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Medical Xpress / Social lifetime experiences can have long-lasting effects on mental and brain health
Lifetime significant experiences, in particular the social ones, are the fabric of our identity. But what about their impact on our health? Hardships of childhood, access to education quality and social networks, exposure ...
Medical Xpress / Uncovering drivers of—and possible treatment for—Noonan syndrome heart defects
Noonan syndrome with multiple lentigines (NSML) is a rare genetic disorder that causes short stature, distinctive facial features, and clusters of dark skin spots called lentigines. But its most serious impact is a dangerous ...
Medical Xpress / Prescribed opioid pain medications during pregnancy likely aren't associated with increased risk of autism, ADHD
Previous studies have suggested that children exposed to opioid pain medications while in the womb have higher rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention- deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new study ...
Medical Xpress / Pain-detecting nerve cells could yield new way to manage lung scarring
Researchers at the University of Calgary studying a lethal lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis have found that neurons known to help detect pain are also critical for reducing harmful lung inflammation that leads to the ...
Medical Xpress / Two-part prodrug system activates immune attack only in tumor's unique environment
Scientists have developed a smarter way to activate the immune system against cancer, potentially making treatments safer and more precise.
Medical Xpress / Older adults with hydrocephalus benefit from shunt surgery, patient trial shows
Implanting a brain shunt in older people diagnosed with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is effective in improving their symptoms, a randomized, double-blinded, multi-center patient trial shows.
Medical Xpress / Brain rhythms reveal how the brain chooses routes to process information
When we recall something familiar or explore a new situation, the brain does not always use the same communication routes.
Medical Xpress / Loneliness doubles risk of physical pain, study suggests
A new study led by researchers from City St George's, University of London, has revealed the strong links between loneliness and physical pain across 139 countries, highlighting the significant role of psychological distress.
Medical Xpress / Promising preclinical therapy exploits ALK protein to selectively destroy tumors while sparing healthy cells
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) unveiled a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that shows striking efficacy against cancers that express the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) protein on the cancer ...
Medical Xpress / Stem cell transplant for stroke leads to brain cell growth and functional recovery in mice
When someone has a stroke—a leading worldwide cause of death and disability—time is of the essence. Almost nine out of 10 cases are ischemic strokes, caused by restricted blood flow in the brain, and the current gold-standard ...
Medical Xpress / AI spots hidden signs of depression in students' facial expressions
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges, but its early signs are often overlooked. It is often linked to reduced facial expressivity. However, whether mild depression or subthreshold depression (StD) ...
Medical Xpress / The 'Catch-22' of aging: Our immune system protects us by committing our cells to die
Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in defense system, our innate immune system that protects us in our youth but can turn against us as we ...
