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Home HPV Self-Sampling Kits Show Promise for Closing Cervical Screening Gap in Disabled Women

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A new study from the University of Sheffield suggests that at-home human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling kits could help address persistent gaps in cervical cancer screening among physically disabled women, a population that faces disproportionate barriers to traditional in-person screenings. The National Institute for Health and Care Research-funded study, published in the Journal of Medical Screening, … Read more

Researchers develop low-cost scalable sensors to study genetic brain disorders

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Researchers have demonstrated a new class of low-cost, scalable sensors that can be used to monitor electrical activity in human cerebral organoids. Because electrical signals are key to understanding brain function, this advance facilitates research into both neurodevelopment and genetic disorders such as Angelman syndrome. Human cerebral organoids are millimeter-sized tissues comprised of cell types … Read more

Inefficient referral pathways delay lifesaving care for millions of injured people

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Many seriously injured patients in Global South countries are failing to reach medical care within the lifesaving ‘golden hour’ and ambulances are often associated with these delays. Publishing their findings today (23 March – UK), in BMJ Global Health, an international research team led by University of Birmingham and Stellenbosch University reveals that – in … Read more

Irish mum couldn’t find special PJs to suit her son’s needs

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We need your help now Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open. You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough. If you’ve seen value in our reporting, … Read more

Preventing postoperative rebleeding in intracerebral hemorrhage surgery

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Background Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is the stroke subtype with the highest mortality and disability rates, and early hematoma evacuation is crucial for improving prognosis. Compared to traditional craniotomy, which involves significant trauma and slow recovery, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has emerged as a highly promising treatment option due to its advantages of shorter operative time, … Read more

Low-intensity preconditioning boosts neurological outcomes

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The team led by Prof. Lin Zhu from Guangzhou Sport University have demonstrated that 4-week low-intensity treadmill exercise before the onset of an ischemic stroke can significantly reduce brain injury and improve neurological outcomes. This study, published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS), offers a promising, non-pharmacological strategy … Read more

COVID-19 ARDS survivors face lasting disability and high late mortality, researchers report

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Four years after ICU admission, mortality remains strikingly high in ventilated COVID-19 ARDS patients, and many survivors continue to struggle with fatigue, insomnia, functional decline, and reduced quality of life. Study: Four year mortality and quality of life after ICU treatment for COVID 19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome. Image Credit: Design_Cells / Shutterstock In … Read more

Rising vitamin K shot refusal increases newborn brain injury risk

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Increasing numbers of parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns, putting infants at greater risk of avoidable brain injuries, according to a preliminary systematic review released February 26, 2026, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 78th Annual Meeting taking place April 18-22, 2026, in Chicago and online.  A vitamin K injection is … Read more

Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment

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A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation and the need for larger long-term studies. Study: A short-acting psychedelic intervention for major depressive disorder: a phase IIa randomized placebo-controlled trial. Image Credit: BLACKDAY / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers … Read more

Traumatic brain injury linked to long-term work disability

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Having a traumatic brain injury, no matter how serious, is associated with a greater likelihood of qualifying for work disability up to five years later, according to a study published February 11, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove cause and effect, it only shows an association. … Read more