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- Rapid Novor and MAbSilico partner for world's first AI-guided epitope mapping service for antibodieson 18/03/2024 at 4:10 pm
Rapid Novor and MAbSilico partner to provide the world's first comprehensive AI-guided epitope mapping service. This service combines hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) with advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven computational modeling.
- Dosing software accelerates antibiotic effects in ICU patients treated for sepsison 18/03/2024 at 2:52 pm
University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units.
- Study shows AI tool's high accuracy in answering genetic counseling questionson 18/03/2024 at 2:42 pm
An artificial intelligence tool correctly answered 83 percent of common genetic counseling questions, including those about genetic testing and genetic syndromes, a new study found.
- Clinical trial aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with 'inoperable' pancreatic tumorson 18/03/2024 at 2:30 pm
A clinical trial from Keck Medicine of USC aims to provide a surgical solution for patients with a form of advanced pancreatic cancer previously considered inoperable.
- CMS releases Medicaid payment flexibilities during Change cyberattackby Emily Olsen on 18/03/2024 at 2:27 pm
The relief comes as 94% of hospitals reported financial impact from the outage, according to a survey from the American Hospital Association.
- Study reveals safety and acceptability of very low calorie diets in teenagers with obesityon 18/03/2024 at 2:24 pm
Short-term very low calorie diets are safe for teenagers living with moderate to severe obesity when closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, new research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024), has found.
- New study reveals key differences in Parkinson’s disease progression using real-world dataon 18/03/2024 at 2:18 pm
The differences in the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) between real-world and research populations.
- Non-invasive blood test shows 83% sensitivity in detecting colorectal cancer, offering hope for early diagnosison 18/03/2024 at 1:48 pm
The performance of a blood-based testing method that uses cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to screen for colorectal cancer.
- Unlocking quinoa's power: Beyond nutrition to drug developmenton 18/03/2024 at 1:08 pm
Existing data on the bioactive constituents of quinoa and their health benefits.
- Average Middle-Aged American Is Lonelier Than European Peerson 18/03/2024 at 1:00 pm
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than ever, with new research showing they are even more isolated than some of their peers in Europe.That does not bode well for their health."Loneliness is gaining attention globally as a...
- Government watchdog warns of Medicaid oversight gapsby Rebecca Pifer on 18/03/2024 at 12:30 pm
The CMS doesn’t require states to report data on outcomes or care denials, and has made “delayed” progress on plans to analyze the information and make it public, according to the Government Accountability Office.
- Measles Outbreaks Have CDC Tweaking Travel Guidelineson 18/03/2024 at 12:20 pm
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- As millions of Americans prepare to travel abroad this summer and measles outbreaks increase worldwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tightened its guidance on how travelers should handle the...
- Microsoft’s health VP takes on responsible AIby Rebecca Pifer on 18/03/2024 at 12:19 pm
David Rhew talks about Microsoft's new AI governance network and federal regulators’ plan to more actively oversee the technology.
- Biden to Sign Order Expanding Health Research in Womenon 18/03/2024 at 11:58 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order on Monday that will broaden the scope of medical research in women.The order "will direct the most comprehensive set of executive actions ever taken to expand and...
- How Blood Sugar Changes Affect Thinking in Folks With Type 1 Diabeteson 18/03/2024 at 11:56 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- In people with type 1 diabetes, fluctuations in blood sugar levels can affect thinking skills in various ways, new research shows.Researchers looked specifically at what's known as cognitive processing speed (how fast...
- Science Has Created a Cow That Produces Insulin in Its Milkon 18/03/2024 at 11:56 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- There may be an unexpected fix for ongoing shortages of insulin: A brown bovine in Brazil recently made history as the first transgenic cow able to produce human insulin in her milk."Mother Nature designed the mammary...
- Weed Plus Cigarettes Takes Toll on High Schoolers' Gradeson 18/03/2024 at 11:53 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- High school students who use tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades than classmates who use them individually or not at all.That's the conclusion of a study by researchers at UC Davis...
- Women More Prone to Go Into Shock After Car Crashes Than Menon 18/03/2024 at 11:49 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- After a car crash, women are more likely to go into shock than men, even when their injuries are less severe, new research shows."Women are arriving to the trauma bay with signs of shock more often than men, regardless of...
- Household Foods Get Less Healthy as Babies Age Into Toddlerson 18/03/2024 at 11:46 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Over the first few years of a child's life, foods found in a family's fridge and cupboards tends to get less healthy, new research shows.“We found significant changes in several food categories over time," said study...
- Could Biofeedback Help Ease Long COVID?on 18/03/2024 at 11:45 am
MONDAY, March 18, 2024 -- Breathing and relaxation techniques may offer relief to some patients battling Long COVID.In a new, small study of 20 patients, biofeedback therapy relieved both the physical and psychological symptoms of Long COVID,...
- How is climate change influencing the spread of vector-borne diseases?on 18/03/2024 at 11:37 am
The impact of climate change, weather, and other anthropogenic factors on vector-borne illness spread globally.
- Arrayjet’s ArrayPlex platform selected by Immunome for use in its discovery of targeted cancer therapieson 18/03/2024 at 11:08 am
Immunome signs deal to use Arrayjet platform in its in-house screening operations.
- Groundbreaking Test Monitors Radiation Therapy Toxicity in Cancer Patientson 18/03/2024 at 10:20 am
A simple blood test monitors the concentration of circulating cell-free DNA in the bloodstream in real time to track how...
- New Blood Test Cuts Diagnosis Time for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections from Months to Hourson 18/03/2024 at 10:16 am
Researchers have introduced a CRISPR-based testing platform capable of identifying nontuberculous mycobacteria infections using blood samples, providing results in as...
- Healthcare Science in Scotlandby AHCS Administrator on 18/03/2024 at 9:54 am
The post Healthcare Science in Scotland appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- For accelerated healthcare performance, jump into the data lakehouseby Nick Stepro, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Arcadia on 18/03/2024 at 9:00 am
Learn how a data lakehouse optimizes business intelligence and outcomes in healthcare.
- Increase customer satisfaction with accurate person dataon 18/03/2024 at 9:00 am
Why health tech leaders must prioritize Enterprise Master Person Index technology for their products.
- Groundbreaking Test Monitors Radiation Therapy Toxicity in Cancer Patientson 18/03/2024 at 6:20 am
A simple blood test monitors the concentration of circulating cell-free DNA in the bloodstream in real time to track how...
- New Blood Test Cuts Diagnosis Time for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections from Months to Hourson 18/03/2024 at 6:14 am
Researchers have introduced a CRISPR-based testing platform capable of identifying nontuberculous mycobacteria infections using blood samples, providing results in as...
- Promising clinical and immunological efficacy of Bacillus clausii spore probiotics for supportive treatment of persistent diarrhea in childrenon 18/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Integrative genomic analyses identify candidate causal genes for calcific aortic valve stenosis involving tissue-specific regulationon 18/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Analysis and experimental validation of IL-17 pathway and key genes as central roles associated with inflammation in hepatic ischemia–reperfusion injuryon 18/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Disrupting pro-survival and inflammatory pathways with dimethyl fumarate sensitizes chronic lymphocytic leukemia to cell deathon 18/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- DDFC: deep learning approach for deep feature extraction and classification of brain tumors using magnetic resonance imaging in E-healthcare systemon 18/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Impact of COVID-19 national response on primary care utilisation in Singapore: an interrupted time-series analysison 17/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Raman spectroscopy of lymphocytes from patients with the Epstein–Barr virus infectionon 17/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Aerobic training with moderate or high doses of vitamin D improve liver enzymes, LXRα and PGC-1α levels in rats with T2DMon 17/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- How to Check Your Home for Bedbugson 16/03/2024 at 1:03 pm
SATURDAY, March 16, 2024 -- Nothing can spoil a vacation's sweet afterglow more than discovering that some unwelcome hitchhikers have accompanied you home. Bedbugs — tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood — are notorious luggage...
