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AGA issues new recommendations on AI-assisted colonoscopy technology

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical guideline making no recommendation - for or against - the use of computer-aided detection systems (CADe) in colonoscopy.

20 Mar 2025

Current antivirals not successful in treating severe H5N1 bird flu infections

As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human health.

17 Mar 2025

Dry air exposure linked to dehydration and inflammation in human airways

In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when exposed to dry air, an occurrence expected to increase due to global warming.

17 Mar 2025

New AI tool revolutionizes sleep analysis with comprehensive sleep data

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's sleep.

17 Mar 2025

New lab-grown pig retinal organoids could aid stem cell-based vision therapy

Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that initiate the cascade of events that lead to vision.

13 Mar 2025

Can sex help you sleep better?

Sexual activity—whether partnered or solo—improves sleep efficiency and reduces night-time wakefulness, according to a pilot study. The research also shows that couples who sleep together experience more synchronized REM sleep, regardless of sexual activity.

13 Mar 2025

Proteins identified as key players in immunotherapy resistance for colorectal cancer

A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn't been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

13 Mar 2025

New insights into screening and treatment for diabetic retinal disease

Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide and has been accompanied by an increase in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease.

12 Mar 2025

Herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive deficits

Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms.

10 Mar 2025

Understanding the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of traumatic brain injury

A car accident. A football tackle. An unfortunate fall. These things—and more—can cause head injuries. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and they can damage the brain.

10 Mar 2025

How the FDA lets chemicals pour into America’s food supply

Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats.

10 Mar 2025

Why do some people need supplements and others don’t? New review explains

New research in The New England Journal of Medicine reviews current knowledge on micronutrient requirements, deficiencies, and interventions. It highlights the need for targeted supplementation and calls for advanced research to better diagnose and treat hidden deficiencies.

9 Mar 2025

Mice demonstrate first responder-like behavior toward injured companions

Humans may not be the only ones who aid their friends when they're hurt. Mice may do it, too, as shown by a new research study led by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC published recently in Science.

8 Mar 2025

New clinical study published: Astaxanthin reduces digital eye strain in children

A new study shows that astaxanthin supplementation can improve both acute and chronic digital eye strain in children.

7 Mar 2025

Study shows benefits of GLP-1 drugs for kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes

Kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes treated with a new class of anti-obesity drugs were less likely to experience organ failure and survived longer, a new study shows.

5 Mar 2025

Patients with disabilities face disrespect from health care providers

Patients with disabilities are less likely to feel health care workers treat them respectfully, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

5 Mar 2025

How to bridge the historical divide between physical and mental wellness

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published today in Brain Medicine, psychiatry resident Dr. Nicholas Fabiano reveals how a personal injury transformed into groundbreaking research on the intersection of physical and mental health.

4 Mar 2025

Stem cell therapy for cornea injuries demonstrates remarkable results in clinical trial

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.

4 Mar 2025

UQ clinical study seeks participants with PTSD and complex PTSD

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants diagnosed with PTSD and complex PTSD for a clinical study aimed at improving understanding of its impacts on the brain and overall well-being.

3 Mar 2025

Diabetic retinal disease prevalence rises while severe cases decline

Although the prevalence of diabetes-related eye diseases almost doubled since 2014, the rates of most severe forms of the disease have actually decreased, according to a new study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

3 Mar 2025