Study offers hope for preventing hydrocephalus in children
Hydrocephalus is a life-threatening condition that occurs in about 1 in 1,000 newborns and is often treated with invasive surgery. Now, a new study offers
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Researchers identify key factor to help improve treatment for glioblastoma
A groundbreaking study from Brown University Health researchers has identified a crucial factor that may help improve treatment for glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive
Neural circuits in flies provide insights into human eating
Why do we sometimes keep eating even when we’re full and other times turn down food completely? Why do we crave salty things at certain
Dynamic viral markers predict treatment response in hepatitis B
The rate of functional cure (HBsAg loss) remains unsatisfactory following pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) treatment in chronic hepatitis B. To optimize PEG-IFN administration, this study aimed
It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
Power outages and prolonged exposure to frigid temperatures carry a risk of hypothermia that cannot be ignored
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
The Murray Hill Declaration
It’s the responsibility of our medical establishment to protect the vulnerable and keep schools open. The post The Murray Hill Declaration first appeared on Science-Based
Revolutionizing 3D cell culture with simplified digital microfluidic technology
Most cells in the human body exist in complex three-dimensional environments, yet they are still commonly studied on flat plastic dishes.
AI uncovers evolution of genetic control elements in mammalian cerebellum
Artificial intelligence allows tracing the evolution of genetic control elements in the developing mammalian cerebellum.
Microneedle patches enhance acne treatment with dual drug delivery
Acne vulgaris affects a large proportion of adolescents and young adults and can lead to long-term scarring and psychological distress.
New mode of communication inside cells helps bacterial pathogens to evade drugs
Biologists have uncovered a new mode of communication inside cells that helps bacterial pathogens learn how to evade drugs.
Research uncovers alternative inflammatory pathway in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
The class of anti-inflammatory drugs known as TNF-inhibitors has brought relief to many sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis, but they don’t work for up to 4
Early TB treatment before sepsis diagnosis could save countless lives
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major unrecognized cause of deadly sepsis among people with HIV in Africa, a sweeping new study reveals. Beginning treatment for TB
Cannabis shows anti-migraine benefits
In a recent study, published in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine demonstrate