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‘Brain fitness program’ may aid memory loss, concussion, ADHD
Study findings “appear to show that multimodal interventions which are known to increase neuroplasticity in the brain, when personalized, can have...
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Immunotherapy stewardship could save tens of millions a year
“Why should we give a higher dose with the same efficacy when that dose will cost significantly more and has the potential to increase adverse...
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Fatigue after breast cancer radiotherapy: Who’s most at risk?
Risk factors, including pain, insomnia, depression, baseline fatigue, and endocrine therapy, were associated with long-term fatigue, new data show...
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Metachronous CRC risk after colonoscopy for positive FIT
“Results of this study could contribute to establish more restrictive polyp surveillance guidelines in a quality-assured setting.”
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Liquid biopsy shows big promise in oropharyngeal cancer
“The use of this technology shows remarkable promise to transform the ability to identify and follow patients with HPV-related disease.”
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End of the road for transcranial brain stimulation as an adjunct in major depression?
These findings call into question the efficacy of tDCS as add-on therapy to SSRI treatment for individuals with MDD.
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Schizophrenia up to three times more common than previously thought
An estimated 11 million adults aged 18-65 had both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in the past year.
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Smartwatches able to detect very early signs of Parkinson’s
With these results we could develop a valuable screening tool to aid in the early detection of Parkinson's," one of the investigators said.
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Coffee’s brain-boosting effect goes beyond caffeine
Researchers investigated the neurobiological impact of coffee drinking on brain connectivity using resting-state functional MRI.
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Novel tool accurately predicts suicide after self-harm
The tool may help guide treatment decisions and target resources to those most in need.
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GLP-1 agonists offer multiple benefits in type 2 diabetes with liver cirrhosis
“GLP-1 RAs may be a treatment option for diabetes patients with liver cirrhosis,” but additional studies are needed to confirm the results, the...
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Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to cancer risk, mortality?
“The clinical implications of these findings further emphasize the importance of CRF for possibly reducing cancer incidence and mortality.”
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FDA approves first leadless dual-chamber pacing system
Experienced operators achieved a 98% implantation success rate using the AVIER DR system in a 300-patient study.
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Cannabis for cancer symptoms: Perceived or real benefit?
“The study findings indicate that patients with cancer perceived benefits to using cannabis for many symptoms.”
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New AHA statement on ischemia after cardiac surgery
Acute PMI following cardiac surgery can rapidly evolve and become a potentially life-threatening complication,