Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
All pain is not the same when it comes to MS
Pain can present itself in many forms for people battling multiple sclerosis, and one type can interfere with exercising, new research shows.
Jan 14, 2024
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News tagged with medicine
Medical research
Researchers find Boswellia, an extract of frankincense, shows anti-cancer activity in small trial
Extracts of a plant used in traditional medicine for centuries have shown anti-proliferative effects against breast cancer in a small early-stage clinical trial.
Jan 11, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
We are more sensitive to temperature than we thought, study reveals
An experiment conducted by Laura Battistel involved the use of four temperature-controlled climate chambers, ranging from 23 to 25 degrees Celsius. Twenty-six participants were involved: 13 men and 13 women. Volunteers had ...
Jan 11, 2024
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From ancient apothecary to modern medicine
Throughout history, humanity has used nature's pharmacy for healing. In exploring nature as a source of shelter and food, early humans fortuitously discovered the therapeutic properties of plants, with many of today's drugs ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Neuroscience
Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases
The human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to improve health on numerous fronts, according to researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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Immunology
Study shows genetically modified pluripotent stem cells may evade immunological rejection after transplantation
One of the biggest barriers to regenerative medicine is immunological rejection by the recipient, a problem researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences are one step closer to solving after genetically modifying ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Intriguing insights uncovered for two rare heart muscle diseases
Advancements in the study of two rare heart conditions—peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—contributed by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Health
When is a cough a concern?
Hearing a chorus of coughs is typical at this time of year. An occasional cough is normal and healthy. A cough that persists for several weeks or brings up discolored or bloody mucus may indicate a condition that needs medical ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Countries and companies need to address declining global fertility rates, doctors say
The global fertility rate is declining and most governments are failing to recognize and address the impact on economies and societies, say a group of physicians invited by the International Federation of Fertility Societies ...
Jan 10, 2024
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Medical research
Creating medical exam questions with ChatGPT
For a recent study, UKB researchers created two sets of 25 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each with five possible answers, one of which was correct. The first set of questions was written by an experienced medical lecturer; ...
Jan 10, 2024
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