Brainstem nerve cells found to stabilize blood pressure fluctuations
Doctors usually focus on a person’s average blood pressure, but research increasingly shows that how much blood pressure…
Patient associations complain over drug price hikes
Cyprus’ patient associations have called for a dialogue on revised categories of drugs, which resulted in higher prices…
All medication users warned to avoid ‘dangerous’ error when taking tablets
A pharmacist has warned all medication users to avoid making a major error when taking tablets. Pharmacist Anum…
Predictive power of C-reactive protein shifts based on cirrhosis or coronary disease
A new study reveals that the predictive power of key inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein, shifts fundamentally…
Study reveals higher rates of substance use among non‑heterosexual groups in the U.S.
A study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals higher rates of…
Researchers find new way to halt leukemia stem cell growth
In a new study published in Nature Communications, a research team at the University of Oslo have examined…
New study uncovers link between pediatric OSA and higher risk of viral infections
A five-year study has revealed that children with sleep apnea are twice as likely to contract the flu…
Rare brain disorder PSP highlighted by Rev. Jesse Jackson’s passing
The death of the Rev. Jesse Jackson has put a spotlight on progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare degenerative…
Redefining cardiovascular care for women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has…
These drugs could be a game changer for end-of-life care
Earlier psylocibin work showed impactful results in other aspects of mental health, too. A 2011 study at the…
AI tool could help identify life-threatening transplant complications
A powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tool could give clinicians a head start in identifying life-threatening complications after stem…
Dysplasia grade predicts colorectal cancer risk in people with IBD
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and precancerous colorectal lesions are much more likely to develop colorectal cancer,…