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Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

A new analysis of the brain activity of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the first to reveal that traumatic memories are represented in the brain in an entirely different way than sad autobiographical memories.

30 Nov 2023

Vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in 8 weeks, twin study finds

In a study with 22 pairs of identical twins, Stanford Medicine researchers and their colleagues have found that a vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in as little as eight weeks.

30 Nov 2023

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

To mark the occasion of World AIDS Day, find out how Dr. Madeleine Durand and Andrés Finzi are working to reduce chronic inflammation and the risk of comorbidities in people living with HIV.

30 Nov 2023

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

In a major advancement in medical technology, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an adhesive gel, offering a revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks, a condition clinically known as enterocutaneous fistulas

30 Nov 2023

Balanced IV fluids can reduce death risk for critically ill patients

Results of a new meta-analysis in shows that intravenous fluid (IV) therapy using balanced solutions rather than commonly used saline can reduce the risk of in-hospital death of critically ill patients by four percent.

30 Nov 2023

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) including cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) and gallbladder cancer (GBC) are becoming more prevalent globally.

30 Nov 2023

BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

Pranay Sinha, MD, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has received a National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01).

30 Nov 2023

SLACOM and NCCN host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit

Today the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology and National Comprehensive Cancer Network host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit: Advocating and Implementing Guideline-Concordant Cancer Care for Patients.

30 Nov 2023

FTC chief gears up for a showdown with private equity

A recent Federal Trade Commission civil lawsuit accusing one of the nation's largest anesthesiology groups of monopolistic practices that sharply drove up prices is a warning to private equity investors that could temper their big push to snap up physician groups.

30 Nov 2023

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident.

30 Nov 2023

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Existing scientific data on the effects of vitamin K (VK) on bone health and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

30 Nov 2023

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

How many fast-food joints do you come across throughout your day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot, says Abigail Horn, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).

29 Nov 2023

Routine thyroid hormone treatment for organ donors ineffective and potentially harmful

Doctors managing deceased organ donors routinely treat the donors' bodies with thyroid hormones in a bid to preserve heart function and increase the quantity and quality of hearts and other organs available for transplantation.

29 Nov 2023

Abnormally high levels of 'good cholesterol' linked to elevated risk of dementia in older adults

Abnormally high levels of HDL-C, colloquially known as 'good cholesterol', are associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, a Monash University-led study has found.

29 Nov 2023

UTA biology student wins award for research on antimicrobial drug resistance

A senior biology student at The University of Texas at Arlington recently earned an award for her research about antimicrobial drug resistance.

29 Nov 2023

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

A massive genetic study involving almost 800,000 participants has uncovered genetic factors that contribute to the use of sleep medications, shedding new light on the intricate relationship between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions.

29 Nov 2023

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

In a momentous landmark for medical research, UK Biobank has today [Thursday 30 November] unveiled incredible new data from whole genome sequencing of its half a million participants.

29 Nov 2023

Study uncovers surge in e-cigarette marketing on social media

When teenagers and young adults see pro-tobacco content on social media, they face higher risks. They are more likely to report using tobacco products such as e-cigarettes (also called vapes), more likely to start using those products for the first time and less likely to view them as harmful.

29 Nov 2023

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition in which the natural microbiome of the vagina falls out of balance, sometimes leading to complications in sexual and reproductive health.

29 Nov 2023

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

Some viruses move between species. For example, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can spill over from humans to mink, an agricultural species, and then spill back from mink to humans.

29 Nov 2023

Medicine News and Research

Traumatic memories represented differently in the brain, study finds

Vegan diet improves cardiovascular health in 8 weeks, twin study finds

Canadian researchers aim to reduce chronic inflammation and comorbidities in HIV patients

Innovative adhesive gel offers revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks

Balanced IV fluids can reduce death risk for critically ill patients

Novel miRNA-based therapy shows promise for treatment of drug-resistant biliary tract cancer

BU researcher wins NIH award to quantify long-term impact of nutritional interventions on TB incidence

SLACOM and NCCN host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit

FTC chief gears up for a showdown with private equity

PTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation

The effects of vitamin K on bone health

Smartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases

Routine thyroid hormone treatment for organ donors ineffective and potentially harmful

Abnormally high levels of 'good cholesterol' linked to elevated risk of dementia in older adults

UTA biology student wins award for research on antimicrobial drug resistance

Genetic study sheds new light on the intricate link between sleep problems and psychiatric conditions

UK Biobank data opens door to new era of precision medicine

Study uncovers surge in e-cigarette marketing on social media

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Study reveals differences in SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms between humans and mink

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