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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Eye-pressure-sensing contact lens both monitors and manages glaucoma
February 01, 2023If people with glaucoma don't stay on top of their condition, blindness may result. An experimental new contact lens is designed to help, by both monitoring glaucoma symptoms and automatically releasing medication as needed. -
Common heart medicine could reduce violent behavior
January 31, 2023For half a century beta blockers have been used to help patients with cardiovascular problems manage their abnormal heart rhythms, but a new study tracking over a million people has found the common drug may also reduce aggression and violent behavior. -
Biomaterial could travel through the bloodstream to heal damaged hearts
January 31, 2023After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart's function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, may help the heart heal better. -
First human trial for experimental Marburg virus vaccine reports success
January 30, 2023Promising results have been published from the first human trial testing an experimental vaccine targeting the deadly Marburg virus. Flagged as a potential pandemic-causing virus, this is the first Marburg vaccine to move into Phase 2 human trials. -
Bottlebrush-shaped molecules carry drug combos to combat cancer
January 29, 2023Scientists at MIT have developed bottlebrush-shaped molecules that can carry groups of different cancer drugs in just the right ratios. Tests in mice showed significantly improved outcomes compared to just giving the drugs loose. -
Peptide spray kills bacteria in wounds without using antibiotics
January 26, 2023It's always good if the use of antibiotics can be avoided, to keep harmful bacteria from developing a resistance to them. A new wound-treatment spray could help, as it kills bacteria using peptides that occur naturally in our bodies. -
Microneedle patch shown to stop bleeding faster than regular dressings
January 24, 2023Skin-applied microneedle patches are already used to painlessly deliver medication and detect chemicals in a patient's bloodstream. A new one, however, reportedly stops wounds from bleeding much more effectively than traditional bandages. -
Unique gene mutation in superagers could rewind heart age by a decade
January 23, 2023Researchers studying healthy centenarians have homed in on a gene mutation that plays a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health in old age. Across a series of experiments the researchers demonstrated how gene therapy could rejuvenate aging hearts. -
Experimental device breaks up blood clots using twisted ultrasound
January 23, 2023It goes without saying that if someone has a blood clot in their brain, that clot should be cleared as soon as possible. An experimental new transducer could help, as it uses swirling waves of ultrasound to break up blood clots much faster than existing methods. -
Major setback as another large ongoing Phase 3 HIV vaccine trial fails
January 19, 2023In a blow to researchers across the world, the only HIV vaccine currently in Phase 3 human trials has been deemed a failure. The experimental vaccine's failure turns the current research focus onto several other candidates only in early-stage human trials. -
Moderna's mRNA RSV vaccine delivers impressive Phase 3 trial results
January 18, 2023Moderna has announced promising results from its Phase 3 trial testing an mRNA vaccine for RSV in older adults. Data indicates the vaccine is nearly 84% effective at preventing moderate disease and the company expects to file for FDA approval this year. -
Clinical trial shows probiotic could prevent dangerous superbug infection
January 17, 2023Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacterium in humans, but it can turn nasty. A new clinical trial has shown that a probiotic can selectively cut populations of the bug in humans, reducing the risk of infection without the hazards of antibiotics. -
New CT scan helps detect curable form of high blood pressure
January 16, 2023A clinical trial has shown a new type of medical scan can identify specific adrenal gland nodules responsible for high blood pressure. The scan offers the first simple diagnostic tool for what is the cause of hypertension in up to 10% of people. -
Old antipsychotic drugs offer clues to new class of diabetes treatment
January 15, 2023Researchers have discovered an old class of antipsychotic drugs may offer clues to a novel kind of treatment for type 2 diabetes. While the drugs may be directly repurposed, they could also be slightly modified to specifically target blood sugar control. -
Protein injection gets heart scar tissue working again
January 13, 2023When someone suffers a heart attack, their heart is left permanently scarred and thus less capable of pumping blood. According to a new study, however, a protein injection could help undo such damage.
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