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Medical Xpress / How nursing home residents got caught in the opioid backlash
Since the height of the opioid epidemic, doctors have been prescribing fewer of these medications. A new study from UC San Francisco shows that this trend extends to nursing home residents who may need opioids to manage chronic ...
Medical Xpress / Photodynamic therapy technique deactivates tumors from within, using clinically approved agents
Researchers at the Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Nanoscience (IMDEA Nanociencia) and the National Center for Biotechnology (CNB-CSIC) have developed an innovative technique to destroy cancer cells by inducing a ...
Medical Xpress / Adult distraction mimics childlike behavior as working memory becomes overloaded, study finds
Researchers have known that children often don't focus on tasks and tend to "overexplore" instead of paying attention to what they should be doing. However, why they do that has remained unknown.
Medical Xpress / Research: Buddhist spirituality may transform mental health
A new study from an expert at The University of Manchester has found that ancient Buddhist wisdom could help address growing social and emotional challenges created by modern life and the pressures of today's mental health ...
Medical Xpress / Sustained reduction found in prostate cancer mortality with prostate-specific antigen screening
A European study has demonstrated a sustained long-term reduction in prostate cancer mortality through prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening. However, the findings also highlight the issue of overdiagnosis, or the detection ...
Medical Xpress / New ultrasound technology can non-invasively measure blood viscosity
For years, doctors have relied on familiar vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen levels—to monitor someone's health. But researchers at the University of Missouri believe one key metric has been ...
Medical Xpress / Accessible imaging technique can predict cardiac risks in patients with Chagas disease
A simple imaging exam capable of assessing myocardial deformation during contraction has emerged as a promising tool for predicting the risk of cardiac complications in patients with chronic Chagas disease.
Medical Xpress / Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking
A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with a greater tendency toward frequent cannabis use but a lower likelihood of heavy alcohol consumption.
Medical Xpress / How access to specialized cancer centers affects glioblastoma outcomes
Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and complex brain cancers. It grows quickly, resists standard treatments, and often leaves patients and their families searching for every possible option.
Medical Xpress / Real-time glucose monitoring with professional support can improve type 1 diabetes control
People with type 1 diabetes achieved significantly better long-term blood glucose when their levels were monitored by health care professionals in real time, via a sensor under the skin, and they received regular advice in ...
Medical Xpress / Study shows people with spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop chronic disorders
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) are at a higher risk of developing a myriad of chronic health problems, regardless of age, location of ...
Medical Xpress / Nerve injuries can affect the entire immune system, study finds
Nerve injuries can have long-lasting effects on the immune system that appear to differ between males and females, according to preclinical research from McGill University.
