Medical News & Research
Latest findings and developments in medical research and healthcare.
New Prognostic Model Enhances Prediction of Mortality in Severe Drug Reactions
A new prognostic model utilizing routine blood tests offers an effective way to predict mortality risk in patients with severe drug reactions like DRESS, enabling earlier and more personalized interventions.
Group Prenatal Care Model Enhances Satisfaction, Support, and Trust Among Expectant Mothers
A Rutgers University study demonstrates that group prenatal care improves maternal satisfaction, trust, and support, contributing to better pregnancy outcomes and reduced disparities.
Harnessing Immune Cell Growth Factors to Enhance Lung Repair After Viral Inflammation
New research uncovers how macrophage-produced growth factors, especially oncostatin M (OSM), promote lung tissue repair after viral damage, offering promising therapeutic insights.
Discovery of Key Proteins Associated with Rare Autoimmune Vasculopathy
Researchers have identified two proteins, CCN1 and CCN2, that play a crucial role in blood vessel thickening in autoimmune vasculopathy, a complication of antiphospholipid syndrome, opening new avenues for targeted treatments.
Star-Shaped Brain Cells Offer New Hope for Personalized Bipolar Disorder Treatment
Research uncovers metabolic differences in astrocytes based on lithium response, paving the way for personalized bipolar disorder treatments.
Understanding How Our Minds Misjudge the True Environmental Impact of Our Choices
Discover how psychological illusions like the negative footprint illusion cause us to underestimate the true environmental impact of our choices and learn strategies to improve perception for better climate action.
Using AI Scribes in Medical Consultations: What Patients Need to Know
AI scribes are transforming medical consultations by transcribing and drafting notes to save time, but they raise important privacy and safety concerns. Learn what patients should know about this emerging technology.
How Rare Variants of the ABCA7 Gene Influence Alzheimer’s Disease Development
New MIT research reveals how rare mutations in the ABCA7 gene influence lipid metabolism and neuronal health, providing insights into Alzheimer's disease development and potential treatments with choline supplementation.
Electronically Connected Lung Cancer Cells in the Brain Promote Tumor Growth
Scientists have revealed that small cell lung cancer cells in the brain can form electrical synapses with neurons, promoting tumor growth. Disrupting neural signaling may offer new therapeutic possibilities for brain metastases.
Maternal Gut Microbiome Composition and Its Potential Link to Preterm Births
A groundbreaking study links early pregnancy gut microbiome, especially *Clostridium innocuum*, to the risk of preterm birth, highlighting new preventive strategies.