Researchers identified a unique pattern of brain activity, a “biomarker,” that can detect a patent’s response to deep-brain stimulation for treating severe depression.
May 9, 2023 —
In a small study, a drug called suvorexant that is approved to treat insomnia reduced levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease in cerebrospinal fluid.
May 2, 2023 —
A booster shot targeting the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 produced a broader immune response than one targeting variants more similar to the original strain.
May 2, 2023 —
The stem cells responsible for hair color switch between stem cell and maturing states, but with age can get stuck and become unable to perform either function.
May 2, 2023 —
A brain region long known to control specific muscle movements also has a more complex role related to planning and coordinating movements.
April 25, 2023 —
Taking the oral antibiotic doxycycline within three days after unprotected sex reduced the risk of sexually transmitted infections among those at increased risk.
April 25, 2023 —
Tranexamic acid didn’t reduce maternal deaths or the need for blood transfusions in those undergoing either scheduled or emergency Cesarean delivery.
April 11, 2023 —
Researchers found that buprenorphine can be safely started in the emergency department by people who use fentanyl either alone or with other drugs.
April 11, 2023 —
For older adults whose depression persisted while taking an antidepressant, adding aripiprazole had greater benefits than switching to another antidepressant.
