very specifically identify a certain structure on the surface of cells or molecules and bind onto it—this may be a receptor protruding from the cell envelope. For ...
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Non-genetic theories of cancer address inconsistencies in current paradigm
It's time for researchers to reconsider the current paradigm of cancer as a genetic disease, argues Sui Huang from the Institute for Systems Biology, U.S., and colleagues in an essay published in the open-access journal PLOS ...
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Earlier menopause and poor synaptic health could raise Alzheimer's risk, says study
Early menopause may be linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease among women, according to a study led by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto.
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Surgeons propose 'precision transfusion' approach to pre-hospital care in patients with traumatic brain injury
When someone is traumatically injured, giving them blood products before they arrive at the hospital—such as at the scene or during emergency transport—can improve their likelihood of survival and recovery. But patients ...
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Early embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles, study suggests
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person's future health and aging.
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Brain 4D imaging technique drives AI audiovisual analysis
When a person's hearing and vision are uncompromised and function at a relatively high level, the human brain is able to take in various sights and sounds from any environment and seamlessly allow said person to perceive ...
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Improving epilepsy surgery by pinpointing where seizures begin
When you replace an older cell phone or TV with a new high-resolution device, the visuals can be strikingly different—all of a sudden you have improved clarity and can see new details. Now, UC San Francisco epilepsy researchers ...
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Bacteria invasion of brain after implants threatens long-term device effectiveness, research finds
Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that bacteria can ...
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AI tool predicts how body will respond to drugs, potentially accelerating disease treatments
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have created a computational tool to accelerate the development of new disease treatments. The tool goes beyond current artificial intelligence (AI) approaches by identifying ...
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New research looks at how axons connect as brains grow
How a person's brain grows and makes connections can determine intelligence as well as susceptibility to disorders such as epilepsy and mental illness. However, a lot of questions remain about how the process works, especially ...
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The smallest premature babies are less physically active as adults: Reduced motor skills may explain link
Poorer gross motor skills, such as the ability to walk quickly, run, or jump, may explain some of the correlation between being born prematurely and the tendency to engage less in physical activity.
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Smart radar device warns of serious heart issues
Dr. George Shaker has huge hopes for a small radar device he developed with a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo. An engineer who has pursued the possibilities of radio waves for more than 20 years, Shaker ...
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