Mirrorlights: Study shows antidepressants may improve brain function
The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, showed that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. ​
Study evaluates risk stratification tools for diagnosing acute coronary syndrome
Chest pain is a common but challenging symptom for general practitioners to evaluate, as it can be caused by both serious conditions and more benign issues.
Researchers develop tools for objective pain measurement in the operating room
The degree to which a surgical patient's subconscious processing of pain, or "nociception," is properly managed by their anesthesiologist will directly affect the degree of post-operative drug side effects they'll experience and the need for further pain management they'll require.
Breakthrough research reveals key role of melatonin receptor in REM sleep
A significant breakthrough in the understanding of sleep mechanism opens new promise for treating sleep disorders and associated neuropsychiatric conditions: Scientists have pinpointed the melatonin receptor MT1 as a crucial regulator of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
Antidepressant may treat deadly brain cancer
Researchers have found a substance that effectively combats glioblastomas, at least in the laboratory: an antidepressant called vortioxetine.
Study aims to uncover sex-specific causes of shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Josh Leonardis received funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health to study why female manual wheelchair users experience shoulder pain and pathology at greater rates than males.
ACBI3 molecule offers new hope for targeting KRAS mutations in cancer
KRAS is the most mutated gene in cancer with mutations occurring in 17%–25% of all cancers, affecting millions of patients worldwide.
Blood microRNAs can predict conversion from mild cognitive impairment to dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease
This study identifies serum miRNA signatures as promising biomarkers for Alzheimer's, enhancing prediction of MCI conversion to AD with clinical relevance.
Brain scans reveal link between SSRI use and cognitive function
Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain function in patients before and after taking the SSRI escitalopram and correlated this to a drop in the level of one of the serotonin receptors in the brain and to cognitive improvements during treatment.
Mind, Body & Heart: All you need to know about...
The study, published in BMC Medicine, provides “scientifically controlled evidence that a single guided digital treatment session can reduce the number of intrusive memories”. ​
Potential breakthrough for hard to treat cancers
Experts have developed a breakthrough small-molecule drug, a 'protein degrader'. This molecule, called ACBI3, could potentially lead to new therapies independent of KRAS mutation type, improving outcomes for all patients with cancers caused by KRAS mutations.
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