Hepatocellular carcinoma is usually treated by blocking the flow of blood to the tumor to induce cancer cell death, but…
NSAIDs not associated with more severe coronavirus disease, study finds
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, is not associated with any adverse effects in…
Delayed immune responses may drive COVID-19 mortality rates among men and the elderly
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infections tend to be more severe among older adults and males, yet the mechanisms underlying increased mortality in…
Brain stimulation reduces dyslexia deficits
Restoring normal patterns of rhythmic neural activity through non-invasive electrical stimulation of the brain alleviates sound-processing deficits and improves reading…
Research unravels what makes memories so detailed and enduring
Researchers report a breakthrough in understanding how memories can be so distinct and long-lasting without getting muddled up.
Older women with type 2 diabetes have different patterns of blood use in their brains
A researcher is reporting that the brains of older women with Type 2 diabetes do not use as much oxygenated…
Elevated clotting factor V levels linked to worse outcomes in severe COVID-19 infections
New research points to disturbances in blood clotting protein factor V activity as both a potential cause of blood clotting…
A spillover effect: Medicaid expansion leads to healthier dietary choices
Besides providing health care to millions, the Medicaid program helps recipients make healthier food choices, according to new work.
New nanosystem enhances treatment for melanoma in animal models
Researchers have developed an innovative nanotechnological drug delivery system that significantly enhances the effectiveness of treatment for the aggressive skin…
Model shows that the speed neurons fire impacts their ability to synchronize
Research has shown for the first time that a computer model can replicate and explain a unique property displayed by…