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Medical Xpress / Electroconvulsive therapy or ketamine? Clinical factors affect outcomes
Patients with moderate to severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD) might have better symptom relief from ketamine infusions than from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but those with severe TRD could benefit more from ECT ...
Medical Xpress / Nf1 gene mutations disrupt brain cell plasticity and motor learning in mice
Neurogenetic disorders, such as neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), are diseases caused by a defect in one or more genes, which can sometimes result in cognitive and motor impairments. Better understanding the neural underpinning ...
Medical Xpress / Combining genomic analyses and outcome data is promising strategy for prostate cancer treatment
Combining genomic analyses with information about clinical outcomes is a highly promising strategy to understanding prostate cancer and its treatment. Researchers say it could change how the disease is predicted and make ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI
A discovery by researchers at the University of British Columbia promises to improve care for patients with endometrial cancer, the most common gynecologic malignancy.
Medical Xpress / A new method to study immune cells offers hope for finding new disease treatments
Macrophages play a critical role in the immune system by fighting infections and aiding in tissue repair. Understanding how these cells are activated in different scenarios is important for developing new medical treatments. ...
Medical Xpress / Study shows half of long-term antidepressant users can taper off drugs with simple support
Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users can quit the drugs with GP support and access to internet or telephone helplines alone, a study involving the University of Liverpool has revealed.
Medical Xpress / Balancing act: Novel wearable sensors and AI transform balance assessment
Balance can be impacted by various factors, including diseases such as Parkinson's disease, acute and chronic injuries to the nervous system, and the natural aging process. Accurately assessing balance in patients is important ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers reveal neurons that regulate sensitivity to threat in mice
Neuroscientists have discovered how the brain bidirectionally controls sensitivity to threats to initiate and complete escape behavior in mice. These findings could help unlock new directions for discovering therapies for ...
Medical Xpress / Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health
Children who spend more time in natural environments have significantly better mental health, according to new research led by the University of Glasgow.
Medical Xpress / Cardiovascular health could be biggest risk factor for future dementia rates
Dementia risk factors associated with cardiovascular health may have increased over time compared to factors such as smoking and having less education, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Medical Xpress / Tai chi reduces risk of inflammatory disease, treats insomnia among breast cancer survivors
New research led by UCLA Health confirms that both tai chi and cognitive behavioral therapy can reduce insomnia in breast cancer survivors but also may provide additional health benefits by reducing inflammation and bolstering ...
Medical Xpress / Study finds innovative cuffless blood pressure device streamlines and enhances hypertension management
High blood pressure, the leading risk factor for death worldwide, is present in one in every two adults. Only one-quarter of individuals with hypertension have their blood pressure under control, highlighting the need for ...