Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
There's a new COVID-19 variant, but what makes it different?
A new mutation of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly across the United States.
Jan 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Walking in urban green spaces is healthier than walking in gray spaces
Taking a walk is known to reduce stress, but recent research shows that, in cities, where you take that walk matters.
Jan 5, 2023
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Surgery
How virtual reality training may improve 'blind' surgery to treat female urinary incontinence
For the 1 in 3 women who experience urinary incontinence, treatment often comes in the form of surgery: implanting a device called a midurethral sling. The sling stops uncontrolled urination during physical activity, such ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Vaccination
Fighting misinformation with science-based messages can improve public perceptions of HPV vaccines
Research led by Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Medicine is providing new insight into how to best fight misinformation about vaccines and promote vaccination. By testing different science-based messages related ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
New genetic culprit suspected in the onset of pancreatic cancer
New research out of VCU Massey Cancer Center points to the inactivation of a previously unidentified gene as a likely culprit in the development of pancreatic cancer. Recently published in Cell Reports, the findings could ...
Nov 30, 2022
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Neuroscience
Physical models of a patient's brain help researchers treat neurological disorders and diseases
Brain phantoms are a creative solution for a challenging question: How do you tune an electromagnetic field to a patient without testing on the actual patient?
Nov 7, 2022
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Medications
Scientists find strong evidence for testing newly developed drug in liver cancer
Researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have published new study findings that establish rationale for the use of a class of drugs known as MDA-9 inhibitors as a potential treatment option for aggressive liver cancer. The ...
Nov 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists pinpoint druggable target in aggressive breast cancer
Researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center have set their sights on a new therapeutic target for an aggressive form of breast cancer with limited treatment options.
Oct 25, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists identify promising therapeutic target for incurable brain cancer
Researchers at VCU Massey Cancer Center discovered a cellular partnership that drives the growth of deadly brain tumors and could potentially serve as a novel target for disease treatment.
Oct 5, 2022
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Health
Study finds evangelical Christians were less likely to get COVID-19 vaccine after conversations with faith leaders
Evangelical Christians who sought information from their religious leaders about getting the COVID-19 vaccine were significantly less likely to be vaccinated, while evangelicals who spoke with a health care provider about ...
Sep 28, 2022
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