Breast cancer surgery: Study finds overnight hospital stay not important for older patients

Both for research and medical purposes, researchers have spent decades pushing the limits of microscopy to produce ever deeper and sharper images of brain activity, not only in the cortex but also in regions underneath such as the hippocampus. In a new study, a team of MIT scientists and engineers demonstrates a new microscope system capable of peering exceptionally deep into brain tissues to detect the molecular activity of individual cells by using sound.

The first paper from a multi-year clinical research study has been published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article "Dynamics of endemic virus re-emergence in children in the USA following the COVID-19 pandemic (2022–2023): a prospective, multicentre, longitudinal, immunoepidemiological surveillance study," demonstrates how the approach can improve modeling to better predict future outbreaks.

The Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC) today announced the publication of a new paper in Nature Medicine, detailing a bold five-year strategy to address global brain health by strengthening health systems and scaling low cost, easy to use innovations. The paper, titled "Strengthening Africa's Brain Health and Economic Resilience," presents the rationale and roadmap behind the African-led and DAC coordinated 6 x 5 Plan: six pillars to accelerate brain health progress over the next five years.

As we age, the genes in our cells accumulate more mutations. This is one of the contributory factors to age-related diseases and the aging process. However, in a new study published in Science Advances, researchers have discovered one exception where genetic mutations don't appear to build up as humans get older—the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of human egg cells in women.

For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older—dubbed "SuperAgers"—to better understand what makes them tick.

In a pair of new studies, researchers found that older adults who challenge themselves to learn new things are less likely to experience loneliness or depression, even during times of major upheaval.

Parenting over the summer holidays, especially when juggling work and childcare, comes with significant challenges. One of those is screen time and staying safe online.

Instant noodles are cheap, quick and comforting—often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers, families and anyone trying to stretch their grocery budget.

A world-first Swinburne-led study into young adults' brain activity has found that TV and gaming are associated with increased focus, while social media is associated with decreased focus.

An analysis of article views in Taylor & Francis medical journals has revealed that "extenders" can significantly increase readership. Plain language summaries of publications and clinical trial protocols with extenders attracted 144% higher views than those without these supplemental resources.

Music is a powerful tool for conveying mood, whether heard via a live performance or movie soundtrack, making it an effective medium for understanding how people identify and respond to emotions. Studies have found that children ages 5 to 11 show increasing accuracy in recognizing specific emotions in music.

T-cell redirection therapy using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and/or bispecific antibody (BsAb) has been established and become a promising treatment strategy for relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphomas. To further improve their therapeutic efficacy, assessment of their in vivo mechanisms and the ways of sequential approaches are necessary.

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences offers insight into how past stress impacts a person's response to new stress.

The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for millions of women, concludes a new review published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. The study was co-authored by the Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in partnership with University of Liverpool researchers.

When thinking of nurses, the image that most often comes to mind is one of bustling hospital corridors, emergency rooms, and bedside care. However, one vital role that frequently goes unnoticed is that of the school nurse—a health care professional who plays a crucial part in supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of students every day.

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health.

A new study from Flinders University has revealed why forgiving ourselves can be so difficult for some—even when we know it might benefit our mental health.

Researchers from the U.K. and Madagascar, in collaboration with Madagascar's health services and national plague program, have conducted the world's first rigorous clinical trial of treatments for bubonic plague.