Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

MRI before surgery leads to better-adapted treatment for breast cancer

Dr. David Martinez-Cecilia, a surgeon from the General Surgery Service, directed by Prof. Rufian-Peña, in the Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba,…

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Antioxidant Supplements: No Proof of Longer Life Benefits

“We could find no evidence to support taking antioxidant supplements to reduce the risk of dying earlier in healthy people or patients with various diseases,”…

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USC Study Reveals Gender Differences in Colon Cancer Development

A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has found evidence that supports gender-related differences in the development and…

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In lab study, researchers find molecule that disrupts Ewing's sarcoma oncogene

The findings, presented today at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) in San Diego, suggest that the unique way in which…

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Exercise Linked to Faster Prostate Tumor Growth in Study

“Our study showed that exercise led to significantly greater tumor growth than a more sedentary lifestyle did, in this mouse model,” said Lee Jones, Ph.D., a…

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Older Australians Face Rising Skin Cancer Risks: New Findings

Researchers at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) found West Australians above the age of 69, especially men, accounted for 70…

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New Brain Study Could Enhance Epilepsy Treatment Options

Researchers say this may explain why approximately 30 percent of patients with epilepsy do not respond to antiepileptic medications. The study, conducted by…

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Cannabis Use Rises Among Ontario Adults: Key Insights Unveiled

While this CAMH Monitor eReport reveals some promising substance use trends among Ontario adults, its revelation of a substantial increase in cannabis use…

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Stanford Study Sheds Light on Placenta’s Ancestral Origins

The evidence suggests the placenta of humans and other mammals evolved from the much simpler tissue that attached to the inside of eggshells and enabled the…

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Mammography and Sonography: Better Detection of Breast Cancer

“We were interested in finding out just how effective mammography and sonography were, when used together, in excluding breast cancer in women with palpable…

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MRI Outperforms MDCT in Detecting Endoleaks in Aneurysms

“Endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms has become a viable alternative treatment to open surgery for many patients. Endoleak development represents…

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With annual deaths from malaria on the rise: Scientists ask 'where is all the money going?'

A new study in the April issue of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, asks the question “With more than $220 million dollars dedicated to…

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Ancient Dragon’s Space-Age Skull: Evolutionary Marvel Unveiled

A member of the goanna family with ancestors dating back more than 100 million years, the dragon (Varanus komodoensis) uses a combination of 60 razor-sharp…

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Farm-Based Mental Health Initiatives at Norwegian Universities

Bente Berget and Bjarne Braastad of the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Ås, working with Øivind Ekeberg of the University of Oslo, Norway, note that…

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Landmark Study Aims to Enhance Global Osteoporosis Care

Nearly 60,000 women aged 55 years and older have enrolled in a landmark, multi-national study that will focus on the management of osteoporosis across the…

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Omega-3 intake during last months of pregnancy boosts an infant’s cognitive and motor development

To come to this conclusion, researchers first measured docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) concentration—a type of omega-3 fatty acid involved in the development of…

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