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Medical Xpress / Color blindness may reduce early bladder cancer detection and survival
People who are colorblind may be missing a life-saving warning sign of bladder cancer. Analysis of the electronic health records of hundreds of people found that those with color vision deficiency (CVD), or color blindness ...
Medical Xpress / Tumor cells steal immune mitochondria to aid lymph node spread
Stanford University-led researchers report that tumor cells hijack mitochondria from immune cells, reducing anti-tumor immune function and activating cGAS-STING and type I interferon signaling that promotes lymph node metastasis.
Medical Xpress / 3D hybrid imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have shown that an innovative, noninvasive technique can be used to quickly collect 3D ...
Medical Xpress / Alpha-2 receptor drugs reduce heavy alcohol drinking, study finds
Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. Individuals with AUD also often struggle ...
Medical Xpress / Vascularized retinal organoids engineered with functional light-signal pathways
Until now, it has been difficult to maintain retinal ganglion cells deep inside organoids over extended periods. The supply of nutrients and oxygen in the densely packed tissues is limited, leading to cell death.
Medical Xpress / Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or intellectual disability among children. That is according to the most rigorous analysis of the ...
Medical Xpress / Oral drug can safely lower triglycerides and other blood lipids, clinical trial finds
When eating, the body converts extra calories, especially from carbs, sugar, fats, and alcohol, into triglycerides. Triglycerides are a form of fat or lipid, which the body stores away into its fat cells as an energy fuel ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists discover natural 'brake' that could stop harmful inflammation
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation—a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide.
Medical Xpress / Super agers tend to have at least two key genetic advantages, study finds
The gene variant posing the greatest genetic risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD) is called APOE-ε4. A different variant of the same gene, APOE-ε2, is thought to confer protection against AD.
Medical Xpress / 1 in 5 people say losing their pet was worse than losing a person
For one in five people, losing a pet has been more distressing than losing a human loved one. New research has revealed that 21% of those who experienced both types of bereavement found their pet's death harder to bear.
Medical Xpress / Alternative RNA splicing tied to schizophrenia-like behaviors in animal models
In a new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the DOC2A gene in schizophrenia.
Medical Xpress / Ion channel offers promising avenue for new Parkinson's drugs
Lysosomes are the recycling centers of human cells. Larger molecules are broken down inside the membrane-enclosed vesicles. Malfunctions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's.