Researchers explore a potential role for NKR antagonists in breast cancer biology Neurokinin receptor (NKR) antagonists are already widely used to treat menopausal hot flashes, providing an effective nonhormone treatment. Oct 20, 2026 0 7
New AI-enhanced virtual reality program shows promise in helping manage menopause symptoms Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven effective in managing a number of menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, insomnia, depression and sexual dysfunction. However, access remains limited. Oct 20, 2026 0 4
New commentary calls for shift to nurse-sensitive outcome measures Current health care metrics fail to capture the true value of acute and critical care nursing, evaluating the profession primarily by the absence of patient harm rather than positive clinical outcomes, according to a commentary ... Oct 20, 2026 0 11
Clinician-led approach could give doctors a control dial for cell therapies An Australian clinician-led research team has developed a gene-editing platform that could give doctors more control over cell therapies, making them more practical for patients with complex immune conditions. Oct 20, 2026 0 4
Routine liver cancer checks could extend lives below current screening thresholds for alcohol-related cirrhosis A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham found routine liver cancer screening to be cost-effective and life-extending for individuals with alcohol-associated cirrhosis, even when their annual risk of developing ... Oct 20, 2026 0 10
Gentle brain ultrasound may help ease delusions in schizophrenia Targeting a deep brain region with sound waves may safely reduce delusions in people with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, initial study results show. These conditions can cause people to hear or see things that ... Oct 20, 2026 0 30
New study identifies immune trigger behind radiation-related lung damage Researchers at City of Hope have uncovered an immune pathway that may contribute to radiation-related lung damage and have identified a potential strategy to block it. Published in Nature Communications, the insights from ... Oct 20, 2026 0 26
New PET imaging approach detects almost all lesions in common form of kidney cancer A new PET imaging approach detected 97.9% of lesions in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), potentially giving clinicians a more complete picture of the location and extent of a patient's disease, according to research ... Oct 20, 2026 0 10