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Apixaban vs Aspirin in Patients with Cancer and Cryptogenic Stroke

Ochsner Health — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:05:36 EST

The ARCADIA study was a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial conducted between 2017 and 2020.

Moffitt Study Links Methylmalonic Acid to Weakening of Immune Cells in Lung Cancer

Moffitt Cancer Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:05:32 EST

A new study has found a surprising link between high levels of methylmalonic acid and the weakening of CD8+ T cells, shedding light on potential pathways through which aging may promote lung cancer progression. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have found new insights into how metabolic changes associated with aging can impact immune responses against tumors.

Researchers Solve Medical Mystery of Neurological Symptoms in Kids

Washington University in St. Louis — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 EST

Researchers at WashU Medicine collaborated with an international team of doctors and scientists to identify the cause of a rare disorder involving intellectual disability and brain malformations. The team found a link between the child's neurological symptoms and a genetic change that affects how proteins are properly folded within cells, providing the parents with a molecular diagnosis and identifying an entirely new type of genetic disorder. The findings are published in Science.

A Newly Developed Algorithm Shows How a Gene Is Expressed at Microscopic Resolution

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:50:05 EST

A new method developed by University of Michigan researchers creates images that are worth many gigabytes of data, which could revolutionize the way biologists study gene expression.

The Breadth of Breast Cell Types

University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:30:57 EST

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and fittingly, University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center biologist Curt Hines, PhD, has published a pair of papers that comprehensively describe the twelve major types of cells in the human breast.

Not All "Review Bombing" Is Bad for Business

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:55:08 EST

Online review platforms such as Yelp may need to rethink a one-size-fits-all approach to moderating reviews and political speech, a Rutgers researcher finds.

Out-of-Pocket Costs Continue to Rise for Neurologic Medications

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:45:39 EST

Out-of-pocket costs continue to increase for patients who must buy commonly prescribed drugs to treat these five neurological diseases - epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), peripheral neuropathy, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. This is according to research published online in Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

New Findings on Animal Viruses with Potential to Infect Humans

Ohio State University — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:20:10 EST

Scientists investigating animal viruses with potential to infect humans have identified a critical protein that could enable spillover of a family of organisms called arteriviruses.

A Trick of Light: UC Irvine Researchers Turn Silicon Into Direct Bandgap Semiconductor

University of California, Irvine — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:10:03 EST

Irvine, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 -- By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers at the University of California, Irvine have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology to a vast range of applications, including thermoelectric clothing and onboard vehicle and device charging.

Cancer Management: Stent Sensor Can Warn of Blockages in the Bile Duct

University of Michigan — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:40:45 EST

Stents to treat various blockages in the human body can themselves become blocked, but a new sensor developed at the University of Michigan for stents that are used in the bile duct may one day help doctors detect and treat stent blockages early, helping keep patients healthier.

Communication with Doctor During First Visit Affects Pain Patients' Outcomes

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:35:33 EST

Chronic pain patients often struggle with anxiety and depression. A recent study led by University of Illinois communication professor Charee Thompson found that effective physician-patient communication during the initial consultation helps patients manage their uncertainties, fears, anxieties and increases confidence in their ability to cope with their condition.

Study Shows Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Surgery for Children with Cleft Lip

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:52 EST

Children of non-White racial/ethnic backgrounds experience significant disparities in access to and outcomes of surgery to repair cleft lip, reports a study in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Improves Survival Across a Wide Variety of Cancers

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

Smokers who are diagnosed with cancer now have more incentive to quit, as researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have found survival outcomes were optimized when patients quit smoking within six months of their diagnosis.

Researchers Develop Artificial Plants That Purify Indoor Air, Generate Electricity

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:55:03 EST

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed artificial plants that purify indoor air and generate electricity.

Yale-Led Study Links Heart Health and Brain Health Outcomes

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:55:19 EST

Study: Women, Girls at Lower Risk of Acute Kidney Injury

Yale School of Medicine — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:45:38 EST

Two Topical Treatments Show Similar Improvement in Age Spots on Hands

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:27 EST

Topically applied products containing human platelet extract or vitamin C provide similar improvements in age spots (photoaging) of the hands, as reported in a clinical trial within the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Sleep Apnea Contributes to Dementia in Older Adults, Especially Women

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:04 EST

Sleep apnea, a common yet underdiagnosed sleep disorder, contributes to the development of dementia among adults -- particularly women, a Michigan Medicine study suggests. At every age level, women with known or suspected sleep apnea were more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia.

Wearable Ultrasound Tech for Muscle Monitoring Opens New Possibilities in Healthcare and Human-Machine Interfaces

University of California San Diego — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 EST

Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments. When worn on the forearm, it accurately captured hand gestures, allowing users to control a robotic arm and even navigate virtual games. This new technology has potential applications in healthcare for conditions affecting muscle function, as well as in human-machine interfaces for more natural robotic control.

Fundamental Quantum Model Recreated From Nanographenes

Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 02:00:21 EST

Quantum technologies promise breakthroughs in communication, computing, sensors and much more. However, quantum states are fragile, and their effects are difficult to grasp, making research into real-world applications challenging. Empa researchers and their partners have now achieved a breakthrough: Using a kind of "quantum Lego", they have been able to accurately realize a well-known theoretical quantum physics model in a synthetic material.