Psychology & Psychiatry

How vaccine-related fears affect the flu shot experience

A novel long-term study of how vaccine-related fears influence flu shot outcomes has found that these fears not only reduce vaccination, but also fuel symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness at the time of the injection.

Genetics

Gene mutation makes tumors tense, worsens patient prognosis

UC San Francisco researchers have discovered that the chances of survival for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC)—the most common type of pancreatic cancer—may depend in part on how tense their tumors are. ...

Ophthalmology

Nighttime hypotension predicts vision loss in glaucoma patients

New research shows that having significantly lower systemic blood pressure in your body at night compared to during the day predicts vision loss in glaucoma patients. The finding could help conserve vision in these patients.

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