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Ophthalmology
An alternative to LASIK—without the lasers
Millions of Americans have altered vision, ranging from blurriness to blindness. But not everyone wants to wear prescription glasses or contact lenses. Accordingly, hundreds of thousands of people undergo corrective eye surgery ...
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Medications
Small molecule could alleviate acetaminophen-induced liver injury
Acetaminophen is one of the most common painkillers and is found in hundreds of different medications. While safe at recommended doses, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver injury in the U.S.
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Medical research news
COVID infection ages blood vessels, especially in women, research reveals
A COVID infection, particularly in women, may lead to blood vessels aging around five years, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.
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People with sensitive personalities more likely to experience mental health problems, analysis indicates
New research, led by Queen Mary University and published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, has revealed that highly sensitive people (HSP) are more likely to experience mental health problems compared to individuals ...
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Brain's immune response linked to olfactory problems associated with Alzheimer's
A fading sense of smell can be one of the earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease even before cognitive impairments manifest. Research by scientists at DZNE and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) sheds new light ...
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Gut neurons help body fight inflammation with immune-regulating molecule
Neurons in the gut produce a molecule that plays a pivotal role in shaping the gut's immune response during and after inflammation, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings suggest that ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Scientists discover eight new schizophrenia genes
Researchers have discovered eight new genes associated with schizophrenia, in the largest exome-sequencing study of the disorder ever conducted. The breakthrough, made by scientists at the Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Dementia-like protein buildup found in pancreas cells before cancer develops
Scientists have uncovered dementia-like behavior in pancreas cells at risk of turning into cancer. The findings provide clues that could help in the treatment and prevention of pancreatic cancer, a difficult-to-treat disease ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Missing messenger RNA fragments could be key to new immunotherapy for hard-to-treat brain tumors
A new study, led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), identified tiny pieces of messenger RNA that are missing in pediatric high-grade glioma tumors but not in normal brain tissues. Preclinical research ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Probiotics for preterm babies lower antibiotic resistant bacteria in gut, new study shows
Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug resistant bacteria and a more typical gut microbiome, a new study shows.
Aug 15, 2025
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Scientist uncover hidden immune 'hubs' that drive joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide and can have a devastating impact on patients' lives. Yet, about one in three patients respond poorly to existing treatments.
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Long-term transcranial magnetic stimulation plus language therapy may slow aphasia progression
Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid-led research reports that intermittent theta-burst transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) paired with language therapy over six months was associated with positive outcomes in primary ...
Visual thalamus reshapes information beyond simple relay function, study finds
When you see something—a tree in your backyard, say, or the toy your toddler hands you—that visual information travels from your retinas to your brain. And like a train stopping at stations along its route, the information ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Stem cell discovery could be key to tough-to-fix fractures
When bones break and there is extreme tissue loss—such as after a car accident or a battlefield injury—current treatments don't often lead to effective healing. But certain stem cells from skeletal muscles can improve ...
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A common sight at concerts, nitrous oxide abuse is soaring, prompting health concerns
Every party needs balloons. These just happen to be filled with laughing gas.
Aug 15, 2025
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Morning coffee boosts mood significantly, study finds
People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee or another caffeinated drink—an effect that is much more pronounced in the morning than later in the day. This finding comes from ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Genetically modified immune cell could help organ transplant patients who are prone to rejection
A Medical University of South Carolina team reports in Frontiers in Immunology that it has engineered a new type of genetically modified immune cell that can precisely target and neutralize antibody-producing cells complicit ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Implant-based reconstruction linked to increased risk of breast lymphomas
Columbia University investigators report an increased risk of breast lymphomas after postmastectomy implant-based reconstruction, including anaplastic large-cell lymphoma and several B-cell and T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma ...
Bioengineered platform uses bacteria to sneak viruses into tumors
Researchers at Columbia Engineering have built a cancer therapy that makes bacteria and viruses work as a team. In a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the Synthetic Biological Systems Lab shows how their system ...
Aug 15, 2025
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Dual vector gene therapy trial offers hope for Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases
Patients in a Phase I/II clinical trial conducted by UMass Chan Medical School of a dual vector gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis, which includes Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases, exhibited a biochemical correction of the ...
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