- The safety and efficacy of clevidipine for blood pressure management in neurocritical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysison 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Comparison of the use of internal limiting membrane flaps versus conventional ILM peeling on post-operative anatomical and visual outcomes in large macular holeson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- The porcine islet-derived organoid showed the characteristics as pancreatic ducton 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Advanced brain aging in Parkinson’s disease with cognitive impairmenton 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Novel electrochemical platform based on C3N4-graphene composite for the detection of neuron-specific enolase as a biomarker for lung canceron 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Risk factors for collisions attributed to microsleep-related behaviors while driving in professional truck driverson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Pulpotomy for teeth with irreversible pulpitis in immature permanent teeth: a retrospective case series studyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Pulmonary function as a continuum of risk: critical care utilization and survival after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation - a multicenter cohort studyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Automated diagnosis of plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity using quantification of vessels characteristicson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- High dose cholecalciferol supplementation causing morning blood pressure reduction in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular autonomic neuropathyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Application of droplet digital PCR in minimal residual disease monitoring of rare fusion transcripts and mutations in haematological malignancieson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- The association between variability of risk factors and complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective studyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Tumor-infiltrating immune cells and survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective computational studyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Alexithymia as a mediator of the associations between child maltreatment and internalizing and externalizing behaviors in adolescenceon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Physical activity and sleep changes among children during the COVID-19 pandemicon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Seeking sufficient and appropriate care during the first year after spinal cord injury: a qualitative studyon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Lifestyle and demographic associations with 47 inflammatory and vascular stress biomarkers in 9876 blood donorson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Predictors of health-related quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental conditionson 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Long term results of a prospective multicenter obervational study on the use of anti-human T-lymphocyte immunoglobulin (ATLG) in unrelated donor transplantation (ATOS study)on 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Genomic malaria surveillance of antenatal care users detects reduced transmission following elimination interventions in Mozambiqueon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- State-of-the-art mobile head CT scanner delivers nearly the same image quality as a conventional stationary CT scanneron 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- An aligned framework of actively collected and passively monitored clinical outcome assessments (COAs) for measure selectionon 16/03/2024 at 12:00 am
- Teen Pregnancy Linked to Future Premature Mortalityon 15/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Teen pregnancy is associated with future premature mortality, according to a study published online March 14 in JAMA Network Open. Joel G. Ray, M.D., from the University of Toronto, and colleagues examined the risk of...
- Single Mindfulness + Compassion Session Aids Mental Healthon 15/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A single-session mindfulness and compassion intervention may lead to meaningful reductions in perceived stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression, according to a study published online March 13 in PLOS ONE. Mikael...
- FDA Approves Rezdiffra, First Specific Treatment for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitison 15/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of Rezdiffra (resmetirom) to treat noncirrhotic nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with moderate-to-advanced fibrosis. "Previously, patients with...
- Coping Behaviors Improved Mental Well-Being in Adversity-Exposed Teens During Pandemicon 15/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- In-person schooling and coping behaviors were associated with higher positive affect (PA) during the COVID-19 pandemic among adolescents with high adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; at least four), according to a study...
- Depression Tied to Higher Risk of CVD Events in Both Men and Womenon 15/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- There is a significant association between depression and subsequent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in both men and women, according to a study published online March 12 in JACC: Asia. Keitaro Senoo, M.D., from...
- Novant Health names new CFOby Emily Olsen on 15/03/2024 at 8:31 pm
The appointment will help fill out the North Carolina-based health system’s leadership team after its CFO and COO left last year.
- Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable deviceon 15/03/2024 at 8:10 pm
Bioengineers have invented a thin, flexible device that adheres to the neck and translates the muscle movements of the larynx into audible speech. The device is trained through machine learning to recognize which muscle movements correspond to which words. The self-powered technology could serve as a non-invasive tool for people who have lost the ability to speak due to vocal cord problems.
- Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune systemon 15/03/2024 at 8:10 pm
Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and the bacteria themselves during early development.
- How the brain translates motivation into goal-oriented behavior, according to new studyon 15/03/2024 at 8:08 pm
Hunger can drive a motivational state that leads an animal to a successful pursuit of a goal -- foraging for and finding food. In a highly novel study, researchers describe how two major neuronal subpopulations in a part of the brain's thalamus called the paraventricular nucleus participate in the dynamic regulation of goal pursuits. This research provides insight into the mechanisms by which the brain tracks motivational states to shape instrumental actions.
- Breakthrough could make automated dosing systems universalon 15/03/2024 at 8:03 pm
Automated insulin dosing systems combine low-cost blood-glucose monitors with insulin pumps that use precision dosing to continuously regulate blood-sugar and hold it steady. Synthetic biologists have found a way to piggyback on the technology and make it universally applicable for the precision dosing of virtually any drug.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Tied to Adult Mental Health Outcomeson 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult mental health outcomes remain significant even after controlling for shared genetic and environmental factors, according to a study published online March...
- AAD: Adult Acne Clinic Visits Increase With Exposure to Wildfire-Related Air Pollutionon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Short-term exposure to wildfire-related air pollution is associated with an increase in clinic visits for acne vulgaris among adults, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of...
- AAD: Bimekizumab Response Durable at Four Years for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasison 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Patients with psoriasis treated with bimekizumab rapidly achieve high levels of clinical and health-related quality-of-life responses that are durable at four years, according to research presented at the annual...
- 2,200 Is Minimum Number of Daily Steps Needed to Lower Death, CVD Riskon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Any amount of activity above 2,200 steps per day is associated with lower mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, regardless of sedentary time, according to a study published online March 5 in the British...
- One-Quarter of Pregnant Women Rarely, Never Consume Fishon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- About one-quarter of pregnant women rarely or never consume fish during pregnancy, and few use omega-3 supplements, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Public Health Nutrition. Emily Oken, M.D., M.P.H., from...
- Review IDs Trends in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatments in Childrenon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) and anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR) techniques for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament in skeletally immature patients show promising results, according to a...
- Cell-Free DNA Test Has 83.1 Percent Sensitivity for Detection of CRCon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood-based test has sensitivity of 83.1 percent for detection of colorectal cancer and specificity of 89.6 percent for any advanced neoplasia, according to a study published in the March 14 issue of...
- Neurological Conditions Ranked as Leading Cause of DALYs Globallyon 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Conditions affecting the nervous system were collectively ranked as the leading group cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) in 2021, according to a study published online March 14 in The Lancet Neurology. Jaimie...
- Neighborhood Poverty May Impact Women's Ovarian Reserveson 15/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Living in a neighborhood with greater poverty in adulthood is tied to lower ovarian reserve, according to a study published online March 5 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, from the University of Washington in Seattle, and...
- Melatonin And Sleep Apnea – The Unseen Linkby Vivos on 15/03/2024 at 2:46 pm
Sleep apnea is a tricky condition where your breathing stops and starts as you sleep. Many people don’t even know they have it. Now, let’s talk about melatonin, a natural…
- Inexperienced clinicians pose the largest patient safety risk in 2024: reportby Susanna Vogel on 15/03/2024 at 1:57 pm
Challenges with health technology adoption and reductions in maternal services could also threaten patient safety this year, according to an ECRI study.
- Salesforce’s pitch on healthcare AIby Rebecca Pifer on 15/03/2024 at 12:43 pm
The cloud-based software company announced a number of new AI tools in the lead up to the HIMSS conference. Healthcare is a “huge priority” for Salesforce, said Sean Kennedy, global health strategy lead.
- FDA Approves First Drug for Common, Serious Liver Disease, Rezdiffraon 15/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Millions of Americans whose livers develop scar tissue due to a common disease now have the first approved drug, Rezdiffra, to treat the condition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday. The condition is...
- Teen Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Early Deathon 15/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Teen pregnancy can change the trajectory of one's life, but now a new study suggests it could also shorten that life. Canadian researchers report that women who were pregnant as teenagers were more likely to...
- Eating Healthy Slows 'Aging Clock,' Helping to Shield Your Brain From Dementiaon 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Scientists have long noticed that folks who eat healthy have healthier brains as they age, including lowered odds for dementia. Now, researchers believe they know why: Regimens like the heart-healthy Mediterranean or DASH...
- 'Space Headaches' Can Hit Astronauts, Study Findson 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Astronauts who have never had headaches may develop migraines and other tension-type headaches for the first time when they go into space. A side effect of zero gravity, these headaches start with motion sickness as...
- MRI May Predict Who'll Respond Best to Schizophrenia Treatmenton 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Specialized brain scans may accurately predict whether a psychotic patient will go on to develop treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Dutch researchers report. The scan — called a neuromelanin-sensitive MRI, or NM-MRI...
- Waterborne Parasite That Can Kill Dogs Is Spreading to U.S. Weston 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A parasite that can kill dogs has been found in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through Southern California. Heterobilharzia americana is a flatworm usually referred as liver fluke. It has never been reported...
