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Ingestible medical devices can be broken down with light 2020-01-17
Engineers have developed a light-sensitive material that allows gastrointestinal devices to be triggered to break down inside the body when they are exposed to light from an ingestible LED.
Human fetal lungs harbor a microbiome signature 2020-01-17
The lungs and placentas of fetuses in the womb -- as young as 11 weeks after conception -- already show a bacterial microbiome signature, which suggests that bacteria may colonize the lungs well before birth. This first-time finding deepens the mystery of how the microbes or microbial products reach those organs before birth and what […]
Neuron found in mice could have implications for effective diet drugs 2020-01-17
A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects, as well as influence the long term intake of food.
Acid reflux drugs may have negative side effects for breast cancer survivors 2020-01-17
Acid reflux drugs that are sometimes recommended to ease stomach problems during cancer treatment may have an unintended side effect: impairment of breast cancer survivors' memory and concentration.
Real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy 2020-01-17
A new study has definitively shown that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during pregnancy has significant impact on placental and fetal development.
Activation of a distinct genetic pathway can slow the progress of metastatic breast cancer 2020-01-17
Activation of the BMP4 signalling pathway presents a new therapeutic strategy to combat metastatic breast cancer, a disease that has shown no reduction in patient mortality over the past 20 years.
The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it's you 2020-01-17
Nearly everyone responds to music with movement, whether through subtle toe-tapping or an all-out boogie. A recent discovery shows that our dance style is almost always the same, regardless of the type of music, and a computer can identify the dancer with astounding accuracy.
Rich rewards: Scientists reveal ADHD medication's effect on the brain 2020-01-17
Researchers have identified how certain areas of the human brain respond to methylphenidate -- a stimulant drug which is used to treat symptoms of ADHD. The work may help researchers understand the precise mechanism of the drug and ultimately develop more targeted medicines for the condition.
Rethinking interactions with mental health patients 2020-01-17
New research overturns the belief that people with severe mental illness are incapable of effective communication with their psychiatrist, and are able to work together with them to achieve better outcomes for themselves.
Focus on opioids and cannabis in chronic pain media coverage 2020-01-17
New Zealand media reports on chronic pain are focusing on treatments involving opioids and cannabis at the expense of best practice non-drug treatments, researchers have found.
Internet use reduces study skills in university students 2020-01-17
Research has shown that students who use digital technology excessively are less motivated to engage with their studies, and are more anxious about tests. This effect was made worse by the increased feelings of loneliness that use of digital technology produced.
America's most widely consumed oil causes genetic changes in the brain 2020-01-17
New research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression.
Cheap drug may alleviate treatment-resistance in leukemia 2020-01-17
A common and inexpensive drug may be used to counteract treatment resistance in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most common forms of blood cancer. The researchers will now launch a clinical study to test the new combination treatment in patients.
New vulnerability in kidney cancer 2020-01-16
Medical researchers have identified a possible way to treat tumors while sparing nearby healthy tissue.
Edible 'security tag' to protect drugs from counterfeit 2020-01-16
Researchers are aiming to stump drug counterfeiters with an edible 'security tag' embedded into medicine. To imitate the drug, a counterfeiter would have to uncrack a complicated puzzle of patterns not fully visible to the naked eye.
Mix of stress and air pollution may lead to cognitive difficulties in children 2020-01-16
Children with elevated exposure to early life stress in the home and elevated prenatal exposure to air pollution exhibited heightened symptoms of attention and thought problems, according to researchers. Early life stress is common in youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who also often live in areas with greater exposure to air pollution.
Helping patients prep mind and body for surgery pays off 2020-01-16
An inexpensive program to help surgery patients get physically and mentally ready for their upcoming operation may help reduce overall costs and get them home faster, according to new research involving hundreds of patients in 21 hospitals.
Low doses of radiation used in medical imaging lead to mutations in cell cultures 2020-01-16
Common medical imaging procedures use low doses of radiation that are believed to be safe. A new study, however, finds that in human cell cultures, these doses create breaks that allow extra bits of DNA to integrate into the chromosome.
A secreted signature of aging cells 2020-01-16
Senescent cells undergo an irreversible and permanent arrest of cell division and are hallmarks of both the aging process and multiple chronic diseases. Senescent cells -- and more importantly the factors they secrete, known collectively as the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP) -- are widely accepted as drivers of aging and multiple age-related diseases.
Efficacy of drugs against pork tapeworm 2020-01-16
Taenia solium -- also called pork tapeworm -- is a parasite which causes disease around the world, particularly in very poor communities with deficient sanitation and where pigs roam free. Researchers have now analyzed the efficacy and adverse effects of three chemotherapeutics against T. solium.

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