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Suicide Prevention Research in a Rapidly Changing World

September 6, 2022

At NIH’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), we’ve been asking ourselves: What have we learned about suicide risk and prevention during the pandemic? And how should our research evolve to reflect a rapidly changing world?

Suicide Prevention Research in a Rapidly Changing World

Novel photon-counting CT improves myeloma bone disease detection

September 6, 2022

New CT technology paired with artificial intelligence (AI)-based noise reduction offers superior detection of bone disease associated with multiple myeloma at lower radiation doses than conventional CT, according to a new study.

Novel photon-counting CT improves myeloma bone disease detection

Purdue Research: New patent-pending method mass-produces antitumor cells to treat blood diseases and cancer

September 3, 2022

A Purdue University chemical engineer has improved upon traditional methods to produce off-the-shelf human immune cells that show strong antitumor activity, according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Reports.

Purdue Research: New patent-pending method mass-produces antitumor cells to treat blood diseases and cancer

New method could aid Alzheimer's research by predicting risk before symptoms start

September 1, 2022

Researchers have developed a new method to identify people who are at greater genetic risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, before any symptoms appear -- which could help speed creation of novel treatments.

New method could aid Alzheimer's research by predicting risk before symptoms start

In Nordic study, children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer had higher cancer risk

September 1, 2022

A new study of more than 8 million children in Nordic countries suggests the possibility that children born after use of a fertility procedure known as frozen-thawed embryo transfer may have a higher risk of cancer than children born through other means.

In Nordic study, children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer had higher cancer risk

Simple blood test predicts neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy

September 1, 2022

A new study suggests a simple blood test -- administered before CAR-T cell treatment is initiated -- may identify which patients are predisposed to developing neurotoxic side effects in the days and weeks after CAR-T cell therapy.

Simple blood test predicts neurotoxic complications of CAR-T cell therapy

Early intervention effective in treating neurodevelopmental disorders

September 1, 2022

A new study suggests that therapeutic interventions to treat neurodevelopmental disorders may be more effective if done during the early stages of brain development.

Early intervention effective in treating neurodevelopmental disorders

Double burden of paid and unpaid labor leading to poorer mental health in women, review finds

September 1, 2022

Women still do the bulk of unpaid work at home while also holding down a job. A new review finds this double burden is taking a toll on their mental health.

Double burden of paid and unpaid labor leading to poorer mental health in women, review finds

New cardiac rehabilitation guideline for women designed to improve their longevity and quality of life

September 1, 2022

Across the globe, women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) generally experience worse outcomes and are less likely to attend prevention and rehabilitation programs than men.

New cardiac rehabilitation guideline for women designed to improve their longevity and quality of life

Data on cancer risk from hormone therapy 'reassuring,' menopause experts say

September 1, 2022

A new scientific paper and other recent evidence offer important reassurances about the risk of breast cancer from hormone therapy to treat menopause symptoms, two menopause experts say.

Data on cancer risk from hormone therapy 'reassuring,' menopause experts say