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Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial fi

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly less agitation than people who received a placebo.

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Odds of HPV-related cancers up for people with HIV and solid organ transplant recipients

The odds of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are higher among people with HIV (PWH) and solid-organ transplant recipients (SOTRs), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

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New cancer drug shows promise in mesothelioma trial

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer, usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Inhaled asbestos fibers become lodged in the lungs, causing inflammation that can lead to tumor formation decades later. Worldwide, about 30,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.

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Rapid magnetic brain stimulation eases depression within days, but benefits fade within we

Despite decades of advances in mental health care, depression remains one of the world's most disabling conditions. Many people with major depressive disorder (MDD) fail to find lasting relief from antidepressants or psychological therapies. Studies indicate that the global burde

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Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds

A major new international study led by Curtin University has found diabetes risk is about more than body weight or obesity, revealing that muscle health also likely plays a major role in whether people develop the condition.

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Real-time biosensor measures pH, glucose and lactate in preserved donor livers

More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. For patients who need a liver transplant, determining whether a donor liver is healthy enough to transplant is a critical part of the process.

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Why some people are more prone to negative emotions than others

Why are some people particularly prone to anxiety, worry or stress, while others remain more composed? An international study led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) shows that the amygdala—previously considered central to these processes—apparently does not explain

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How an emerging class of tick-borne viruses escape human immune defenses

Warmer temperatures bring out ticks that spread diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But another class of emerging tick-borne pathogens—nairoviruses—is on the rise. Some nairoviruses cause high fevers and reduce organ function in people exposed to certa

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Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn't achieve recommended s

Nearly nine in 10 pregnant participants in a study led by biomedical engineers at UBC did not achieve recommended seat belt placement, even after instruction and hands-on guidance. Among 333 participants, only 11.4% were able to place the seat belt as recommended, suggesting curr

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Wearable microneedle patch tracks antibiotic levels in real time, preclinical tests show

Wearable devices have transformed how people track exercise, sleep, heart rate and other vital signs. Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are now exploring whether similar technologies could one day help monitor medicines inside the body.

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Trial of potential Ebola antiviral under way: WHO

The first clinical trial of an antiviral drug's effectiveness in people exposed to the deadly Ebola strain spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo is underway, the WHO said Tuesday.

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Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US health care system often prevents it

Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home with loved ones.

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