Testosterone therapy is booming in the U.S., but it might bring higher risks for people undergoing knee replacement surgery, a new study says.
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Testosterone therapy could mean trouble for knee replacement patients, study warns
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AI model predicts Alzheimer's from MRI brain volume loss with 92.87% accuracy
WPI researchers have used a form of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze anatomical changes in the brain and predict Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 93% accuracy. Their research, published in the journal Neuroscience, also revealed that the…
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Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain
As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and transmit signals both within the brain and throughout the body. To establish these connections, axons must travel…
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Early detection of brain disorders with a single drop of saliva
A team of Korean researchers has, for the first time, developed a technology capable of enabling early diagnosis of major neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia using only a small amount of saliva. The…
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Review finds exercise could cut cardiometabolic risks in severe mental illness
People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average 10 to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main causes of this are cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, which are triggered or…
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Multi-omics model links medical records to measure biological age
Researchers at the University of Strathclyde have played a central role in an international study that presents a new method to measure biological age—a key factor in predicting health outcomes and understanding the aging process. The study,…
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Study: Lifetime Cannabis Use Not Associated With Cognitive Decline or Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Cannabis use by older adults is not associated with either accelerated cognitive decline or greater risk of dementia, according to findings published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Single saRNA shot helps with healing after a heart attack
For people who have survived a heart attack, the notion of one shot in the arm to help the heart heal, for weeks after, may seem far-fetched. But thanks to a team of researchers, including a Texas A&M University professor, that’s exactly what…
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Overcoming ovarian cancer's resistance to immunotherapy
Cells in our immune system are best known for providing security against external invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These immune cells also guard against internal threats, including cancerous tumors. Different forms of cancer cells and…
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AAAAI: No increase seen in asthma exacerbations with ICI use for melanoma, renal cell carcinoma
For patients with asthma, receipt of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy for melanoma or renal cell carcinoma is not associated with an increased risk for exacerbations, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American…
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