- Pooch Power: 'Relax' Brainwaves Begin When Folks Play With Dogson 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Playing fetch or grooming Fido isn't just good for your precious pooch — it also benefits your brain. Such interactions appear to strengthen brain waves associated with rest and relaxation, South Korean researchers...
- Living in Poor Neighborhoods Ups Risks for Dementia, Early Agingon 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Doctors looking to help their patients head off dementia may want to ask for their address. An international team of researchers has linked accelerated brain aging and a higher risk of thinking declines to living in a...
- Uncooked Morel Mushrooms Proved Fatal for Montana Dinerson 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- A salmon-and-mushroom sushi roll proved deadly for two restaurant patrons in Montana last year, and experts are sounding the alarm on the dangers of undercooked morel mushrooms. A total of 51 patrons at an unnamed...
- Step Away From the 'Go Barefoot Everywhere' TikTok Trend, Experts Sayon 15/03/2024 at 11:03 am
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 -- Attention, America: ignore the "experts" on TikTok and put your shoes on. Barefootin' is risky business, according to Dr. Sari Priesand, a foot specialist at Michigan Medicine-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. "Keep...
- New Tuberculosis Test to Expand Testing Access in Low- and Middle-Income Countrieson 15/03/2024 at 10:52 am
A new test allows testing for tuberculosis (TB) treatment monitoring to be done outside of a BSL-3 laboratory, potentially making...
- Blood Test Shows 83% Accuracy for Detecting Colorectal Canceron 15/03/2024 at 10:52 am
A new study has found that a blood test can accurately detect colorectal cancer in 83% of individuals confirmed to...
- Study of long-term student engagement challenges 'one great teacher' narrative of educationon 15/03/2024 at 12:07 am
A positive relationship with a teacher at an early age may help children to feel more engaged with school, but not necessarily in the long term, new research shows. A new study of more than 3,600 young people in Australia shows that their 'school engagement' -- their interest in school and willingness to learn -- fluctuates between ages eight and 15, especially during the transition between primary and secondary education.
- Mayo Clinic launches digital health product pipelineby Rebecca Pifer on 14/03/2024 at 10:09 pm
The program aims to alleviate the cost and difficulty digital health companies face in selling to hospitals, while making it easier for hospitals to find and integrate useful tools.
- Therapy using intense light and chronological time can benefit hearton 14/03/2024 at 9:14 pm
Managing circadian rhythms through intense light and chronologically timed therapy can help prevent or treat a variety of circulatory system conditions including heart disease, according to a new study.
- Infections from these bacteria are on the rise: New blood test cuts diagnosis time from months to hourson 14/03/2024 at 9:14 pm
Researchers have designed a platform to perform blood-based diagnoses of nontuberculosis mycobacteria, simplifying and shortening a long-complicated procedure from 6 months to 2 hours. Rapid, accurate diagnosis has never been more important as cases of NTM infections have continued to increase annually, spreading from subtropical regions to more temperate zones in part due to global climate change.
- Black Men Face Highest Incidence of Prostate Cancer in the U.K.on 14/03/2024 at 9:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Among primary care patients in the United Kingdom, the incidence of prostate cancer with an elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) result is higher among Black men than White or Asian men, according to a study published...
- High Rate of PrEP Discontinuation Seen for Sexual Gender-Minority Peopleon 14/03/2024 at 9:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Among sexual and gender-minority people who initiate preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, the annual rate of discontinuation is between 35 and 40 percent, according to a study published in the March issue of Health...
- One Hundred Seventeen Cases of MIS-C Identified During 2023on 14/03/2024 at 9:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- In 2023, 117 cases of multisystem inflammation syndrome in children (MIS-C) were reported, with 26 percent of patients having onset during August to October, according to research published in the March 14 issue of the...
- Rheumatology Workforce Increased 20 Percent From 2009 to 2019on 14/03/2024 at 9:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- The overall number of clinically active rheumatology providers grew more than 20 percent during the last decade, according to a study published online Feb. 25 in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Melissa L. Mannion,...
- HHS opens investigation into Change Healthcare cyberattackby Emily Olsen on 14/03/2024 at 8:31 pm
The Office for Civil Rights will focus on whether protected health information was breached and if UnitedHealth complied with privacy and security requirements.
- A pioneering way to target the culprit behind a deadly liver canceron 14/03/2024 at 6:53 pm
Researchers have translated a cutting-edge tactic for treating genetic disorders into a fresh approach for potentially stymying cancer.
- FRYL gene variants linked to a new neurological disorderon 14/03/2024 at 6:53 pm
A recent study links the FRYL gene to a new neurodevelopmental disorder in humans. They used fruit flies to establish that the loss of a functional copy of the FRY-like transcription coactivator (FRYL) gene is the underlying cause of this new disorder in fourteen individuals.
- Vac to the futureon 14/03/2024 at 6:53 pm
Scientists recently published the results of a competition that put researchers to the test. For the competition, part of the NIH-funded Computational Models of Immunity network, teams of researchers from different institutions offered up their best predictions regarding B. pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination.
- Age and sex associated with patient's likelihood of antimicrobial resistanceon 14/03/2024 at 6:53 pm
A person's age, sex and location are correlated with the chance that they have a bloodstream infection that is resistant to antibiotics, according to a new study.
- How fear unfolds inside our brainson 14/03/2024 at 6:53 pm
The stress-induced mechanisms that cause our brain to produce feelings of fear in the absence of threats -- such as in PTSD -- have been mostly a mystery. Now, neurobiologists have identified the changes in brain biochemistry and mapped the neural circuitry that cause generalized fear experiences.
- How home food availability affects young children's nutrient intakeon 14/03/2024 at 4:22 pm
Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary choices. A new study looks at changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for children from 2 to 4 years old.
- Information overload is a personal and societal dangeron 14/03/2024 at 4:22 pm
We are all aware of the dangers of pollution to our air, water, and earth. In a recently published letter, scientists are advocating for the recognition and mitigation of another type of environmental pollution that poses equivalent personal and societal dangers: information overload.
- Protein discovery sparks treatment hope for aggressive canceron 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Researchers have shown that targeting a gene regulated by two cancer-fuelling proteins can kill cancerous cells and halt their growth in laboratory models of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
- Dolphin-kick swimming maximizes water-flow utilization with increasing speedon 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Researchers investigated the propulsion mechanism by visualizing water flow around a swimmer during underwater dolphin-kick swimming in a water channel via particle image velocimetry. Their findings revealed that swimmers can utilize water flow and vortexes more effectively as their speed increases.
- Small amounts of licorice raise blood pressure, study findson 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
It is known that large amounts of licorice cause high blood pressure. A new study now shows that even small amounts of licorice raise blood pressure. The individuals who react most strongly also show signs of strain on the heart.
- Common viruses trigger most cases of intussusception in childrenon 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.
- A healthier diet is linked with a slower pace of aging, reduced dementia risk, study showson 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
A healthier diet is associated with a reduced dementia risk and slower pace of aging, according to a new study. The findings show that a diet-dementia association was at least partially facilitated by multi-system processes of aging. Until now, the biological mechanism of this protection was not well understood.
- Advanced army robots more likely to be blamed for deathson 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Advanced killer robots are more likely to blamed for civilian deaths than military machines, new research has revealed. The study shows that high-tech bots will be held more responsible for fatalities in identical incidents.
- Alzheimer's drug fermented with help from AI and bacteria moves closer to realityon 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Researchers combined artificial intelligence and chemical biosensors to ferment the precursor of an Alzheimer's drug in bacteria.
- New bioengineered protein design shows promise in fighting COVID-19on 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
A recent scientific breakthrough has emerged from the work of researchers aiming to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. The study focuses on the design and development of a novel protein capable of binding to the spike proteins found on the surface of the coronavirus. The goal behind this innovative approach is twofold: first, to identify and recognize the virus for diagnostic purposes, and second, to hinder its ability to infect human cells.
- Sleep-wake rhythm: Fish change our understanding of sleep regulationon 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
Researchers have discovered that some fish -- unlike humans -- do not need orexin to stay awake. This molecule was thought to be necessary for normal wake and sleep rhythms in vertebrates. Humans without orexin suffer from narcolepsy.
- New discovery reveals how the egg controls sperm entryon 14/03/2024 at 4:21 pm
After the egg has been fertilized by a sperm, the surrounding egg coat tightens, mechanically preventing the entry of additional sperm and the ensuing death of the embryo, a new study finds. The work also explains how mutations in egg coat proteins can cause female infertility and may eventually lead to new contraceptive methods.
