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3D-printed tissue restores erectile function and aids reproduction in animal study
Erectile dysfunction affects over 40% of men over 40, yet our understanding of the condition remains limited. Research on this issue has mostly relied on real organs, making it difficult to study the detailed interaction ...
Mar 8, 2025
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Oncology & Cancer
Five-year data support ctDNA liquid biopsies to guide colon cancer treatment
Updated results of an Australian trial which used liquid biopsies to guide colon cancer treatment has confirmed no compromise in outcomes despite these ctDNA blood tests allowing many patients to avoid chemotherapy.
Mar 7, 2025
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Genome-edited stem cells reveal new hope for obesity treatment without muscle loss
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers at the Beijing Institute of Stem Cells and Regeneration (BISCRM) and the Institute of Zoology (IOZ) have cracked the code of the notorious FTO gene, reconciling its ...
Mar 7, 2025
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New test distinguishes between prion disease and other causes of rapidly progressive dementia
In May of 2024, Mayo Clinic launched a new prion test, RT-QuIC Prion, CSF, which can distinguish prion disease from other causes of rapidly progressive dementia—particularly autoimmune forms of dementia and rapidly progressive ...
Mar 7, 2025
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Engineered stem cells automatically deliver arthritis drugs at prescribed times of day
With nearly 1.5 million people suffering from rheumatoid and juvenile arthritis in the United States, researchers at Shriners Children's St. Louis have discovered a revolutionary way to potentially minimize flare-ups and ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts
Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. The study appears in Cell.
Mar 6, 2025
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Wireless pacifier could monitor babies' vitals in the NICU, eliminating the need for painful blood draws
A small but powerful invention could soon make life in the NICU easier for the tiniest patients. Newborns must have their vitals checked frequently, and one of the most critical measures of newborn health is electrolyte levels. ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Customized smartphone app shows promise in preventing further cognitive decline among older adults
A growing body of research indicates that older adults in assisted living facilities can delay or even prevent cognitive decline through interventions that combine multiple activities, such as improving diet, solving puzzles ...
Mar 6, 2025
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At-home light-emitting diode devices safe, effective for acne treatment
At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA Dermatology.
Mar 6, 2025
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Robo-companion: Humanoid robot gets chatty to help elderly hospital patients
EU researchers are testing a robot that can have basic conversations in busy surroundings, with the idea of assisting people arriving at hospitals.
Mar 6, 2025
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Knitted microtissue can accelerate healing
Treating severe or chronic injury to soft tissues such as skin and muscle is a challenge in health care. Current treatment methods can be costly and ineffective, and the frequency of chronic wounds in general from conditions ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Affordable brainwave reader to support people with advanced motor neuron disease
People who can no longer communicate through speech or eye movement can use the power of thought to indicate "yes" or "no" thanks to a brainwave reader developed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
Mar 6, 2025
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Video: Making brain surgery for meningiomas safer with advanced technology
Treatment for meningiomas, the most common type of brain tumor, is now safer thanks to technological advancements. At Mayo Clinic, navigation tools and precision imaging help surgeons operate with greater accuracy, improving ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Engineered cartilage from nasal septum cells helps treat complex knee injuries
Injuries to the articular cartilage in different joints, including the knee, are painful and limit mobility. In response, researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel are developing cartilage implants ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Experimental protein booster offers a new way to treat rare genetic diseases
Johns Hopkins Medicine laboratory scientists say they have developed a potential new way to treat a variety of rare genetic diseases marked by too low levels of specific cellular proteins. To boost those proteins, they've ...
Mar 5, 2025
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A new way to predict cancer's spread? Scientists look at 'stickiness' of tumor cells
By assessing how "sticky" tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a potential way to predict whether a patient's early-stage breast cancer is likely to spread. The discovery, made ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Are robotic hernia repairs still in the 'learning curve' phase?
For an abdominal wall hernia repair, also known as a ventral hernia repair, the most common surgical approaches have been laparoscopic and open techniques. But a new approach for repairing hernias has been steadily growing ...
Mar 5, 2025
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AI-driven wearable blood pressure sensors promise continuous health monitoring
A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee has proposed an innovative theoretical framework and research strategies for AI-based wearable blood pressure sensors, paving the way for continuous and non-invasive cardiovascular ...
Mar 5, 2025
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Novel stem cell therapy repairs 'irreversible' corneal damage in clinical trial
An expanded clinical trial that tested an experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Consumer devices can be used to assess brain health, study shows
Technology is changing how physicians think about assessing patients, and in turn, how patients expect to be able to measure their own health. Apps designed for smartphones and wearable devices can provide unique insights ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Mind-controlled prosthetic arms could benefit from neural encoding research
Picking up a cup of coffee, flipping a light switch or grabbing a door handle don't require much apparent thought. But behind the curtain, the brain performs feats to coordinate these seemingly simple hand-to-target motions.
Mar 4, 2025
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Lack of medical oxygen affects millions, report reveals
Six out of every 10 people globally lack access to safe medical oxygen, resulting in hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths each year and reducing quality of life for millions more, an international report co-authored ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Video: Assistive-feeding robot gets tested outside the lab
The mechanics of eating are more complex than they might appear. For about a decade, researchers in the Personal Robotics Lab at the University of Washington have been working to build a robot that can help feed people who ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Study links intense energy bursts to ventilator-induced lung injury
A new study from Tulane University suggests that repeated collapse and reopening of tiny alveoli—air sacs in the lungs essential for breathing—during mechanical ventilation may cause microscopic tissue damage, playing ...
Mar 3, 2025
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3D smart neural electrode uses soft actuation technology to avoid nerve damage
A research team has developed an electrode capable of safely encasing nerves without causing damage. The newly developed electrode features soft actuation technology that allows it to transform from a flat two-dimensional ...
Mar 3, 2025
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