Medicine

Microglial responses to hypernatremia: new insights into brain health

Microglia are the brain’s immune cells known to play a vital role in maintaining neural function and responding to potential...

Updates in cervical cancer screening guidelines, the Bethesda system for reporting cervical cytology, and clinical management recommendations

Cervical cancer has historically been a significant public health issue worldwide, causing substantial morbidity and mortality among women. Over recent...

Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects: study

Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW...

New research shows regular mobile phone use can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially in smokers and people with diabetes

Philadelphia, September 4, 2024 – A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident...

Assessment of HER2 status in extramammary Paget disease and its implication for disitamab vedotin, a novel humanized anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate therapy

The research article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in extramammary Paget...

Study at Pennington Biomedical Research Center to evaluate THC, CBD benefits for dementia-related agitation

Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jeff Keller is evaluating the potential for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, and cannabidiol, or CBD, to...

Ability to cope well with adversity in older age linked to lower death risk

The ability to cope well with, and adapt to, challenging life circumstances and events in older age is linked to...

Women, Black people, and disadvantaged less likely to get heart surgery in England

Women, people of Black ethnicity, and those from low income households in England are less likely to be offered heart...

UT Health San Antonio appoints alumnus as new executive director of Mays Cancer Center

Lei Zheng, MD, PhD, alumnus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio), has been...

Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations may increase care engagement and quality among pregnant and postpartum patients