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Pushing kidney-stone fragments reduces stones’ recurrence

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Using ultrasound to reposition the smaller grains significantly lowers patients’ returns to the operating room, a study finds.

News Releases

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Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal

In a study, ketamine helped some patients complete buprenorphine treatment and overcome their fentanyl addiction.

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Scientists mix sky’s splendid hues to reset circadian clocks

A novel LED with orange and blue wavelengths outpaced two other lights in advancing participants’ melatonin levels in a small study.

Dedra Buchwald in Montana

Addressing Alzheimer’s in American Indian communities

Trainees in the $11 million program will learn to identify early symptoms of dementia and preventative measures.

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Density of gun shops linked to areas’ suicides by firearm

Study authors suggest that reducing gun shops’ concentrations or enlisting them in prevention efforts might reduce firearm suicides.

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Miniature treadmills accelerate studies on insect walking

Scientists engineer tiny linear and split-belt treadmills to understand how fruit flies walk.

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