Addiction
Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked
The widespread use of menthol cigarettes in underage smokers has been overlooked according to new research from the University of Stirling and Cardiff University.
Mar 11, 2022
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Medical research
A pill that releases RNA in the stomach could offer a new way to administer vaccines
Like most vaccines, RNA vaccines have to be injected, which can be an obstacle for people who fear needles. Now, a team of MIT researchers has developed a way to deliver RNA in a capsule that can be swallowed, which they ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Immunology
Immune cells could be doing much more than we think in protecting our eyes
There's a lot that our eyes have to protect themselves from—dust and debris; viruses and bacteria; chemicals from things we use every day like soaps and lotions; ultraviolet radiation from the sun; and hours of looking ...
Dec 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Novel brain stimulation approach treats severe depression
John was awake and alert on the operating table, conscious during brain surgery. But he wasn't in distress; in fact, he says, "It was suddenly like I was back online."
Nov 22, 2021
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Cardiology
Study examines differences in gastrointestinal effects of antiplatelet regimens after PCI
Utilizing a magnetically-controlled capsule endoscopy system, the double-blind, randomized OPT-PEACE trial found that nearly all patients receiving antiplatelet therapy developed evidence of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) ...
Nov 8, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Drug delivery capsule could replace injections for protein drugs
In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies—proteins that mimic the body's own immune defenses—that can combat a variety of diseases, including some cancers and autoimmune disorders such as Crohn's ...
Aug 30, 2021
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Diabetes
An implantable device for delivering insulin that can be refilled by an ingestible capsule
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Italy has developed an implantable insulin delivery device that can be refilled via ingestible capsules. In their paper published in the journal Science Robotics, ...
Immunology
Baby's first poop can help predict risk of developing allergies
It may seem like an unusual place to go looking for answers, but the contents of a baby's first diaper can reveal a lot about a newborn's future health.
Apr 29, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
Video capsule endoscopy safe, effective alternative for diagnosing GI bleeding during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things about how health care is delivered. Indeed, it has produced many innovations that show significant promise.
Apr 16, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oral COVID-19 vaccine being tested
(HealthDay)—California researchers are testing whether an oral vaccine offers similar or better protection than current COVID-19 shots.
Apr 8, 2021
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