Cannabis use disorder rising significantly during pregnancy As more states legalize cannabis (now 37) for medical or recreational purposes, its use during pregnancy is increasing, along with the potential for abuse or dependence. Nov 3, 2021 1 5
Medicare could negotiate drug prices under Democrats' proposal A measure designed to lower prescription drug costs for seniors has been added to President Joe Biden's social safety net and climate change bill that Democratic leaders hope to bring to a House vote this week. Nov 3, 2021 0 1
Eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa linked to chronic kidney disease Atopic eczema, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa are associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 to 5 (CKD3-5), according to a study published in the October issue of the British Journal of Dermatology. Nov 3, 2021 0 16
Restoring normal sleep reduces amyloid-beta accumulation in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta) in the brain. ... Nov 3, 2021 0 82
Study links gene to cognitive resilience in the elderly Many people develop Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia as they get older. However, others remain sharp well into old age, even if their brains show underlying signs of neurodegeneration. Nov 3, 2021 0 84
AI can provide strong predictive accuracy for identifying adolescents that have experienced suicidal thoughts Researchers have developed a new, machine learning-based algorithm that shows high accuracy in identifying adolescents who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and behavior. Orion Weller of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, ... Nov 3, 2021 0 57
All-cause mortality lower for melanomas identified in routine skin checks (HealthDay)—Melanomas diagnosed through routine skin checks are associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality, but not with lower melanoma-specific mortality after adjustment for prognostic factors, according ... Nov 3, 2021 0 1
Bioengineers find new way heart valves grow—and go wrong Imperial bioengineers have discovered a new mechanism driving the growth of heart valves in zebrafish embryos. Nov 3, 2021 0 36
Ketamine rapidly improves cognitive function, making those in suicidal crisis less likely to harm themselves Ketamine, a drug used to treat mood disorders and severe depression, improved the thinking and reasoning of those who expressed thoughts of killing themselves within 24 hours, according to a Columbia University study. Nov 3, 2021 0 84
Understanding the tricks of lymphomas Cellular immunotherapies have so far not been very effective against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A team led by Armin Rehm of the MDC has discovered a possible reason. As the they describe in Cell Reports, this cancer induces ... Nov 3, 2021 0 76