My Blue Dots – Page 168

Coffee-based approach yields promising results in ovarian cancer trial

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers presented promising results from an early-stage clinical trial investigating a unique coffee-based approach to ovarian cancer maintenance therapy at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology annual meeting in Seattle (SGO 2025).

ACP’s Best Practice Advice addresses use of cannabis, cannabinoids for chronic noncancer pain

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued Best Practice Advice for clinicians whose patients are considering or using cannabis or cannabinoids for management of chronic, noncancer pain. Cannabis or Cannabinoids for the Management of Chronic Noncancer Pain: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians, was published today in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Administration orders more cuts to CDC budget

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not only lost nearly a fifth of its workforce, it has also been directed to slash $2.9 billion in contract spending.

Sound therapy effectively reduces motion sickness by stimulating inner ear

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

A research group led by Takumi Kagawa and Masashi Kato at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine has discovered that using “a unique sound stimulation technology”—a device that stimulates the inner ear with a specific wavelength of sound—reduces motion sickness. Even a single minute of stimulation reduced the staggering and discomfort felt by people that read in a moving vehicle.

Exposure to wildfire smoke linked to worsening mental health conditions

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Many older adults send their doctors portal messages, but who pays?

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

When today’s older adults were growing up, the only way to get information to your doctor or their clinic was a phone call. And getting more than a simple answer probably meant going in for an appointment.

Hospital study finds C. diff spreads three times more than thought

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

One of the most common health-care-associated infections spreads within intensive care units (ICUs) more than three times more than previously thought, new research has found.

How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

New research shows how small shifts in the molecular makeup of a virus can profoundly alter its fate. These shifts could turn a deadly pathogen into a harmless bug or supercharge a relatively benign virus, influencing its ability to infect humans and cause dangerous outbreaks.

Metabolic modeling reveals aging microbiome produces fewer vital substances

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

The intestine is home to a complex ecosystem of microorganisms. This so-called gut microbiome plays an important role in health, disease, and aging. Various studies suggest that the microbiome “ages” and drives the host’s aging processes. It was previously unclear which mechanisms the microbiome uses to control aging in the host.

How microRNAs act as a ‘blueprint’ for the developing brain

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Our brains contain billions of neurons and trillions of connections, and scientists are only beginning to understand the intricate process required to build this level of complexity. This includes uncovering the role of microRNAs: small, single-stranded molecules that help regulate protein production throughout the brain and the rest of the body.

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‘Preventable deaths will continue’ without action to make NHS more accessible for autistic people, say experts

Coffee-based approach yields promising results in ovarian cancer trial

ACP’s Best Practice Advice addresses use of cannabis, cannabinoids for chronic noncancer pain

Administration orders more cuts to CDC budget

Sound therapy effectively reduces motion sickness by stimulating inner ear

Exposure to wildfire smoke linked to worsening mental health conditions

Many older adults send their doctors portal messages, but who pays?

Hospital study finds C. diff spreads three times more than thought

How a small number of mutations can fuel outbreaks of western equine encephalitis virus

Metabolic modeling reveals aging microbiome produces fewer vital substances

How microRNAs act as a ‘blueprint’ for the developing brain

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