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Oncology & Cancer
In vitro cancer model reveals how tumor cells access the bloodstream
Tumors are made up of millions of cells, and removing all of these cells surgically or eliminating them with medication becomes much more difficult after the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Personalized nerve stimulation shows promise for overactive bladder relief
Urinary and bowel disorders, manifesting as symptoms like frequent urination or difficulty in bowel movements, can greatly impact one's quality of life, even though they are not outwardly visible. While many people dismiss ...
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Researchers develop gene therapy that can target airway and lungs via nasal spray
For gene therapy to work well, therapeutic molecules need to be efficiently delivered to the correct locations in the body—a job commonly given to adeno-associated viruses (AAV).
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Vibrating capsule shown to be safe, tolerable in treating chronic idiopathic constipation
A study offers new hope to millions suffering from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). Published in a recent issue of Neurogastroenterology & Motility, the study, titled "The Vibrating Capsule: Safety and Tolerability ...
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Electrical stimulation offers hope for treating spinal injuries
A grid of electrodes placed on the backs of study participants delivered enough low-voltage electrical stimulation through the skin to change the short-term function of spinal cord neurons, a study led by UT Southwestern ...
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Smartphone app that detects heart attack and stroke found effective in clinical trial
A potentially lifesaving new smartphone app can help people determine if they are suffering heart attacks or strokes and should seek medical attention, a clinical study suggests.
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Nerve stimulation trial demonstrates meaningful improvements for spinal cord injuries
In a new clinical study, researchers from the Texas Biomedical Device Center (TxBDC) at The University of Texas at Dallas demonstrated unprecedented rates of recovery for spinal cord injuries.
May 21, 2025
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Malaria control strategy that efficiently kills parasites in the mosquito could lead to more effective bed nets
A potent combination of antimalarial compounds added to bed nets blocked parasite transmission in mosquitoes while circumventing insecticide resistance, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School ...
May 21, 2025
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First salivary gland regenerative biobank developed to combat chronic dry mouth
Millions of people are affected by chronic dry mouth, or xerostomia, an agonizing side effect of damaged salivary glands. While chemotherapy and radiation treatment for head and neck cancer are the most common causes of this, ...
May 21, 2025
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Streamlined technique rapidly measures cells' density, reflecting health and developmental state
Measuring the density of a cell can reveal a great deal about the cell's state. As cells proliferate, differentiate, or undergo cell death, they may gain or lose water and other molecules, which is revealed by changes in ...
May 20, 2025
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Liquid biopsy blood test shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers
A new liquid biopsy blood test could help detect cases of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancers with significantly higher accuracy than currently used methods, including before patients develop symptoms, ...
May 20, 2025
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Guidance on using Apple Watch for heart health monitoring helps patients and clinicians
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued a guidance tool to help clinicians and patients use health data collected while wearing an Apple Watch to effectively track and manage cardiovascular health.
May 20, 2025
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How 3D printing is personalizing health care
Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient's needs. For instance, researchers are developing ...
May 20, 2025
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Common analgesic gas aids in opening of blood-brain barrier
Nitrous oxide, a commonly used analgesic gas, temporarily improved the opening of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) to allow gene therapy delivery in mouse models using focused ultrasound (FUS), UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
May 19, 2025
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Wearable technologies power study on differences between treadmill, outdoor running on injury risk
When researchers study runners, up until very recently, they have had to conduct these studies in the lab using a treadmill.
May 19, 2025
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EXPLORER shrinks the time it takes for imaging to spot cancer
Researchers in the UC Davis Health Department of Radiology have developed a new way to use EXPLORER, the total-body positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, to speed PET parametric imaging that can detect cancer.
May 19, 2025
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A step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress
May 19, 2025
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Wearable sensor could be used to monitor obstructive sleep apnea treatment response
A wearable pulse oximeter and connected software platform show promise for monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and other sleep-related breathing diseases, according to research presented at the ATS 2025 International ...
May 18, 2025
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Better than stitches: Researchers develop biocompatible patch for soft organ injuries
University of California, Los Angeles and University of California, San Diego researchers developed an injectable sealant for rapid hemostasis and tissue adhesion in soft, elastic organs.

A step closer to the confident production of blood stem cells for regenerative medicine
Stem cells can produce any other cell type, it is just a matter of telling them in the right way. From a biological perspective, this means activating the proper genetic program by pressing the right keys, that is, the right ...
May 16, 2025
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No more sticky patches: 3D-printed wearable monitors health through skin gases
Wearable technologies are revolutionizing health care, but design limitations in adhesive-based personal monitors have kept them from meeting their full potential.
May 16, 2025
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Wearable device that mimics CT scans delivers continuous monitoring for heart and lung patients
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable device capable of continuously scanning the lungs and heart of hospital patients while they rest in bed—offering a revolutionary alternative to CT scans.
May 16, 2025
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Sweat and saliva testing as an alternative to blood sampling
What if we could monitor patients in the future without taking blood samples every time? TU/e researcher Sophie Adelaars investigated a promising alternative: measuring biomarkers in sweat and saliva. In May 2025, she defended ...
May 16, 2025
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Why you usually need more than a few drops of blood, saliva or urine to detect illnesses
In the 2000s, biotech company Theranos promised to revolutionize blood testing. Founder Elizabeth Holmes claimed Theranos technology could perform hundreds of tests using just a finger-prick drop of blood. If true, their ...
May 16, 2025
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Placenta bandages have far more health benefits than risky placenta pills—a bioengineer explains
Eating a placenta may not give you the health benefits some people want you to believe it has, but using it as a bandage might.
May 16, 2025
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