- Even cells know the importance of recyclingon 14/03/2024 at 4:20 pm
Researchers uncovered the mechanistic details behind how several proteins interact to help cells recognize and remove damaged mitochondria. Optineurin (OPTN) and its interactions are needed to provide a contact site for another protein, Tank-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), during this process. The OPTN-TBK1 relationship is necessary for these mitochondria to be recognized and eliminated from the cell. This mechanism may have relevance for developing drugs to treat Parkinson's disease.
- Initial SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations prime immune cells to respond to subsequent variantson 14/03/2024 at 4:20 pm
Antibody responses to new SARS-CoV-2 variant infections and vaccinations are powerfully shaped by prior exposures to earlier SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, according to a new study.
- New simpler and cost-effective forensics test helps identify touch DNAon 14/03/2024 at 4:20 pm
Research has found a less expensive and easier to use test to learn more about forensic touch DNA. This research has important implications for forensic investigations and being able to identify DNA from a primary contact -- someone who may have committed the crime -- as well as secondary DNA that was inadvertently and indirectly transferred through touch.
- Lonely 12 year-olds less likely to gain employment in adulthoodon 14/03/2024 at 4:15 pm
New research has found that there is a direct socioeconomic impact of loneliness in early adolescence. The research found that lonely young adults are more likely to be out of education, employment, or training (NEET) and consider themselves less employable and lower on the economic ladder than their less lonely peers.
- Chronic School Absenteeism 5.8 Percent for 5- to 17-Year-Olds in 2022on 14/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- In 2022, 5.8 percent of children ages 5 to 17 years experienced chronic school absenteeism for health-related reasons, according to a March data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics. Lindsey I....
- Multitarget Stool DNA Test Has Higher Sensitivity for CRC Than FITon 14/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- A next-generation multitarget stool DNA test has higher sensitivity for colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous lesions than fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), according to a study published in the March 14 issue of...
- Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Safe, Effective at Preventing HIV During Pregnancyon 14/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Adverse pregnancy outcomes related to use of the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) or daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) during the second trimester are uncommon, according to a study presented...
- Reduced Levels of CSF β-Amyloid Seen in Veterans With Blast-Related mTBIon 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Middle-aged veterans with blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) have reduced levels of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) β-amyloid (Aβ), according to a study published online March 13 in Neurology. Ge Li,...
- CAC Score Predicts MACE in Patients With Stable Chest Painon 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- For people with stable chest pain referred for invasive coronary angiography (ICA), the risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) is low among those with a low coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, according to a...
- Poison Center Calls for 'Magic Mushrooms' Spiked Starting in 2019on 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or “magic mushrooms,” among adolescents and young adults rose sharply starting in 2019, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in the Journal of...
- Spring Daylight Savings Transition Tied to Increase in Cardiovascular Eventson 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Spring daylight saving time (DST) transitions may be associated with a minor increase in adverse cardiovascular event rates, according to a study published online in the February issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings:...
- Widening of Disparities in Pollution-Attributed Health Burden Observedon 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- There has been a widening of racial and ethnic relative disparities in the pollution-attributable health burden within the United States, according to a study published online March 6 in Environmental Health...
- Infant Respiratory Tract Disease Risk Lower With Maternal RSV Vaccineon 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Pregnant women receiving the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prefusion F protein-based maternal vaccine (RSVPreF3-Mat) have offspring with lower risks for any and severe medically assessed RSV-associated lower...
- Low Emergency Nurse Staffing Tied to Adverse Eventson 14/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Lower levels of nurse staffing in the emergency department are associated with adverse events, according to a review published online Feb. 1 in the International Journal of Nursing Studies. Jonathan Drennan, Ph.D.,...
- Is There Any Connection Between Deviated Septum and Sleep Apnea?by Vivos on 14/03/2024 at 2:16 pm
Have you ever woken up feeling tired, even after a long night’s sleep? Or maybe someone told you that you snore loudly? These could be signs of sleep apnea, a…
- New Immune-Focused Therapy, CAR T Cell Therapy, Shrinks Aggressive Brain Tumorson 14/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Delivering dual-targeted, immune-focused CAR T cancer therapy via a patient's spinal fluid quickly shrank deadly brain tumors, researchers report. CAR T therapy harnesses the power of the patient's immune system T-cells,...
- HHS Opens Investigation into United Health Cyberattackon 14/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Following a cyberattack on one of the nation's largest health insurers that's thrown health care payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
- What's Your 'Sleep Type'? Research Reveals 4 Key Patternson 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 — Do you struggle to sleep during the week and play catch up on the weekend? Do you toss and turn all night long and start the day in a fog? Are you a napper? Or are you among the lucky folks who have no...
- Could War Zone Blasts Raise Veterans' Odds for Alzheimer's?on 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Combat veterans who suffered traumatic brain injuries due to explosive blasts may have markers in their spinal fluid similar to those of Alzheimer's disease, new research finds. "Previous research has shown that moderate...
- Researchers Find Gene That May Shield Men From Severe COVID-19on 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- It only appears to work until age 74, but a new study has identified a gene variant that protects men from from severe illness and death when COVID lands them in the hospital. The protective gene appears to help tamp...
- Actress Olivia Munn Is Battling Breast Canceron 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Actress and "X-Men" star Olivia Munn announced Wednesday that she has been fighting breast cancer. Posting on her Instagram account, beside a photo of herself in a hospital bed, Munn wrote, “I was diagnosed...
- There Are Multiple Child Asthma Triggers in Dirty Airon 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- There's a toxic stew of chemicals in polluted air that can all trigger asthma attacks in kids, new research shows. Also, where a child lives -- for example, near factories or highways -- greatly influences how much...
- Zepbound Helps Obese People Shed Pounds, Regardless of Starting Weighton 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- The blockbuster weight-loss medication Zepbound (tirzepatide) appears to help folks quickly shed pounds regardless of how overweight they are, or how long they've lived being overweight or obese. Those are the findings...
- Race, Ethnicity Plays Role in Liver Transplant Survivalon 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- Researchers hope findings from a new study of liver transplant patients will lead to improved interventions for those from racial and ethnic minority groups. The study — led by researchers at UT Southwestern...
- Colon Cancer Blood Test 83% Accurate in Spotting Tumorson 14/03/2024 at 11:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- An experimental blood test accurately detected colon cancer in more than 8 in 10 people confirmed to have the disease, researchers report. The test — which could be an option for people who want to avoid...
- Rapid Test Diagnoses Tropical Disease within Hours for Faster Antibiotics Treatmenton 14/03/2024 at 10:17 am
A rapid diagnostic test that is capable of identifying melioidosis within hours and significantly quicker than traditional methods could enable...
- POC Biomedical Test Spins Water Droplet Using Sound Waves for Cancer Detectionon 14/03/2024 at 10:11 am
A new diagnostic technique that employs sound waves to spin a single water droplet facilitates the separation of tiny biological...
- POC Biomedical Test Spins Water Droplet Using Sound Waves for Cancer Detectionon 14/03/2024 at 10:11 am
A new diagnostic technique that employs sound waves to spin a single water droplet facilitates the separation of tiny biological...
- Taking 'Study Drugs' Like Adderall Could Be Gateway to More Drug Abuseon 14/03/2024 at 10:03 am
THURSDAY, March 14, 2024 -- College students who use drugs like Adderall to help them focus on their studies may be setting themselves up for trouble. Researchers asked 700 undergraduates across the United States about drugs commonly used by...
- Rapid Test Diagnoses Tropical Disease within Hours for Faster Antibiotics Treatmenton 14/03/2024 at 5:25 am
A rapid diagnostic test that is capable of identifying melioidosis within hours and significantly quicker than traditional methods could enable...
- Blast-related concussions linked to higher Alzheimer's riskon 14/03/2024 at 1:02 am
U.S. veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who suffered mild traumatic brain injury from exposure to explosive blasts were found to have changes in cerebrospinal fluid proteins that are typically seen in people who develop Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers.
- Lives could be saved from tropical disease with new rapid teston 14/03/2024 at 1:02 am
A new test diagnoses patients with melioidosis within hours, rather than days, meaning they can receive the correct antibiotics faster.
- Revolutionary chronic wound treatment could help millionson 14/03/2024 at 1:02 am
An effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics, but an ionised gas to activate a wound dressing, has been developed by a team of international scientists.
