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Study examines health threat of tiny airborne plastics
More than 20 million pounds of plastic waste accumulates in the Great Lakes every year. While crusty water bottles, fraying cigarette butts and tangled knots of fishing line littering the shoreline may be the most visible ...
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Radiology & Imaging
Ultra-high-resolution MRI maps brain fibers and cells with near-micron precision
A scientific team supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a new, ultra-high-resolution brain imaging system that can reconstruct microscopic brain structures that are disrupted in neurological ...
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New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry
New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte device, similar in size to an electric toothbrush, enhanced mitochondrial respiration and stimulated gene expression in bone-forming stem cells. The cutting-edge ...
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Spinal cord stimulators: Ineffective treatment found to be costly and risky
New research from the University of Sydney reveals surgically implanted spinal cord stimulators—a common treatment for lower back pain which aims to disrupt pain signals traveling to the brain—are costly and putting patients ...
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New approach to kidney transplant matching could lead to better long-term outcomes
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a new way of predicting whether a kidney donor and recipient are a good match for transplantation.
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Skin pigmentation can reduce pulse oximeter accuracy
Pulse oximeters are widely used in hospitals and clinics to monitor blood oxygen levels. These small, noninvasive devices estimate oxygen saturation (SpO₂) by shining red and infrared light through the skin and measuring ...
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Confirmed: Portable lung preservation system for extended criteria donor lungs is safe and effective
Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine have confirmed that the use of the portable Organ Care System (OCS), or "breathing lung" technology, boosts long-term survival for transplant patients. This discovery offers new hope ...
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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
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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 ...
Unraveling respiratory illnesses with iPSCs on microfluidic chips
Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on health care systems. Such viruses can cause significant damage to our lungs, especially to the proximal ...
Jul 16, 2025
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How a drone delivering medicine might just save your life
Drones can deliver pizza, and maybe one day your online shopping. So why not use them to deliver urgent medicines or other emergency health-care supplies?
Jul 16, 2025
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New deep learning model enhances handheld 3D medical imaging
Ultrasound (US) imaging is a widely employed diagnostic tool used for real-time imaging of various organs and tissues using ultrasonic sound waves. The waves are sent into the body, and images are created based on how the ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Amniotic stem cells can be collected from vaginal fluid rather than more invasive techniques
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that amniotic fluid stem cells can be safely collected from vaginal fluid after childbirth rather than relying on more invasive methods that ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a 3D bio-printed model that closely mimics the complexity of natural lung tissue, an innovation that could transform how scientists study lung disease and develop new treatments.
Jul 15, 2025
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Handheld device enables imaging and treatment of oral cancer in low-resource settings
Oral cancer is a growing public health concern, particularly in South Asia, where it affects tens of thousands each year. In India alone, oral cancer accounts for 40% of all cancers, largely driven by the widespread use of ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Researchers develop 3D-printed implant to help repair spinal cord injuries
A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has developed a 3D printed implant to deliver electrical stimulation to injured areas of the spinal cord, offering a potential new route to repair nerve damage. ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Researchers use optical coherence tomography to uncover how the fallopian tube transports embryos
In a new mouse study, researchers have used optical coherence tomography (OCT) to uncover new insights into how the fallopian tube transports preimplantation embryos toward the uterus for pregnancy. These findings help lay ...
Jul 15, 2025
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New route into cells could make gene therapies safer
Scientists from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have made a landmark discovery that could lead to safer and more effective gene therapies for a range of serious genetic disorders including Duchenne muscular ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Automated insulin delivery pump proved cost-effective in the treatment of type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is more prevalent in Finland than anywhere else in the world, affecting approximately 50,000 people. New automated insulin delivery pumps have significantly improved diabetes care, while also increasing treatment ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Improving your hearing may deliver broader health benefits, clinical trial shows
Retired schoolteacher Lynn Goodwin wasn't sure she needed any help with her hearing.
Jul 15, 2025
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Skin prick automated test shows equivalent accuracy to conventional skin prick test
Compared with the conventional skin prick test (SPT), the novel Skin Prick Automated Test (SPAT) shows equivalent accuracy to detect birch pollen or house-dust mite allergy using a cutoff of 4.5 mm, according to a study published ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Combating multidrug-resistant organisms with UV light
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are a major challenge in everyday medical practice, as they often cannot be treated with antibiotics. According to the Robert Koch Institute, there are 400,000 to 600,000 infections with ...
Jul 15, 2025
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Implantable cell therapy has potential to restore adrenal function and treat primary adrenal insufficiency
Adrenal hormone function was restored in animal studies, potentially paving the way for a functional cure for primary adrenal insufficiency in humans, according to research presented by Aspect Biosystems at ENDO 2025, the ...
Jul 15, 2025
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New wearable device offers continuous, noninvasive hydration monitoring for daily use
With another hot Texas summer underway, the threat of dehydration always looms. Though this condition can range from inconvenient to life-threatening, it's tough to track.
Jul 14, 2025
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Skin swabs could detect Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear
A new study has revealed promising progress in developing a non-invasive sampling method to detect early signs of Parkinson's disease—up to seven years before motor symptoms appear—by analyzing the chemical makeup of ...
Jul 14, 2025
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