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Fewer delays, more launches of cancer drugs found in higher income countries

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The development of new drugs is critical in treating cancer—if people have access to them. A team co-led by Penn State researchers identified cancer drugs launched between 1990 and 2022 and found that counties with higher gross national income per capita typically had more launches and shorter launch delays.

New device shows promise in early oral cancer detection tests

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A prototype of a new oral cancer diagnosis device, developed by the University of Liverpool, has demonstrated promising results during preliminary tests on histopathology specimens.

Accidental drug and alcohol-related deaths rising in Ontario, especially those involving multiple substances

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A new report from researchers at the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network and Public Health Ontario shows the number of accidental drug and alcohol toxicity-related deaths continued to rise dramatically from January 2018 and December 2022.

Study finds opioid pain medications very infrequently prescribed to NFL players

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Due to the physical contact nature of their occupation, the elite athletes of the National Football League (NFL) often experience pain. However, an analysis of 2021 and 2022 data from the National Football League Prescription Drug Monitoring Program shows that team members in those two years were even less likely than both the general U.S. population and males of similar age living in the U.S., to have a prescription for an opioid pain medication.

Blood vessel on-a-chip identifies how perivascular cells can worsen chronic disease

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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis. The findings, published today in Science Advances, could change how these diseases are treated.

Q&A: Why are antidepressants underprescribed?

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The University of Virginia’s Dr. Anita Clayton has been a primary investigator for nearly every antidepressant approved in the United States since 1990.

Long COVID burden has decreased over time in health care workers, study finds

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The prevalence and burden of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) has decreased over time in health care workers, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Infection.

Seeing eye to eye: Building a cost-effective tool to visualize cancer

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Cutting-edge surgical tools are often made with state-of-the-art technology, which can limit their overall accessibility. In an effort to expand surgical options for tumor removal, a team is developing a compact fluorescence-guided surgery system crafted from cost-effective, off-the-shelf components, an advance that could significantly reduce costs compared with current commercially available approaches. Their frugally designed system was evaluated in a mouse model and was recently reported in Scientific Reports.

Pediatrician offers advice on what to do if an infant or toddler hits their head

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Just like older kids, babies and toddlers can get concussions. In fact, little ones face some extra risks. But it can sometimes be harder to recognize the signs of concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury, in infants and toddlers. They may not have the language skills yet to tell you how they feel.

Adopting a healthier lifestyle could help manage lower back pain

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Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from the University of Sydney’s Center for Rural Health have uncovered a possible solution. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, found integrating lifestyle support into back pain care could reduce disability and enhance quality of life.

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