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New U. of Virginia study 'verifies long-term benefits' of focused ultrasound treatment for tremors

A new study shows that a high-tech, scalpel-free form of brain surgery pioneered at the University of Virginia could offer long-term relief for patients with essential tremor, a common movement disorder.

Teens with COVID‑19 Knowledge Reported Better Well‑being

A pandemic survey found that adolescents who answered more COVID-19 test questions correctly also reported lower stress, anxiety and depression as well as lower loneliness and fear of missing out, also known as FOMO.

Pioneering Research Using Bacteria Brings Scientists A Step Closer To Creating Artificial Cells With Lifelike Functionality

Scientists have harnessed the potential of bacteria to help build advanced synthetic cells which mimic real life functionality.

Risk Of Blood Clots Remains For Almost A Year After COVID-19 Infection, Study Suggests

COVID-19 infection increases the risk of potentially life-threatening blood clots for at least 49 weeks, according to a new study of health records of 48 million unvaccinated adults from the first wave of the pandemic.

Bristol Researcher Awarded British Society For Oral And Dental Research (BSODR) President's Prize

Dr Cher Farrugia, a dentist and researcher at the University of Bristol Dental School, has been awarded the prestigious British Society of Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) President's Prize for her research in translational microbiology.

Discovery of Er Blood Group System

Scientists from the University of Bristol and NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) have discovered a rare new blood group system.

University of Virginia scientists identify treatment for lethal form of bone cancer: 'We hope that our exciting laboratory finding will translate into clinical trials'

Researchers at the University of Virginia's (UVA) Cancer Center have identified a cytokine capable of treating a lethal form of bone marrow cancer, according to an article published by the UVA Health Newsroom.

Canadian researchers note progress in fighting colorectal cancer

Canadian researchers have discovered positive news in the fight against colorectal cancer, reporting for the first time that mice had reduced postoperative complications when the animals had modified intestinal flora prior to surgery

Adverse Health Outcomes Associated With Long-Term Antidepressant Use

Long-term antidepressant use may double the risk of heart disease, finds the most comprehensive epidemiological study to date to investigate the health consequences from using the medication over ten years.

University of Michigan develops method that promises cancer therapy with 'pinpoint accuracy'

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a novel technology that allows for the precise measurement of radiation doses during cancer treatments.

University of Michigan researchers study how sound waves trigger immune responses to cancer in mice: 'The body can see them and attack them'

University of Michigan (U-M) researchers are pursuing a technique that could potentially revolutionize cancer treatment.

A Study From The University Of Exeter Reveals A Master Regulator Controlling Fungal Infection Of Wheat

The fungus Zymoseptoria tritici causes Septoria tritici blotch, the most destructive fungal disease of wheat grown in temperate climates worldwide.

Lack Of Technical And Financial Support Hinders Efforts To Implement Global Guidelines For Antimicrobial Resistance In Benin And Burkina Faso, Study Shows

Lack of technical and financial support hinders efforts to implement global guidelines for antimicrobial resistance in Benin and Burkina Faso, new research shows.

University of Michigan and Arts et Métiers ParisTech solve a medical mystery: 'We started with fundamental flow physics and physiology'

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Arts et Métiers ParisTech have been able to figure out a 125-year-old medical mystery that could help treat patients with fluid build up in their lungs.

Cal-San Diego scientists develop new AI approach to identify high-affinity antibody drugs

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a novel artificial intelligence-based approach for identifying high-affinity antibody drugs, a news release said.

A New Genetic Test Improves Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Researchers have developed an optimized genetic test for ovarian cancer, which helps accurately target an effective but expensive medication.

Study: Organ development modeled by activating signaling pathways in embryos

Organ development has been modeled in the lab by selectively activating signaling pathways in the embryo

Middle-Aged Adults with Frailty Had More Challenges Accessing Health Care in Pandemic, Says Mcmaster Study

Middle-aged adults living with frailty in the community were more likely to find accessing health care difficult during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic than their older counterparts, says McMaster University researcher Lauren Griffith.

Common Food Dye Can Trigger Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Long-term consumption of Allura Red food dye can be a potential trigger of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, says McMaster researcher Waliul Khan, using experimental animal models of IBD.

One-Minute Bursts of Activity During Daily Tasks Could Prolong Your Life, Study Finds

Just three to four one-minute bursts of activity during daily tasks is associated with large reductions in the risk of premature death, particularly from cardiovascular disease.