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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Past-year use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old continued a long-term upward trajectory to reach all-time highs in 2022, according to the Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study, an annual survey of substance use behaviors and attitudes of adults 19 to 60 years old.

17 Aug 2023

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have identified how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel the rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia in animal models.

17 Aug 2023

Study investigates the impact of rapid genome sequencing for infantile epilepsy

Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with questions about their child's health. While genetic testing to help determine the cause of epilepsy is possible, comprehensive testing does not always happen routinely and it can take a long time, leaving families waiting for answers.

17 Aug 2023

Researchers receive DoD grant to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer.

17 Aug 2023

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

The history of using human challenge trials in developing vaccines.

15 Aug 2023

New insights into how coronaviruses invade cells

Unexpected new insights into how COVID-19 infects cells may help explain why coronaviruses are so good at jumping from species to species and will help scientists better predict how COVID-19 will evolve.

14 Aug 2023

Parents and clinicians reach consensus on pediatric decision-making

How should others make decisions for pediatric patients? For decades, there has been debate in academic literature about the ethical principles that govern medical decision-making for children.

11 Aug 2023

Scientists leverage machine learning and AI to guide vaccine development

From tackling homework challenges to drafting emails, people are discovering a vast array of applications for natural language processing tools like generative artificial intelligence (AI) engines.

11 Aug 2023

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings recently published in Vaccine.

11 Aug 2023

Illustrating the safety of a new drug treatment designed for spinal cord injury

New orally available drug for spinal cord injury found to be safe and tolerable in healthy participants.

11 Aug 2023

Machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, working with technology company Faculty AI, have shown that machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease using images of patient-derived stem cells.

10 Aug 2023

Longer duration of type 2 diabetes linked to brain changes

The longer a person has type 2 diabetes, the more likely they may be to experience changes in brain structure, a Michigan Medicine study finds.

10 Aug 2023

Could natural radon radiation have influenced the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine?

A new study looked at whether natural radon radiation influenced the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine.

10 Aug 2023

Deep-learning technology could help scientists to develop personalized immunotherapies and vaccines

Deep-learning technology developed by a team of Johns Hopkins engineers and cancer researchers can accurately predict cancer-related protein fragments that may trigger an immune system response.

9 Aug 2023

Inflammation slows down the development of malaria parasites in bloodstream

Research led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) and the Kirby Institute found that inflammation in the body can slow down the development of malaria parasites in the bloodstream – a discovery that may constitute a potential new strategy for preventing or limiting severe disease.

8 Aug 2023

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds that among patients 65 and older, a diagnosis of anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis, and benzodiazepine exposure was associated with a 28% increased risk of dementia.

7 Aug 2023

Miniature heart model holds the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes

Discovery led by Prof. Yaakov Nahmias from the Hebrew University marks a new era in cardiovascular research, multi-chambered, self-paced miniature heart model, holding the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes.

7 Aug 2023

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

B cells or B lymphocytes are an important part of the body's immune system. When healthy B cells are infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), they undergo growth transformation, a process that immortalizes B cells, leading to their uncontrolled proliferation.

7 Aug 2023

New trial to assess sentinel lymph node removal during surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer

University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionize endometrial cancer treatment.

7 Aug 2023

The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?

Many Americans don't understand a lot about their health. Whether due to people believing conspiracy theories or simply walking out of their doctor's offices without a good idea of what was said, communicating what scientists know has been a long-standing challenge.

7 Aug 2023

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Marijuana and hallucinogen use, binge drinking reach highest level among adults 35 to 50

Study finds how low levels of the TET2 gene fuel rapid growth of acute myeloid leukemia

Study investigates the impact of rapid genome sequencing for infantile epilepsy

Researchers receive DoD grant to target chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

New insights into how coronaviruses invade cells

Parents and clinicians reach consensus on pediatric decision-making

Scientists leverage machine learning and AI to guide vaccine development

COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds

Illustrating the safety of a new drug treatment designed for spinal cord injury

Machine learning can accurately predict subtypes of Parkinson's disease

Longer duration of type 2 diabetes linked to brain changes

Could natural radon radiation have influenced the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine?

Deep-learning technology could help scientists to develop personalized immunotherapies and vaccines

Inflammation slows down the development of malaria parasites in bloodstream

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

Miniature heart model holds the key to saving lives and enhancing patient outcomes

Researchers uncover genetic machinery responsible for EBV-induced B cell growth transformation

New trial to assess sentinel lymph node removal during surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer

The NIH ices a research project. Is it self-censorship?

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