Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research adds to evidence that POTS may be an autoimmune disorder
The symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, can be as varied as they are confounding.
Mar 16, 2021
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News tagged with innovative research
Psychology & Psychiatry
Direct relationship between depression and inflammation called into question
Depression has traditionally been linked to increased inflammation. Innovative research by psychologist Eiko Fried refutes this popular assumption. He shows that specific depression symptoms such as sleeping problems explain ...
Oct 28, 2019
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Medications
Clinical trial launched following discovery that psychiatric drug may prevent bowel cancer
The study, published in the journal Nature, shows how a drug available on the NHS can boost fitness of healthy stem cells in the gut, making them more resistant to sabotage from mutant stem cells that cause cancer.
Jun 2, 2021
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Genetics
Smoke signals: Study shows path linking nicotine addiction to increased risk for diabetes
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a circuit in rats that links cigarette smoking and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study featured on the cover of the October ...
Oct 16, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
New method to model bladder cancer treatments
Bladder cancer presents a number of challenges when choosing a course of treatment, but researchers at Iowa State University hope their innovative research might help doctors and patients arrive at an optimal treatment plan ...
Dec 7, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Surprise small-cell lung cancer discovery suggests new treatment
An unexpected discovery at UVA Cancer Center has allowed scientists to halt the development of small-cell lung cancer in lab mice, and the surprise finding could open the door to a new treatment approach in people.
Feb 24, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia
"Smart socks" that track rising distress in the wearer could improve the well-being of millions of people with dementia, non-verbal autism and other conditions that affect communication.
May 10, 2022
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Neuroscience
Pioneering EEG test could dramatically increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
A simple but revolutionary approach to early Alzheimer's diagnosis is being pioneered by researchers through an initiative that could pave the way for improved outcomes for individuals who develop the disease in the future.
Sep 21, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study of two sisters sheds light on lymphoma evolution
When a 41-year-old woman was diagnosed with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia, she received a bone marrow transplant and subsequent leukocyte infusion from her sister. These treatments controlled her leukemia, but seven ...
Dec 12, 2011
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Medications
Study shows nearly 300% increase in ADHD medication errors
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders. In 2019, nearly 10% of United States (U.S.) children had a diagnosis of ADHD. Approximately 3.3 million children, ...
Sep 18, 2023
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