Ophthalmology
Scientists mix sky's splendid hues to reset circadian clocks
Those mesmerizing blue and orange hues in the sky at the start and end of a sunny day might have an essential role in setting humans' internal clocks.
Sep 16, 2024
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Neuroscience
Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function
Cardiovascular health behaviors and overall cardiovascular health were directly associated with adolescent brain development and cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research published recently in the journal ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Autistic adults describe their emotions and perceptions with complexity
What does giddiness or joy or anger feel like? To a group of autistic adults participating in a Rutgers study, giddiness manifests like "bees"; small moments of joy are like "a nice coffee in the morning" that yields "a sense ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study offers hope of a new treatment for rare endometrial cancer
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has found that digoxin, a drug widely used to treat congestive heart failure, is an effective therapy for a rare and aggressive form of endometrial cancer.
Sep 16, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows therapy dog program works as needed mood-booster for health care workers
Therapy dogs have long been known to brighten the moods of patients in hospitals. But could these furry four-legged friends help support the health care providers who care for patients?
Sep 16, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers discover new blood group system
The discovery of a new blood group, MAL, has solved a 50-year-old mystery. Researchers from NHS Blood and Transplant (Bristol), NHSBT's International Blood Group Reference Laboratory (IBGRL) and the University of Bristol ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Socioeconomic inequality linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration
A recent study conducted by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Fudan University has revealed a significant association between socioeconomic status (SES) inequality and the risk of developing ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
High-dose vitamin D3 does not provide benefit for metastatic colorectal cancer, clinical trial shows
SOLARIS (Alliance A021703), a multicenter, double-blind, randomized Phase III clinical trial led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers and conducted across several hundred cancer centers in the U.S. tested the addition ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Waiting is the hardest part: Medical field should address uncertainty for cancer patients under active surveillance
Patients with low-risk cancers undergoing active surveillance face a favorable long-term prognosis. David Haggstrom, M.D., MAS, makes the case that it's time for the medical field to help manage the anxiety caused by waiting.
Sep 16, 2024
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Medications
Generative AI model study shows no racial or sex differences in opioid recommendations for treating pain
A study from Mass General Brigham researchers provides evidence that large language models (LLMs), used for generative artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT-4 and Google's Gemini, demonstrated no differences in suggested ...
Sep 16, 2024
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