Neuroscience

Study reveals function of little-understood synapse in the brain

New research from Oregon Health & Science University for the first time reveals the function of a little-understood junction between cells in the brain that could have important treatment implications for conditions ranging ...

Cardiology

Understanding the risks of cell therapy for heart repair

A type of cell that plays a crucial role in tissue repair after a heart attack may also inadvertently be why cutting-edge cell therapies cause an increased risk of rhythm disorders, according to a new study from the Universities ...

Health informatics

Q&A: How artificial intelligence could transform health care

Health care has historically been slow to adopt new technologies that involve wholesale changes to the nature of the work. Witness the slow and checkered roll-out of electronic health records and the utter failure of prior ...

Gastroenterology

Innovative gel offers new hope for treating gastrointestinal leaks

In a major advancement in medical technology, researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed an adhesive gel, offering a revolutionary treatment for gastrointestinal leaks, a condition clinically ...

Biomedical technology

Infection-resistant, 3D-printed metals developed for implants

A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue ...

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