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Northwestern scientists create new genetic risk score to improve prediction of arrhythmia

In a new Northwestern Medicine study, scientists have developed a more precise genetic risk score to determine whether a person is likely to develop arrhythmia, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AFib) or sudden cardiac death.

11 Nov 2025

Risk assessment models could improve support for patients leaving hospital against medical advice

Risk prediction tools might help identify patients at the highest risk of overdose and death after a "before medically advised" (BMA) hospital discharge according to new research in CMAJ.

11 Nov 2025

Novel method uses VR headsets for real-time observation of tear film dynamics

Virtual reality (VR) gaming has gained significant attention in recent years, with an increasing number of users integrating VR and immersive headsets into their daily lives.

11 Nov 2025

Innovative control strategy enhances stroke rehabilitation with CASIA-EXO exoskeleton

Stroke is one of the leading causes of non-traumatic disability worldwide, affecting more than 15 million people each year, with about three-quarters experiencing long-term functional impairments.

11 Nov 2025

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic dissection of rapid antidepressant action identifies adenosine as the critical mediator, yet adenosine receptors are the primary target of caffeine, the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance.

11 Nov 2025

Tiny airborne plastics may facilitate virus spread

As plastic pollution worsens worldwide, scientists are uncovering a new and unsettling possibility. Tiny airborne fragments of plastic, known as micro- and nanoplastics, may do more than pollute the air we breathe.

11 Nov 2025

Financial incentives increase medication adherence but do not improve blood pressure outcomes

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily chances to win cash rewards, yet they did not achieve better blood pressure measurements compared to people who were not offered financial rewards, according to a preliminary late-breaking science presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

11 Nov 2025

Natural compound and exercise work together to enhance musculoskeletal health in aging bodies

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 10 of Aging-US on October 1, 2025, titled "L-β-aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA) in combination with voluntary wheel running exercise enhances musculoskeletal properties in middle-age male mice."

11 Nov 2025

New precision therapies reshape the future of pancreatitis treatment

Pancreatitis remains a major global health burden, encompassing acute pancreatitis (AP), chronic pancreatitis (CP), and autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP).

11 Nov 2025

AI repurposes routine CT scans to detect hidden bone loss

Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and spine, taken originally to detect problems such as kidney stones or growths on the lungs, can be repurposed through artificial intelligence (AI) to catch signs of bone loss, a new study shows.

11 Nov 2025

GLP-1 drugs linked to improved survival in colon cancer patients

A new University of California San Diego study offers compelling evidence that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists - the class of drugs behind Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, for example - may do more than regulate blood sugar and weight.

11 Nov 2025

New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For decades, exercise was discouraged due to the risk of triggering wheezing and breathlessness, known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).

11 Nov 2025

Study reveals how neural excitability and learning potential fluctuate across the day

Our brains do not react in a fixed, mechanical way like electronic circuits. Even if we see the same scene every day on our commute to work, what we feel - and whether it leaves a lasting impression - depends on our internal state at that moment.

11 Nov 2025

Blue Zones and ACLM launch certification empowering clinicians to promote longevity and well-being

Blue Zones and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today launched the "Blue Zones Certification Course for Physicians and Health Professionals."

11 Nov 2025

Unraveling Tanzania’s Breadbasket paradox in child nutrition

Tanzania's "Breadbasket Regions (BBRs)" are the core of the country's food supply, contributing over 38% of Tanzania's national maize production.

11 Nov 2025

Study warns of unsafe antiseizure drug use despite rising access

In a study carried out in collaboration with the World Health Organization, two Aston University academics have found that while access to antiseizure medication in low- and middle-income countries is growing, it is not necessarily always prescribed safely.

11 Nov 2025

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 linked to progression and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

When researchers look for potential cancer therapy targets, they typically go after protein-coding genes that participate in disease progression. Disrupt them and negate whatever role they play in cancer's development or spread.

11 Nov 2025

Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

Prior exposure to coronaviruses that cause ordinary colds can boost the immune system's ability to attack a vulnerable site on the COVID-19-causing coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

11 Nov 2025

Daily coffee linked to lower risk of irregular heart rhythm episode in AFib patients

Adults treated for atrial fibrillation (AFib) who drank a daily cup of coffee were 39% less likely to have an irregular heart rhythm episode compared to those who avoided all caffeinated products, according to a new study.

11 Nov 2025

Amyloid-clearing drug fails to change waste clearance function in the brains of Alzheimer's patients

A group from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan, led by graduate student Tatsushi Oura and Dr. Hiroyuki Tatekawa, found that treatment using the drug lecanemab to remove amyloid plaques in the brain does not change the waste clearance function in the brains of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients in the short term.

11 Nov 2025

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Northwestern scientists create new genetic risk score to improve prediction of arrhythmia

Risk assessment models could improve support for patients leaving hospital against medical advice

Novel method uses VR headsets for real-time observation of tear film dynamics

Innovative control strategy enhances stroke rehabilitation with CASIA-EXO exoskeleton

The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments

Tiny airborne plastics may facilitate virus spread

Financial incentives increase medication adherence but do not improve blood pressure outcomes

Natural compound and exercise work together to enhance musculoskeletal health in aging bodies

New precision therapies reshape the future of pancreatitis treatment

AI repurposes routine CT scans to detect hidden bone loss

GLP-1 drugs linked to improved survival in colon cancer patients

New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma

Study reveals how neural excitability and learning potential fluctuate across the day

Blue Zones and ACLM launch certification empowering clinicians to promote longevity and well-being

Unraveling Tanzania’s Breadbasket paradox in child nutrition

Study warns of unsafe antiseizure drug use despite rising access

Long non-coding RNA MALAT1 linked to progression and spread of triple-negative breast cancer

Prior exposure to cold viruses boosts antibody response against SARS-CoV-2

Daily coffee linked to lower risk of irregular heart rhythm episode in AFib patients

Amyloid-clearing drug fails to change waste clearance function in the brains of Alzheimer's patients

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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