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Finding new ways to mimic ketamine's antidepressant effects
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (733+ words) While there are many effective treatments available for depression, not all patients respond to them. About one-third of patients must try multiple medications before eventually finding relief, and another third have treatment-resistant depression. An anesthetic called ketamine can provide immediate…...
Sickle cell disease care is unevenly distributed across regions in New York State
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (476+ words) Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Approximately 10 percent of people with SCD in the US live in New York State, with the majority residing in New York City." A new study…...
New genetic tool tracks how bacteria spreads between people
2+ hour, 46+ min ago (333+ words) The research, published on'April 24th, 2026,'in Nature Microbiology, describes how the new tool, called TRAnsmision Clustering of Strains (TRACS), uses genomics to distinguish between closely related bacterial strains. In a collaboration between experts at the Peter Mac Callum Cancer Centre in…...
Child health experts launch Gen HEART to tackle Australia's obesity crisis
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (715+ words) Heart health, diet, exercise and sleep will be targeted under a multi-pronged strategy by child health experts to address Australia's obesity crisis." Gen HEART, spearheaded by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), is a coordinated plan over 10 years to improve long-term…...
AI model outperforms doctors in clinical reasoning tests
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (516+ words) A new study shows AI can match or exceed physicians on challenging diagnostic tasks. However, key questions remain about how these systems will perform in real clinical care and decision-making." Study: Performance of a large language model on the reasoning…...
Validation and qualification in the 2022 EU GMP Annex 1 revision
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (1470+ words) A revision of the EU GMP Volume 4 Annex 1 was issued in August 2022, introducing new regulations for sterile drug products and production. This release replaced the 2020 draft and 2008 version, adding emphasis to the importance of validation and qualification." The new version…...
Microbubble preclinical contrast agents for ultrasound imaging
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (625+ words) The USphere Series of microbubble contrast agents has been carefully designed for preclinical imaging, operating efficiently at frequencies ranging from 1 to 40 MHz. Their small size distribution (1. 1-1. 4 "m) and high concentration (2. 51010 bubbles/ml) render them exceptionally suitable for application across various species, including…...
Randomized controlled trial validates total hip arthroplasty for improving functional capacity
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (435+ words) News-Medical Randomized controlled trial validates total hip arthroplasty for improving functional capacity Total hip arthroplasty leads to the best outcomes in the treatment of moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis, according to a new study by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio…...
Cellular aging in immune cells signals early onset of cognitive depression
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (657+ words) Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression, rather than physical symptoms." The findings, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, bring researchers closer to…...
Short-term exposure to idealized fitness posts undermines body image across genders
7+ hour, 40+ min ago (572+ words) News-Medical Short-term exposure to idealized fitness posts undermines body image across genders Social media is filled with posts about fitness and healthy eating aiming to inspire and encourage better lifestyles. However, out today, a new large review study led by…...