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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 10-Sep-2025 12:11 ET (10-Sep-2025 16:11 GMT/UTC)

Paper interpretation | Psychological effects of virtual reality intervention on breast cancer patients with different personalities: A randomized controlled trial

AMiner Academic

Jie Chen et al. from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, of Sun Yat-sen University published a paper entitled "Psychological effects of virtual reality intervention on breast cancer patients with different personalities: A randomized controlled trial" in the International Journal of Nursing Sciences. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to systematically investigate the efficiency and safety of VR intervention with natural landscape content in alleviating negative emotions, aiming to provide new ideas and empirical evidence for psychological care of breast cancer patients.

Journal: International Journal of Nursing Sciences

From leaves to lab: Comprehensive review maps how natural extracts are reshaping atopic dermatitis care

Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology

Atopic dermatitis, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, has an unclear etiology and may involve multiple factors such as genetic predisposition, immune abnormalities, and impaired skin barrier function. Currently, there is no specific medication available for the complete cure of atopic dermatitis. The current treatment approaches mainly focus on symptom relief and control rather than curative treatment. Some commonly used medications for atopic dermatitis, such as topical corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, may have certain adverse reactions and side effects. This review summarizes the research progress on natural extracts in the treatment of atopic dermatitis, aiming to provide a foundation for the development of safe and side-effect-free medications.

Journal: Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology

Genes linked to sudden cardiac death increase the risk of heart failure in patients with genetic dilated cardiomyopathy

Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), together with cardiologists from Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro and the Spanish cardiovascular disease research network (CIBERCV), report that the new discovery makes it possible to identify high-risk patients early and refer them sooner to specialized heart failure units

Journal: European Heart Journal
Funder: Instituto de Salud Carlos III, European Regional Development Fund, Pathfinder Cardiogenomics Programme of the European Union’s European Innovation Council

Does an individual’s sex affect the course of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?

Wiley
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are serious mental illnesses that affect both males and females, but research in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica indicates that sex may influence the characteristics and course of these conditions.

Journal: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Do state bans on flavored e-cigarettes inadvertently increase traditional cigarette use?

Wiley
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study in Health Economics reveals that comprehensive state bans on flavored e-cigarettes may reduce vaping among young adults, but they can also lead to increased use of traditional cigarettes.

Journal: Health Economics

Do state bans on flavored e-cigarettes inadvertently increase traditional cigarette use?

Wiley
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study in Health Economics reveals that comprehensive state bans on flavored e-cigarettes may reduce vaping among young adults, but they can also lead to increased use of traditional cigarettes.

Journal: Health Economics

Google.org backs the Wits MIND Institute with US$1M boost

University of the Witwatersrand
Grant and Award Announcement

The Machine Intelligence and Neural Discovery (MIND) Institute at Wits University has been awarded core funding of US$1 million by Google.org. Led by Professor Benjamin Rosman (TIME100 AI 2025 influencer), the Wits Mind Institute is home to some of Africa’s leading fundamental AI researchers, and this landmark investment will supercharge its research and drive next-generation breakthroughs in natural and artificial intelligence.

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