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Improving care for opioid use disorder through research into injection-related infections
Deaths from injection-related infections like endocarditis have increased among young people, likely due to the growth of injection drug use and stronger, shorter-acting fentanyl. While medications for opioid use disorder ...
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Cancer cells pretend to be 'super fit' to outsmart normal cells and invade the body
Scientists have discovered that some cancer cells pretend to be "super fit" to fool normal healthy cells into giving them their nutrients, allowing them to expand and spread around the body.
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Policy paper calls for evidence-based public health approach to cannabis regulation
A public health approach is necessary to address the legal, medical, and social complexities of cannabis use, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper released today.
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Data from largest Phase III trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's disease now shared with scientists around the world
Data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's (A4) study, the first and largest clinical trial of pre-symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, is now widely available to researchers studying the condition. The ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals? Diagnostic capabilities of large language models tested
Large language models may pass medical exams with flying colors but using them for diagnoses would currently be grossly negligent. Medical chatbots make hasty diagnoses, do not adhere to guidelines, and would put patients' ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery
The key to curing male pattern baldness—a condition that affects up to 50% of men worldwide—could lie in a sugar that naturally occurs in the human body, according to scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Jul 22, 2024
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Peptide cocktails show promise in combating antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics are essential tools in modern medicine, regularly used to treat bacterial infections and prevent infections during surgery. However, the widespread use of antibiotics has led to many bacteria developing resistance, ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Researchers mark milestone in progress toward investigational new drug for triple-negative breast cancer
A new compound developed by researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center shows promise in overcoming chemotherapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer—and could potentially be applied to fibrotic conditions like liver ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Scientists identify possible new transmission factor in hospital-acquired Klebsiella infections
Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat. Their ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Neuromuscular training cuts onset of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy
Neuromuscular training reduces the onset of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Jul 22, 2024
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New guideline to improve reporting in precision medicine globally
Ensuring the best reporting in precision medicine research and ultimately the best outcome for patients is the goal of a new international guideline, the first of its kind.
Jul 22, 2024
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Monoclonal antibodies from space: Improved crystallization under microgravity during manufacturing in orbit
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have revolutionized cancer therapy due to their ability to specifically target tumor cells while sparing healthy ones. These biologics have become indispensable in treating various cancers, offering ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Docosahexaenoic acid found to suppress gastric fundus smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting the Orai1 channel
A research group led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka of the Department of Chemical Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, has found that docosahexaenoic acid ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Position paper supports inclusion of race and ethnicity in clinical algorithms
A position paper published by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Working Group on Epidemiology and Quality of Life addresses the ongoing debate about the necessity and impact of incorporating race and ethnicity ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Pig transplant research yields a surprise: Bacon safe for some people allergic to red meat
Some people who develop a weird and terrifying allergy to red meat after a bite from a lone star tick can still eat pork from a surprising source: Genetically modified pigs created for organ transplant research.
Jul 21, 2024
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Study finds tumor growth fueled by nucleotide salvage
Cancer cells salvage purine nucleotides to fuel tumor growth, including purines in foods we eat, an important discovery with implications for cancer therapies from research by Children's Medical Center Research Institute ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Study highlights association between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis
The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health. This microbial harmony can be disrupted by factors such as infections, aging, and hormonal changes, leading ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Detection of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in patients with cirrhosis based on the Stroop-CN model
A paper published in MedComm presented a Chinese EncephalApp diagnosis model (Stroop-CN) based on healthy controls distributed throughout the country and covering different demographic information.
Jul 19, 2024
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Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests
Outdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, according to a literature review published in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS). It found patient ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Drug-like molecules show early success in targeting breast cancer brain metastases
Researchers from Drexel's College of Medicine have identified new drugs that show early success in shrinking breast cancer tumors that have metastasized in the brain. The discovery marks the first time that targeting a key ...
Jul 18, 2024
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