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March 18, 2019, 12:23

Vaccine developed to treat osteoarthritic pain

Researchers have developed a vaccine that blocks the effects of the main cause of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) - nerve growth factor (NGF) - in mice.

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March 15, 2019, 11:47

Parkinson’s treatment delivers a power-up to brain cell ‘batteries'

Scientists have gained clues into how a Parkinson’s disease treatment, called deep brain stimulation, helps tackle symptoms.

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March 15, 2019, 10:04

CU Anschutz study offers clues for why birth control may fail

A genetic component in some women breaks down contraceptive hormones

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March 14, 2019, 12:18

Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections

In an innovation that may ultimately help to prevent deadly bloodstream infections, a team of biomedical engineers and infectious disease specialists at Brown University developed a coating to keep intravascular catheters from becoming a haven for harmful bacteria.

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March 13, 2019, 13:35

A single dose of psilocybin enhances creative thinking and empathy up to seven days after use, study finds

New research provides more evidence that psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can improve creative thinking, empathy, and subjective well-being.

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March 12, 2019, 11:10

Promising New Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Moves Forward

Even among cancers, pancreatic cancer is an especially sinister form of disease. The one-year survival rate is extremely low, and treatment progress has lagged behind that of many other malignancies.

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March 12, 2019, 10:22

FDA approves new nasal spray medication for treatment-resistant depression; available only at a certified doctor’s office or clinic

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Spravato (esketamine) nasal spray, in conjunction with an oral antidepressant, for the treatment of depression in adults who have tried other antidepressant medicines but have not benefited from them (treatment-resistant depression).

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March 11, 2019, 13:46

Promising compound selectively kills brain cancer stem cells

Researchers hope to develop the new compound into a powerful treatment for glioblastoma

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