Move over, mice: Caterpillars could replace some mammals in the study of human disease Rats and mice have been the backbone of biomedical research for decades—including research to understand cancer and pioneer new treatments. Jan 12, 2023 0 47
Risk of autism associated with when and where forebears lived When and where are often vital clues for epidemiologists, the medical detectives who help solve the underlying mysteries of disease. The technique dates back to at least 19th century London, where a physician named John Snow ... Jan 12, 2023 0 6
Link between sphingolipids and complement signaling may be key to stopping cancer metastasis MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers have identified the sequence of molecular interactions that could be key to stopping the spread of cancer cells. Currently, there is no reliable therapeutic approach to prevent metastasis, ... Jan 12, 2023 0 26
Common brain network for psychiatric illness discovered Psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and depression, affect nearly one in five adults in the United States and nearly half of patients diagnosed with a psychiatric illness also meet the criteria for a second. With ... Jan 12, 2023 0 60
MRI-guided radiotherapy produces fewer side effects, better quality of life for patients with localized prostate cancer For men who undergo radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer, the precise targeting capabilities of MRI guidance resulted in fewer toxicities and better quality of life, as judged by patients and the doctors treating them, ... Jan 12, 2023 0 8
Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Electronic nudges delivered to health care clinicians based on a machine learning algorithm that predicts mortality risk quadrupled rates of conversations with patients about their end-of-life care preferences, according ... Jan 12, 2023 0 28
Mature 'lab grown' neurons hold promise for neurodegenerative disease Northwestern University-led researchers have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation ... Jan 12, 2023 0 93
Real-time monitoring with a wearable device reveals IBS-related changes Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a difficult disease to treat, characterized by chronic abdominal pain related to bowel movements, of which there are four types: diarrheal, constipation, mixed, and unclassifiable. Patients ... Jan 12, 2023 0 11
Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions Drugs absorbed into the body are metabolized and thus removed by enzymes in several organs like the liver. The clearance rates of drugs can be increased by other drugs that increase the level of enzymes in the body. This ... Jan 12, 2023 0 4
Increased coffee consumption may reduce severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in those with type 2 diabetes A new study by the University of Coimbra, published in Nutrients, has revealed that caffeine, polyphenols, and other natural products found in coffee may help reduce the severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) ... Jan 12, 2023 0 16