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Medical Xpress / FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds
A large multicenter clinical trial led by King's College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.
Medical Xpress / Research reveals clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for so many
A study from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Center reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalized treatments.
Medical Xpress / Simulations predict antibody drug viscosity, paving way for easier self-injection
Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) aid the body against autoimmune diseases and cancer, among other things. Patients have to pick up the medicine every few weeks. It would be easier for them to be able to inject the medicine themselves ...
Medical Xpress / Asthma-related depression may be biologically distinct from primary depression
Researchers from Hiroshima University in Japan and collaborating institutions have found that adults with asthma who experience symptoms of depression have elevated blood levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic ...
Medical Xpress / What a study of 67,000 people reveals about sexual desire and age
Sexual desire is a fundamental part of being human and a driving force in many relationships, yet we still don't fully understand why it varies so much from person to person.
Medical Xpress / Altered microbiome: Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease, study reveals
Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut microbiome disruptions to this condition and suggested that bacteria typically found in the mouth may ...
Medical Xpress / Parenthood 'inoculates' adults against disgust, new study reveals
From diaper changes to nursing care, exposure to unpleasant substances is a daily reality for millions of people, but how does the brain adapt? New research from neuroscientists at the University of Bristol reveals that repeated, ...
Medical Xpress / New ALS treatment target identified: STAUFEN-1 protein reduction protects brain cells from death
University of Utah researchers at the Pulst-Scoles Laboratory have discovered that reducing levels of the STAUFEN-1 protein can prevent neuron death caused by DNA damage and p53 activation in neurodegenerative diseases.
Medical Xpress / From yoga to awe walks: Many paths lead to better mental health, largest analysis of well-being interventions finds
As another new year gets under way, many of us will be looking for a way of boosting how we feel, but is it better to hit the gym or meditate in nature? Now new research by Swansea experts has provided the largest ever comparison ...
Medical Xpress / Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Hidden heart conditions can trigger rare but fatal events during competition
Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes often unfolds in high-visibility settings, like sports arenas, prompting questions about underlying causes, emergency preparedness, and long-term outcomes. A new review ...
Medical Xpress / A sweat-based sensor may help improve sleep quality
University of Texas at Dallas researchers, in partnership with Texas-based biotech company EnLiSense, have demonstrated a pioneering wearable perspiration-based sensor that measures two key hormones that regulate the body's ...
Medical Xpress / How beige fat keeps blood pressure in check
Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. While the link between fat and high blood pressure is clearly central to this deadly ...