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The newer high-sensitivity troponin test discovers smaller amounts of heart-specific proteins, troponins, than the older troponin test and thus identifies more myocardial infarction patients than before.

Clinical trials show that an immune checkpoint inhibitor shrinks the tumors of nearly half of patients with an incurable, advanced form of a common skin cancer.

Researchers have shed light on how taking aspirin can help to stave off bowel cancer. Experts found that the painkiller blocks a key process linked to tumour formation. Regular use of aspirin is known to reduce a person's risk of developing colon cancer but the drug's tumour fighting properties have not been well understood.

Researchers have developed an artificial tissue in which human blood stem cells remain functional for a prolonged period of time.

"It’s kind of shocking how simple it is to convert T cells into functional neurons in just a few days."

Researchers have developed a new way to power and communicate with devices implanted deep within the human body.

Right now, the only way marijuana users can ensure their product is pure is through lab testing. Obviously, this isn't a convenient solution for casual users. But help is on the way thanks to blockchain technology.

Revolutionary new test analyses fingerprint sweat to determine cocaine, opiates, amphetamines and cannabis use.

As doctors and patients struggle with dosing issues researchers strive to make cannabis dosages more reliable and uniform.

A study in Biological Psychiatry investigates transcriptome-wide alterations in response to cocaine self-administration in mice.