- 'Junk DNA' no more: New method to identify cancers from repeat elements of genetic codeon 13/03/2024 at 10:51 pm
Repeats of DNA sequences, often referred to as 'junk DNA' or 'dark matter,' that are found in chromosomes and could contribute to cancer or other diseases have been challenging to identify and characterize. Now, researchers have developed a novel approach that uses machine learning to identify these elements in cancerous tissue, as well as in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) -- fragments that are shed from tumors and float in the bloodstream. This new method could provide a noninvasive means of detecting cancers or monitoring response to therapy.
- Tryptophan in diet, gut bacteria protect against E. coli infectionon 13/03/2024 at 10:50 pm
Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathogenic E. coli, which can cause severe stomach upset, cramps, fever, intestinal bleeding and renal failure.
- Do astronauts experience 'space headaches'?on 13/03/2024 at 10:50 pm
Space travel and zero gravity can take a toll on the body. A new study has found that astronauts with no prior history of headaches may experience migraine and tension-type headaches during long-haul space flight, which includes more than 10 days in space.
- Water droplet spun by sound screens for colon canceron 13/03/2024 at 10:50 pm
Mechanical engineers have devised a diagnostic platform that uses sound waves to spin an individual drop of water up to 6000 revolutions per minute. These speeds separate tiny biological particles within samples placed in a very light disc sitting on top of the spinning drop. The technique could allow new point-of-care applications ranging from precision bioassays to cancer diagnosis. The technique requires less time and sample volume while inflicting less damage to delicate exosomes.
- Poor sleep linked to migraine attackson 13/03/2024 at 10:50 pm
A new study has identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.
- Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentrationon 13/03/2024 at 10:50 pm
Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to a new study.
- Many U.S. Seniors Do Not Intend to Vaccinate Against RSVon 13/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Many U.S. seniors do not intend to vaccinate against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the 2023 to 2024 season, according to a study published online Jan. 19 in Health Affairs Scholar. Simon F. Haeder, Ph.D., from...
- Disease Knowledge Limited Among Individuals With Type 2 Diabeteson 13/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- There is considerable room for improvement of disease knowledge among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online March 7 in Frontiers in Public Health. Pedro L. Ferreira, Ph.D., from...
- Annual Indirect Economic Burden of Sickle Cell Disease Over $2 Millionon 13/03/2024 at 10:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are more likely to report employment loss, and caregivers of children with SCD report more missed days of work, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in Blood...
- Study shows important role gut microbes play in airway health in persons with cystic fibrosison 13/03/2024 at 5:56 pm
Findings from a new study reflect the important role that the gut microbiome (communities of bacteria) plays in the airway health of persons with cystic fibrosis.
- Innovative approaches for addressing difficult topics in K-12 schoolson 13/03/2024 at 5:56 pm
Three peer-reviewed journals have recently published research papers by Penn State's Hammel Family Human Rights Initiative. The papers illustrate how the initiative's programs help K-12 educators address difficult issues such as racism.
- New findings on the prevention of heart attacks and strokeson 13/03/2024 at 5:56 pm
Blockage of arterial blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis is largely responsible for heart attacks and strokes, which are the most common causes of death worldwide. The complex mechanisms that lead to pathological changes in the arteries are not yet fully understood. An international research team has now made important progress in understanding this disease and identified potential new approaches for early detection and therapy.
- Good news: The US maternal death rate is stable, not sky rocketing, as reportedon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
A new study challenges the prevailing view on the maternal death rate in the United States. The findings show that the rates of maternal death were stable between 1999-2002 and 2018-2021, instead of the dramatic upward trends previously reported. Additionally, the study indicates that direct obstetric causes of death declined over the last 20 years.
- Researchers identify brain connections associated with ADHD in youthon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Researchers have discovered that symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are tied to atypical interactions between the brain's frontal cortex and information processing centers deep in the brain. The researchers examined more than 10,000 functional brain images of youth with ADHD.
- Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills requiredon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to a researcher who says that using self-guided digital behavioral therapy is an alternative solution that should be considered.
- Genetic condition haemochromatosis linked to higher levels of disease in older peopleon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
A largescale new study has found that some people whose genetics are linked to the common iron overload condition haemochromatosis have substantially greater levels of liver, musculoskeletal and brain disease than previously reported, especially at older ages.
- Artificial intelligence detects heart defects in newbornson 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Researchers from ETH Zurich and KUNO Klinik St. Hedwig in Regensburg have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in newborns. Researchers from ETH Zurich and KUNO Klinik St. Hedwig in Regensburg have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in newborns.
- Integrity of blood-brain barrier depends on protein that is altered in some neurodegenerative diseaseson 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Defects in the blood vessel network of the central nervous system have been linked to early symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is this complex vascular network that provides the necessary nutrients -- especially glucose and oxygen -- to activate all neuronal functions. A new study reveals that the TDP-43 protein is essential for forming a stable and mature blood vessel network in the central nervous system.
- Steroid drugs used for HRT can combat E. coli and MRSAon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Researchers have combined computational and microbiology laboratory approaches to identify existing drugs that can be repurposed to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. This research has revealed that a class of steroid drugs currently used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can also stop the growth of antibiotic-resistant E. coli and effectively kill MRSA.
- 'Dual-Target' cell therapy appears to shrink brain tumors, research findson 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Targeting two brain tumor-associated proteins -- rather than one -- with CAR T cell therapy shows promise as a strategy for reducing solid tumor growth in patients with recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to early results from a clinical trial.
- Multiple air pollutants linked to asthma symptoms in childrenon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests. The study showed that 25 different combinations of air pollutants were associated with asthma symptoms among 269 elementary school children diagnosed with asthma.
- New computational strategy boosts the ability of drug designers to target proteins inside the membraneon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Hitting targets embedded within the cell membrane has long been difficult for drug developers due to the membrane's challenging biochemical properties. Now, chemists have demonstrated new custom-designed proteins that can efficiently reach these 'intramembrane' targets.
- Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among menon 13/03/2024 at 5:55 pm
Participation in recreational activities -- including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking and hunting -- may be associated with an increase in a person's risk for developing ALS. Researchers found that golf was associated with three times greater risk for developing ALS among men. Participation in gardening or yard work, as well as woodworking and hunting, was also linked with a heightened risk for men.
- New study reveals unintended ethical faultline in team-based reward systemson 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Employers who have introduced team-based rewards systems to foster creativity, collaboration, productivity and sales may want to look again at a system that new research shows can create an unintended, insidious side-effect. Compared to employees who are individually rewarded, workers in team-based reward systems are more likely to remain silent when they observe a fellow team member engaging in unethical behaviour, according to a new study.
- New understanding of the gut immune system may hold promise for Crohn's disease patientson 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Scientists uncovered an overlooked mechanism in the gut immune system of patients suffering from severe cases of Crohn's disease. The discovery may help define how to treat patients with severe Crohn's disease.
- Federal housing programs protect residents from lead exposureon 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Americans already living in housing supported by federal housing assistance programs have significantly lower blood lead levels than counterparts who would later join these programs, according to new research.
- Curbing coal-burning emissions translates to health gains for childrenon 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Research finds a nearly 40% decline in the annual average concentration of respirable particulate matter (PM2.5) in Krakow, Poland, between 2010 and 2019 following the implementation of clean air policies. Air quality improvements translated to substantial benefits for children's outcomes, including fewer cases of asthma and better birth outcomes.
- Middle-age obesity is caused by changes in the shape of neurons in the brainon 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Researchers discovered a mechanism behind middle-age obesity in rat brains. They believe that a similar mechanism exists in humans as well. This discovery may lead to improvements in preventing obesity and metabolic syndrome.
- It's in the blood: Donor diets can trigger allergic reactions in blood recipients, study findson 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Allergic transfusion reactions (ATRs), a potentially life-threatening side effect of blood transfusions with unclear mechanisms, may be linked to food allergies in pediatric patients as per a recent study by scientists from Japan. They found that ATRs may be triggered by the presence of allergens in the donor's blood, influenced by their pre-donation diet. These findings could pave the way for safer blood transfusions through the development of preventive measures and countermeasures for ATRs.
- Study tracks shifts in student mental health during collegeon 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Dartmouth researchers tracked more than 200 undergraduates for all four years of college to capture the most in-depth data yet on how students' self-esteem and mental health fluctuates during their years in academia. The researchers identify key populations and stressors they say administrators could target to improve student well-being. The study -- conducted from 2017 to 2022 -- also provides among the first real-time accounts of how the coronavirus pandemic affected students and resulted in long-lasting behavioral changes that persisted even as the pandemic diminished.
