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Medical Xpress / New tech for imaging brain waves could advance disease research, AI

When electrical activity travels across the brain, it moves like ripples on a pond. The motion of these "brain waves," first observed in the 1920s, can now be seen more clearly than ever before thanks to instruments and techniques ...

Jul 16, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Discovery could battle Alzheimer's by boosting blood flow to brain

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow to the brain to battle Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Jul 16, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / AI tool spots hidden heart disease using routine electrocardiogram data

With the help of artificial intelligence (AI), an inexpensive test found in many doctors' offices may soon be used to screen for hidden heart disease.

Jul 16, 2025 in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / 'Fiery' cell death during chemotherapy may help bladder cancer cells fight back

Chemotherapy used to target and kill bladder cancer cells may trigger an inflammatory response that ultimately may make the cancer more resistant to treatment, according to new research from scientists at Houston Methodist.

Jul 16, 2025 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Deafness and loneliness accelerate cognitive decline in older adults, findings reveal

Isolation, communication difficulties, reduced alertness—hearing impairment or loss is a real challenge in daily life. Over time, it can also become a risk factor for cognitive decline. A team from the University of Geneva ...

Jul 16, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Bacteria from cows show promising results in treating MRSA infections

Imagine two people talking over a walkie-talkie set. Successful communication depends on them being tuned to the same frequency. If others try to communicate nearby, interference can occur, and important messages may be lost.

Jul 16, 2025 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / New insights into ovarian cancer: Why whole-genome doubling may hold the key to future HGSOC treatment strategies

Research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is shedding new light on how ovarian cancer evolves—insights that could help researchers develop more effective treatment strategies.

Jul 16, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Comprehensive genomic profiling linked to higher targeted therapy use, with Medicare patients lagging behind

Optum and Illumina Inc. researchers documented that less than half of patients with newly diagnosed advanced cancers received any biomarker testing before starting treatment, a gap that persisted despite established guidelines ...

Jul 16, 2025 in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Who really hears the best? Visuals sway some musicians more than others

When we listen to a symphony, a jazz performance, or a pop song, we naturally tend to assume that our ears are the primary judges of quality. For many people, music is primarily an auditory experience, and they instinctively ...

Jul 16, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Neurons use built-in 'backup batteries' that fuel the brain under stress

A new Yale study has revealed that neurons—the energy-hungry cells that connect and direct activity in the brain—are equipped with "backup batteries" that kick in to keep the brain running during periods of metabolic ...

Jul 16, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Scientists develop tool that improves tissue cancer analysis

Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is crucial for understanding diseases such as cancer.

Jul 16, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Music therapy may ease distress for dementia patients in hospital wards

A new treatment that uses music therapy on dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the NHS's most vulnerable patients.

Jul 16, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry