Medical News & Research
Latest findings and developments in medical research and healthcare.
Innovative PET Tracer Unveils Synaptic Changes Post-Spinal Cord Injury
A new PET tracer, [18F]SynVesT-1, enables detailed visualization of synapse loss in the spinal cord and brain after injury, offering a promising tool for diagnosis and treatment monitoring of spinal cord injury patients.
Chronic Insomnia Boosts Dementia Risk by 40% and Accelerates Brain Aging
New research reveals that chronic insomnia increases the risk of dementia by 40%, contributing to accelerated brain aging. Learn how improving sleep may protect cognitive health in older adults.
Ebola Vaccine Deployment at Congo Outbreak Epicenter Amid Containment Challenges
Urgent vaccination efforts are underway in Congo’s Kasai province to control the first Ebola outbreak in 18 years, amid logistical challenges and limited resources.
Puppies as Mobility Support: Enhancing Quality of Life for Children with Impairments
A recent study reveals that children with walking impairments experience significant quality of life improvements after six months living with mobility assistance dogs, enhancing physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Low Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Levels Indicate Very Low Liver Cancer Risk, Redefining 'Partial Cure'
New research shows that hepatitis B patients with surface antigen levels below 100 IU/mL face a negligible risk of liver cancer, potentially redefining treatment and surveillance protocols. This breakthrough can help identify a 'partial cure' and optimize care for millions worldwide.
Can Adults Be Trained to Better Recognize and Avoid Sick Faces?
Research shows that adults can enhance their ability to identify sick faces through targeted training, aiding early disease detection and prevention.
Using Video Head Impulse and Caloric Tests to Differentiate Meniere's Disease from Vestibular Migraine
Recent studies show that the video head impulse and caloric tests are effective in distinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
New Therapeutic Target Identified for Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia
A recent study uncovers a new therapeutic target involving a long non-coding RNA in smooth muscle cells, promising improved treatments for chronic limb-threatening ischemia and related vascular conditions.
Modernizing Medical Education for the Digital Era: New Strategies for Training Health Professionals
A new study emphasizes the urgent need to modernize healthcare education in Canada, focusing on digital health competencies aligned with the Quintuple Aim to better prepare health professionals for the digital age.
Advancements in Emotion Recognition AI to Alleviate Physician Empathy Fatigue
New emotion recognition AI technology offers a non-contact method to accurately interpret patient emotions, helping reduce physician empathy fatigue and enhance patient care in medical settings.