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Researchers surveyed 58 directors of hospital-based addiction consult services (ACS) and found that most ACS recognized the prevalence of high-potency synthetic opioids and agreed they have changed how they approach medication initiation.

A Simon Fraser University study links early brain wiring to attention skills in children aged 4–7, a key factor in ADHD. Using MRI and graph theory, researchers found better focus and flexibility in kids with well-organized brain networks.

Researchers have launched HTGAnalyzer, a new, easy-to-use, fast and reproducible bioinformatics tool for advanced transcriptomic data analysis. Designed within the R statistical environment, this package simplifies complex analytical processes.

Researchers have developed a blood-based diagnostic method for multiple myeloma and its precursor conditions. The method offers a non-invasive alternative to bone marrow biopsies, which are currently used to assess disease stage and genetic risk.

Researchers have developed a wearable electronic device that attaches to the skin like a bandage and enables real-time, continuous monitoring of blood pressure over extended periods.

A new type of tissue-engineered cardiac patch could not only seal defective areas of the heart, as has been the case up to now, but also heal them. An interdisciplinary team led by ETH Zurich has successfully implanted the patch in animals.

New research indicates that lifestyle risk factors may be leaving chemical warning signs of decline in your brain – long before any symptoms of dementia play out.

A Northwestern study found that the asthma drug zileuton prevents food allergy anaphylaxis in mice by blocking allergen absorption in the gut. The research reveals a new mechanism driving allergic reactions and could lead to repurposing zileuton.

The time children and young adults spend on phones, gaming consoles and other devices could put their heart health at risk, finds a new study.

A new ECHO study links higher maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy to improved cognitive scores in children aged 7–12. Benefits were seen in problem-solving and processing, particularly when vitamin D was measured earlier in pregnancy.