- RNA-based therapy shows promise against aggressive childhood brain tumors in miceon 13/03/2024 at 5:54 pm
Targeting a non-encoding stretch of RNA may help shrink tumors caused by an aggressive type of brain cancer in children, according to new research in mice.
- Milk to the rescue for diabetics? Cow produces human insulin in milkon 13/03/2024 at 5:53 pm
An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk. The advancement could herald a new era in insulin production, one day eliminating drug scarcity and high costs for people living with diabetes.
- Female Whales Undergo Menopause, and Scientists Now Know Whyon 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2024 -- Why humans, five whale species and some chimpanzees are the only known mammals to go through menopause has long been a mystery. Now, researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. think they've found the answer:...
- Using Tap Water for Your Nasal Rinse? Beware Amoeba Dangerson 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Folks with sinus issues often turn to neti pots or "nasal rinsing" to help clear their clogged passages. Unfortunately, too many don't follow standard advice to avoid using tap water, and that's leading to sometimes...
- Risk for A-Fib Increased With Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened and Diet Beverageson 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Consumption of >2 L/week of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) or artificially sweetened beverages (ASB) is associated with an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online March 5 in...
- Maternal Deaths Overestimated With Reliance on Pregnancy Checkboxon 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Lower, stable maternal mortality rates are seen on identification of maternal deaths by requiring mention of pregnancy among multiple causes of death, according to a study published online March 12 in the American...
- Childhood Cancer Survivors Have High Risk for Mortality After Cardiovascular Eventson 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Childhood cancer survivors have a high risk for mortality after major cardiovascular events, according to a study published in the Feb. 27 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Wendy Bottinor,...
- Apple Cider Vinegar Beneficial for Overweight, Obese Individualson 13/03/2024 at 4:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- For overweight and obese individuals, apple cider vinegar (ACV) consumption is associated with a significant reduction in anthropometric variables, as well as improvement in blood glucose triglyceride and cholesterol...
- Is Sleep Apnea Genetic?by Vivos on 13/03/2024 at 3:13 pm
Have you ever wondered, “Is sleep apnea genetic?” Maybe your dad snores loudly and stops breathing for a bit when he sleeps, and now you’re doing the same. You’re not…
- COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk for Postinfection Outcomeson 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- COVID-19 vaccination is associated with a reduced risk for post-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection cardiac and thromboembolic outcomes, according to a study published online March 12...
- Risk for Rapid Progression Explored in Patients With CKD Stage G3on 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Individuals with incident chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage G3 have a 14.6 percent three-year risk for rapid progression, according to a study recently published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. Anne H.S....
- Study Questions 'Rising' Level of U.S. Maternal Deathson 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- For years, U.S. health officials have been sounding the alarm over a steady rise in pregnancy-related deaths among American women, with numbers that appeared to far outstrip those of other wealthy nations. However, the...
- Elevated BMI Increases Risk for Complications in Autologous Breast Reconstructionon 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- For patients undergoing abdominally based autologous free-flap breast reconstruction, the rates of breast and abdominal complications increase with increasing body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in the...
- Children Can Remain HIV-Free After Pause in Antiretroviral Therapyon 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Very early treatment of in utero HIV-1 can result in antiretroviral therapy (ART)-free remission for ≥48 weeks, according to a study presented at the annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections,...
- Black Americans Undergo Carpal Tunnel Surgery Less Often Than Whiteson 13/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- African Americans undergo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at a lower rate than their White counterparts, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Rachel C. Hooper,...
- Biden Administration Calls for Greater Access to Overdose Antidoteon 13/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- The White House on Wednesday launched a nationwide call for more training and better access to the lifesaving opioid overdose drug naloxone. Called the Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose, the initiative urges...
- Cyberattack Leaves Health Care Providers Reeling Weeks Lateron 13/03/2024 at 12:03 pm
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Following a cyberattack on the largest health insurer in the United States last month, health care providers continue to scramble as insurance payments and prescription orders continue to be disrupted and physicians lose...
- Precautions Needed When Folks Taking Ozempic, Wegovy Undergo Anesthesiaon 13/03/2024 at 11:03 am
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 — Nurses who specialize in anesthesia have issued new guidelines to reduce the risk that patients taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy throw up during surgery. "These medications have exploded in...
- Cosmetic Surgery Leaves 1 in 8 Patients With Chronic Post-Op Painon 13/03/2024 at 11:03 am
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Norwegians are increasingly asking surgeons for a nip, tuck or implant, and many — especially men — have pain that lingers long after their procedure, a new survey shows. Researchers asked 1,746 adults in...
- Weight-Loss Surgery Could Be Lifesaver for Folks Needing New Kidneyson 13/03/2024 at 11:03 am
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- Weight-loss surgery may help patients struggling with obesity and kidney failure become eligible for a lifesaving transplant, researchers report. Obesity is a key reason why some kidney patients are turned down for a...
- 1 in 6 Gun Deaths for Women Occur In or Around Pregnancyon 13/03/2024 at 11:03 am
WEDNESDAY, March 13, 2024 -- A woman's risk of intentional death by firearm rises during and shortly after pregnancy, new research shows. About 1 in 6 intentional firearm-related deaths in women of childbearing age occurred during pregnancy or...
- Beckman Coulter and Fujirebio Expand Partnership on Neurodegenerative Disease Diagnosticson 13/03/2024 at 9:48 am
Beckman Coulter and Fujirebio Diagnostics have expanded their partnership focused on developing, manufacturing, and clinically adopting neurodegenerative disease assays.
- Blood Test Could Predict Young Adults Who Might Go On To Develop Diseases of Agingon 13/03/2024 at 9:37 am
Newly identified blood markers that are indicative of healthy aging or accelerated aging processes could pave the way for a...
- Basit Abdul reflects on the importance of the HCS Workforce and the ongoing HCS EDI Programmeby AHCS Administrator on 12/03/2024 at 5:13 pm
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- PSA publishes: ‘Making care safer for all: a manifesto for change’by AHCS Administrator on 12/03/2024 at 4:47 pm
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- Silent Sleep Saboteur: Understanding Sleep Apnea Without Snoringby Vivos on 12/03/2024 at 11:11 am
Sleep apnea is a tricky sleep problem. Many people think it always comes with loud snoring. But guess what? Sometimes, it doesn’t make a sound. This is called “silent sleep…
- AI Outperforms Expert Pathologists in Predicting Lung Cancer Spreadon 12/03/2024 at 10:10 am
Researchers have found that AI could be a promising tool in aiding physicians with critical decisions such as predicting which...
- Rapid Molecular Testing Enables Faster, More Targeted Antibiotic Treatment for Pneumoniaon 12/03/2024 at 10:09 am
A randomized controlled trial has demonstrated that utilizing rapid molecular testing in emergency departments can lead to more accurately targeted...
- Par Pharmaceutical Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Treprostinil Injection Due to Potential for Silicone Particulateson 12/03/2024 at 9:15 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy March 12, 2024 – DUBLIN, Ireland – Endo International plc announced today that one of its operating companies, Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Par), is voluntarily recalling one lot of...
- Can Caffeine Cause Sleep Apnea?by Vivos on 11/03/2024 at 3:48 pm
Can caffeine cause sleep apnea? This question can pop up in your mind as you sip your morning coffee or energy drink. We all know caffeine helps to keep us…
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatments To Inspireby Vivos on 08/03/2024 at 3:03 pm
Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA can always make you feel tired, but don’t worry; there are many alternative obstructive sleep apnea treatments to inspire you to sleep better! In this…
- How Do I Get Into Dental Sleep Medicine?by Vivos on 08/03/2024 at 1:25 pm
Dental sleep medicine, or DSM, is a special area where dentists help people sleep better. It’s really important because it treats sleep problems like snoring and sleep apnea, especially when…
- Treatments For Severe Sleep Apneaby Vivos on 08/03/2024 at 1:17 pm
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder. Here breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Severe sleep apnea poses serious health risks. Untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and…
- First Ever Prototype Applies AI to Colorectal Diagnosison 08/03/2024 at 9:33 am
Researchers have developed a pioneering prototype that employs artificial intelligence for colorectal diagnosis and also created the most extensive digital...
- Rapid AST Platform Provides Targeted Therapeutic Results Days Faster Than Current Standard of Careon 08/03/2024 at 9:31 am
A rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing system can provide targeted therapeutic results days faster than the current standard of care.
