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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Blind ketamine study yields surprising placebo effect
October 19, 2023A study into using ketamine to treat depression has yielded surprising results. Despite the unique way in which the researchers ensured the trial was ‘blind’, the placebo and treatment groups had the same improvement in symptom severity. -
Technique that determines ‘eye age’ could lead to precision treatments
October 19, 2023Researchers have identified cell-specific proteins in eye fluid and used AI to determine which proteins accelerated aging in particular diseases. The technique may lead to precision treatments and more informed clinical trials. -
Surgery-free brain stimulation offers new hope for dementia treatment
October 19, 2023A new kind of high-frequency deep-brain stimulation has successfully stimulated neurons in the hippocampus, the region that forms, organizes and retrieves memories. This non-invasive, painless treatment is now being trialed on dementia patients. -
Magnetic gel triples rate of wound healing by exercising skin cells
October 19, 2023The skin ulcers that diabetics often develop on their feet are slow to heal, sometimes to the point that they become infected and require foot amputation. A magnetic gel could keep that from happening, as it triples the healing speed of such wounds. -
Lifestyle intervention plus Mounjaro leads to additional weight loss
October 18, 2023A phase 3 clinical trial of tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, has demonstrated that if taken after an initial weight loss brought about by diet and lifestyle changes, the drug can lead to significant additional weight reduction. -
AI used in identifying an antimalarial drug that can reverse osteoporosis
October 18, 2023In what will soon be commonplace in drug research, scientists have used an artificial-intelligence algorithmic program to identify a compound, currently used in antimalarial treatment, that can effectively reverse the bone deterioration of osteoporosis. -
Long-term air pollution exposure increases breast cancer risk by 28%
October 18, 2023New research has linked long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution, whether at home or work, to an increased risk of breast cancer. It adds to mounting evidence about the dangers of air pollution and highlight the need to reduce it. -
10-second voice test shown to detect type 2 diabetes
October 18, 2023Currently, if someone wants to see if they have type 2 diabetes, they have to travel to a clinic for blood tests. According to a recent study, however, a 10-second smartphone voice recording may soon deliver on-the-spot results immediately. -
Fluctuating blood pressure increases risk of dementia in older people
October 17, 2023A new study has found that short blood pressure fluctuations – across a day or several days – increase the risk of dementia in older adults. The findings suggest that blood pressure variability could be an early marker of cognitive impairment. -
MRI scans reveal OCD alters the brain’s decision-making mechanisms
October 17, 2023Researchers have scanned the brains of adolescents with OCD while they performed decision-making tasks and identified the specific areas affected by the condition. It opens the door to more targeted treatment for the condition. -
Virtual reality proves effective at helping hoarders declutter
October 17, 2023A study found that incorporating VR into therapy for hoarding disorder, where people virtually dispose of clutter, reduced symptoms and increased real-life discarding of objects. Use of the technology could be an effective treatment for the condition. -
Potentially life-saving cap assesses strokes en route to the hospital
October 17, 2023When a person has suffered a stroke, the severity of that stroke has to be determined as fast as possible. A new brain-wave-reading cap was created with that fact in mind, as it allows strokes to be assessed before the patient reaches the hospital. -
Bacteria-based cancer therapy reactivates vaccines you've already had
October 16, 2023Cancer vaccines are a medical holy grail – but what if you could repurpose a vaccine you’ve already had? Scientists have demonstrated in mice a way to trick the immune system into attacking tumors by mistaking them for a pathogen it already targets. -
Acid reflux medication use and dementia linked in people aged 60-69
October 16, 2023Another large study has found a correlation between proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and an increased risk of dementia, particularly for those aged 60-69 years. But frustratingly, scientists still don’t understand exactly what that connection is. -
‘Theranostics’ approach seeks and destroys deadly pancreatic cancer
October 16, 2023Researchers have used radioactive monoclonal antibodies to find and destroy a particularly lethal form of pancreatic cancer. The combination of diagnostics and therapeutics could lead to earlier detection and more effective treatment of the disease.
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