Oncology & Cancer
Cancer researchers find that tumors' metabolism is slower than suspected
Scientists have never known precisely how much energy a cancerous tumor expends growing in the mammalian body.
Feb 6, 2023
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News tagged with technology use
Medications
Overdose deaths involving buprenorphine did not proportionally increase with new prescribing flexibilities: Study
The proportion of opioid overdose deaths involving buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, did not increase in the months after prescribing flexibilities were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers demonstrate first human use of high-bandwidth wireless brain-computer interface
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people with paralysis to type on computer screens or manipulate robotic prostheses just by thinking about moving their own bodies. For years, ...
Apr 1, 2021
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Vaccination
Proving viability of injection-free microneedle for single-administration of vaccines
A single-use, self-administered microneedle technology developed by UConn faculty to provide immunization against infectious diseases has recently been validated by preclinical research trials.
Nov 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Advisory panel issues recommendations for adolescent social media use
A presidential panel of the American Psychological Association has issued recommendations for the use of social media by adolescents, noting that while these platforms can promote healthy socialization, their use should be ...
May 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why children don't talk to adults about the problems they encounter online
"I don't listen to adults when it comes to this sort of thing," a 17-year-old told me.
Apr 12, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease could greatly simplify diagnosis and reduce costs
An international research team led by the HUG and the UNIGE has shown that amyloid and tau blood-based biomarkers are highly correlated with the corresponding biomarkers used so far for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ...
Apr 4, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Climate change is fueling the rise of superbugs. What can we do to protect ourselves?
The next time you need to take antibiotics, they may not work. So you may be prescribed a different antibiotic, which also may not work. Maybe nothing works.
Feb 28, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
How dementia quality registries can contribute to better dementia care
The Austrian Institute for Health Technology Assessment (AIHTA) has investigated which key factors are essential in the planning, design, implementation and operation of so-called dementia quality registries. The AIHTA report ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Medications
COVID-19 pandemic curtailed young adults' access to addiction treatment
A study analyzing prescription claims for a drug used to treat opioid addictions found that adolescents and young adults were less likely than usual to get treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially if they were covered ...
Jun 17, 2022
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