- Sleep Apnea And Sleep Paralysis – Can One Cause Another?by Vivos on 07/03/2024 at 4:42 pm
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious world of sleep? 2 fascinating sleep experiences are sleep apnea and sleep paralysis. Although they sound a bit scary, they’re really interesting to…
- Novel Test Identifies Aggressive Ovarian Cancers Earlyon 07/03/2024 at 9:42 am
A new algorithm can identify serous tubal intraepithelial carcinomas before they can progress to ovarian high-grade serous carcinoma which is...
- Sleep Apnea And Night Sweats – Are They Related?by Vivos on 06/03/2024 at 1:59 pm
Are you tired of waking up in the middle of the night feeling hot and sweaty? You’re not alone if you’re struggling with sleep apnea and night sweats. Many people…
- Highly Reliable Cell-Based Assay Enables Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Diseaseson 04/03/2024 at 9:04 am
A new method developed for measuring cortisol levels directly from a blood sample marks a significant advancement in the diagnosis...
- Highly Reliable Cell-Based Assay Enables Accurate Diagnosis of Endocrine Diseaseson 04/03/2024 at 9:04 am
A new method developed for measuring cortisol levels directly from a blood sample marks a significant advancement in the diagnosis...
- New Blood Testing Method Detects Potent Opioids in Under Three Minuteson 26/02/2024 at 9:30 am
A new blood testing method that is capable of detecting powerful opioids, including fentanyl, more rapidly than traditional methods, can...
- New Blood Testing Method Detects Potent Opioids in Under Three Minuteson 26/02/2024 at 9:30 am
A new blood testing method that is capable of detecting powerful opioids, including fentanyl, more rapidly than traditional methods, can...
- State-Of-The Art Techniques to Investigate Immune Response in Deadly Strep A Infectionson 23/02/2024 at 10:29 am
An international collaboration of scientists has established a comprehensive network to investigate the bacterial causes of sepsis and heart damage...
- Novel Immunoassays Enable Early Diagnosis of Antiphospholipid Syndromeon 22/02/2024 at 9:30 am
A new pair of reagents can enable early diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune disorder that typically presents as venous...
- Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Eye Ointment Products Due to Potential Lack of Sterilityon 22/02/2024 at 8:55 am
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy, Ophthalmology 22 February, 2024 – Thane, Maharashtra, India, Brassica Pharma Pvt. Ltd. is voluntarily recalling Eye Ointment products listed in the table below with expiration date ranging...
- New Analysis Method Detects Pathogens in Blood Faster and More Accurately by Melting DNAon 22/02/2024 at 4:21 am
A new analysis technique offers quicker and more precise pathogen detection in blood samples compared to traditional blood cultures, which...
- Wireless Hepatitis B Test Kit Completes Screening and Data Collection in One Stepon 20/02/2024 at 10:21 am
To overcome the problem of inadequate access to screening for Hepatitis B, researchers have developed a wireless, point-of-care test for...
- Wireless Hepatitis B Test Kit Completes Screening and Data Collection in One Stepon 20/02/2024 at 10:21 am
To overcome the problem of inadequate access to screening for Hepatitis B, researchers have developed a wireless, point-of-care test for...
- Pain-Free, Low-Cost, Sensitive, Radiation-Free Device Detects Breast Cancer in Urineon 20/02/2024 at 10:19 am
A pain-free, low-cost, sensitive, radiation-free device that can detect breast cancer in urine with a sensitivity of 88.33% could bring...
- Pain-Free, Low-Cost, Sensitive, Radiation-Free Device Detects Breast Cancer in Urineon 20/02/2024 at 10:19 am
A pain-free, low-cost, sensitive, radiation-free device that can detect breast cancer in urine with a sensitivity of 88.33% could bring...
- Nordic Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid Due to Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3on 17/02/2024 at 6:09 pm
Audience: Consumers Watsonville, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2024) – Nordic Naturals is voluntarily recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid, 0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL), 400 IU (10mcg) D3. This recall is being conducted due to a...
- New Protein Biomarker to Help Develop Blood-Based Tests for Aggressive Neuroendocrine Carcinomason 16/02/2024 at 4:17 am
Researchers have identified a protein found in aggressive neuroendocrine carcinomas and neuroblastoma as a potential molecular biomarker for diagnosing these...
- New Test Could Predict Immunotherapy Success for Broader Range Of Cancerson 15/02/2024 at 9:05 am
A new genetic marker has been identified that could predict patient response to immunotherapy in cancer types that previously lacked...
- Compact Photoacoustic Sensing Instrument Enhances Biomedical Tissue Diagnosison 15/02/2024 at 9:04 am
Researchers have introduced a groundbreaking, compact, and affordable photoacoustic sensing instrument for biomedical tissue diagnosis.
- Clinical Scientist – Synnovis Analyticsby AHCS Administrator on 14/02/2024 at 9:55 am
Synnovis Analytics are looking to recruit a Clinical Scientist (Band 7 AfC equivalent) to join the Biochemical Sciences department at St Thomas’ Hospital. The candidate will have experience in either Biochemistry or Genetics. Click here… The post Clinical Scientist – Synnovis Analytics appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Automated Immunohematology Approaches Can Resolve Transplant Incompatibilityon 13/02/2024 at 9:35 am
Automated immunohematology platforms, such as Bio-Rad's IH-500 NEXT System, offer a viable solution, for local facilities to perform fully automated...
- Wales Health Science Conference 2024by AHCS Administrator on 12/02/2024 at 3:26 pm
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- Sysmex and Hitachi Collaborate on Development of New Genetic Testing Systemson 09/02/2024 at 10:42 am
Sysmex and Hitachi have entered into a collaboration for the development of genetic testing systems using capillary electrophoresis sequencers.
- First Affordable and Rapid Test for Beta Thalassemia Demonstrates 99% Diagnostic Accuracyon 08/02/2024 at 9:17 am
A rapid beta-thalassemia test can aid couples in making informed reproductive decisions, ensuring proper maternal care, and facilitating early diagnosis...
- Sysmex and CellaVision Expand Collaboration to Advance Hematology Solutionson 07/02/2024 at 9:33 am
Sysmex Corporation has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with CellaVision to advance hematology solutions.
- FDA Safety Communication: Recall of Certain Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assiston 06/02/2024 at 9:07 am
Audience: Consumers, Health Care Providers, Health Care Facilities Update: February 6, 2024 Additional Related Recalls of Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products Associated with Nurse Assist In direct response to the Nurse Assist, LLC recall on...
- Today The World Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Sustain and Schwinnng brand Dietary Supplement Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Tadalafil and Nortadalafilon 02/02/2024 at 8:53 am
Audience: Consumers February 2, 2024 - VANCOUVER, WA, "Today The World" is voluntarily recalling two lots of Sustain herbal dietary supplement capsules and one lot of Schwinnng capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the products to...
- Today The World Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Arize Herbal Dietary Supplement Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Nortadalafilon 02/02/2024 at 8:49 am
Audience: Consumers Feb 2, 2024 - VANCOUVER, WA, “Today The World” is voluntarily recalling one lot of Arize Herbal Dietary Supplement capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the products to contain undeclared Nortadalafil...
- Insight Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid Due to the Presence of Benzeneon 01/02/2024 at 11:01 am
Audience: Consumers TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-February 1, 2024—Insight Pharmaceuticals, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Insight”), is voluntarily recalling two lots of TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s...
- BD and Techcyte Collaborate on AI-Based Digital Cervical Cytology System for Pap Testingon 31/01/2024 at 9:33 am
BD and Techcyte are collaborating to offer an AI-based algorithm that will assist cytologists and pathologists in efficiently and effectively...
- FDA Warns Consumers of Contaminated Copycat Eye Dropson 31/01/2024 at 9:15 am
Audience: Consumers January 31, 2024 -- FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo eye drops because of the potential risk of eye infection. These are copycat eye drop products that consumers can easily mistake...
- World’s First ‘Blood Matching’ Genetic Test to Better Pair People for Blood Transfusionson 31/01/2024 at 3:21 am
- Dr Rob Orford OBE named new Chief Executive of Moondance Cancer Initiativeby AHCS Administrator on 29/01/2024 at 2:26 pm
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- Medlab Middle East 2024 to Address Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligenceon 29/01/2024 at 9:57 am
The 23rd edition of Medlab Middle East, organized by Informa Markets Healthcare, is set to explore the crucial role of...
- Neptune Resources, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Neptune’s Fixon 28/01/2024 at 11:22 am
Audience: Consumers KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Neptune Resources, LLC is voluntarily recalling All lots of Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets to the consumer level. Neptune...
- Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, USP) 30 mg Due to a Mislabeled Package During Manufacturingon 24/01/2024 at 11:12 pm
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer January 24, 2024 – Woburn, Massachusetts, Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot (F230169A) of Zenzedi® CII (dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, USP) 30 mg to the...
- Haleon Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult Products Due to Microbial Contaminationon 24/01/2024 at 3:54 pm
Audience: Consumers January 24, 2024 – Warren, NJ, Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult to the consumer level. The product is being recalled due to...
- Update: FDA Warns Consumers Not to Purchase or Use Neptune’s Fix or Any Tianeptine Product Due to Serious Riskson 23/01/2024 at 11:44 am
Audience: Consumers January 23, 2024 -- FDA continues to receive severe adverse event reports after use of Neptune‘s Fix products, including seizures, loss of consciousness and death. These products may interact, in life-threatening...
- Handheld White Blood Cell Tracker to Enable Rapid Testing For Infectionson 22/01/2024 at 9:47 am
An innovative device can rapidly count a person’s WBC with a single drop of blood, enabling rapid testing and improved...
- Drug Safety Communication: Prolia (denosumab) - FDA Adds Boxed Warning for Increased Risk of Severe Hypocalcemia in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Diseaseon 19/01/2024 at 12:54 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Pharmacy January 19, 20204 -- Based on a completed FDA review of available information, FDA has concluded that the osteoporosis medicine Prolia (denosumab) increases the risk of...
- Kilitch Healthcare India Limited Issues Amendments in Last Voluntary Nationwide Recall Press Releaseon 19/01/2024 at 7:56 am
Audience: Consumers The firm issued a press release on 11/15/2023. This press release amendment includes corrected NDC numbers for the mentioned products. January 05, 2024– Mumbai, Maharashtra, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited is issuing an...
- Smart Palm-size Optofluidic Hematology Analyzer Enables POCT of Patients’ Blood Cellson 17/01/2024 at 9:58 am
A proposed portable smart blood cell analyzer could help overcome the limitations of conventional methods for the detection of blood...
- AI in Physiological Sciences: AHCS Webinarby AHCS Administrator on 16/01/2024 at 10:40 am
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- Drug Safety Communication: Certain Type of Medicines Approved for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity - Update on FDA’s Ongoing Evaluation of Reports of Suicidal Thoughts or Actionson 11/01/2024 at 1:57 pm
Audience: Patient, Health Professional, Endocrinology, Pharmacy ISSUE: The FDA has been evaluating reports of suicidal thoughts or actions in patients treated with a class of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs; see...
- Leiters Health Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vancomycin IV Bags, Phenylephrine IV Bags, and Fentanyl IV Bags Due to Potential for Superpotent Drugon 05/01/2024 at 1:03 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy January 5, 2024 – Englewood, Colorado, Leiters Health is voluntarily recalling 33 lots of products listed below to the user level. The recalled batches of vancomycin IV bags, phenylephrine IV...
- FDA Requires Updates to Labeling for Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection Productson 27/12/2023 at 12:12 pm
Audience: Health Care Professionals December 27, 2023 -- FDA is alerting health care professionals of labeling updates intended to further reduce the risk of severe chemical irritation and damage to tissues from intravenous administration of...
- Insight Pharmaceuticals Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Americaine® 20% Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray Due to the Presence of Benzeneon 22/12/2023 at 12:39 pm
Audience: Consumer, Health Professional, Pharmacy TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Pharmaceuticals, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Insight”), is voluntarily recalling one lot of Americaine®...
- FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) Found in U.S. Drug Supply Chainon 21/12/2023 at 1:16 pm
Audience: Consumers December 21, 2023 -- FDA continues to investigate counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 milligram (mg) in the legitimate U.S. drug supply chain and has seized thousands of units of the product. The agency advises...
- Hospira, Inc. Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Recall For 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, and Atropine Sulfate Injection Due to the Potential Presence of Glass Particulate Matteron 21/12/2023 at 12:49 pm
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy December 21, 2023 - NEW YORK, NY., Hospira, Inc., a Pfizer company, is voluntarily recalling the lots listed in the table below of 4.2% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP ABBOJECT® Glass Syringe, 5 mEq/10...
- DNA Biosensor Enables Early Diagnosis of Cervical Canceron 21/12/2023 at 5:45 am
Researchers have devised an electrochemical DNA biosensor that shows promise in detecting HPV types 16 and 18, offering the potential...
- Self-Heating Microfluidic Devices Can Detect Diseases in Tiny Blood or Fluid Sampleson 15/12/2023 at 6:41 am
Researchers have made a breakthrough by employing 3D printing to build self-heating microfluidic devices, potentially paving the way for the...
- Breakthrough in Diagnostic Technology Could Make On-The-Spot Testing Widely Accessibleon 01/12/2023 at 8:43 am
A significant advancement has been achieved in diagnostic technology with the development of a 'lab on a chip' that can...
- First of Its Kind Technology Detects Glucose in Human Salivaon 30/11/2023 at 7:44 am
A new device capable of detecting glucose and adenosine monophosphate in saliva with high sensitivity could simplify home health monitoring...
- Advancing Healthcare Awards UK 2024by AHCS Administrator on 13/11/2023 at 1:21 pm
We're pleased to announce that the entry period for the Advancing Healthcare Awards UK 2024 is now open! The post Advancing Healthcare Awards UK 2024 appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- Novel Synergistic Platform Accurately Detects Viruses at Lowest of Concentrationson 23/10/2023 at 2:11 am
- Drop-in sessions – Equivalence and Clinical Research Practitionersby AHCS Administrator on 20/09/2023 at 1:22 pm
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- Article Submission Process Streamlined for Clinica Chimica Acta and Related Journalson 26/09/2022 at 11:33 am
- Westminster Health Forum policy conferencesby AHCS Administrator on 24/11/2021 at 1:54 pm
Westminster Health Forum policy conferences We are pleased to share relevant upcoming conferences hosted by Westminster Health Forum that may be of interest to you and your colleagues. Please click on the event you are… The post Westminster Health Forum policy conferences appeared first on The Academy For Healthcare Science.
- FDA advisory panel recommends Moderna, Johnson & Johnson vaccine booster shotsby MalloryHackett on 15/10/2021 at 7:41 pm
Although the panel gives guidance, the FDA does not have to follow its nonbinding recommendations.
- Walgreens invests $5.5B to accelerate new healthcare business segmentby MalloryHackett on 14/10/2021 at 7:29 pm
With the launch of Walgreens Health, the company is doubling down on its consumer-centric healthcare strategy.
- Mayo Clinic to study respiratory muscle training as long COVID treatmentby MalloryHackett on 13/10/2021 at 8:05 pm
Long COVID patients are more likely to utilize healthcare services after their initial infection, resulting in increased costs.
- Anthem, Providence tap Vim for value-based care platform deploymentby MalloryHackett on 12/10/2021 at 8:37 pm
The goal is that the technology platform will enable higher quality care and better patient experiences at a lower cost.
- Healthcare lost 17,500 jobs in September amid ongoing labor shortageby MalloryHackett on 11/10/2021 at 7:58 pm
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare employment has dropped by 524,000 jobs.
- Cigna divests life, accident and supplemental benefits businesses for $5.75Bby MalloryHackett on 08/10/2021 at 8:16 pm
By selling these businesses in seven countries, Cigna plans to focus on its health services businesses.
- Pfizer and BioNTech request EUA for COVID-19 vaccine in young childrenby MalloryHackett on 07/10/2021 at 8:13 pm
The request for EUA will be considered October 26 by the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.
- Oscar Health teams up with Chicago health systems to offer tech-enabled health plansby MalloryHackett on 04/10/2021 at 8:02 pm
Oscar Health also recently made similar partnerships with two health systems in Florida.
- Henry Ford Health System taps Contessa for at-home hospital careby MalloryHackett on 01/10/2021 at 8:11 pm
The pandemic spurred hospital at home programs but the benefits for providers and patients means their continuation.
- Intermountain Healthcare begins outpatient imaging businessby MalloryHackett on 30/09/2021 at 8:23 pm
The new spinout will operate stand-alone imaging centers that offer both MRI and CT services.
- Diagnostic Test Identifies Resistance Mutation that Enables Use of Inexpensive, Single Dose ...on 17/08/2020 at 1:57 am
- New Technique Predicts Preterm Births in High Risk Womenon 13/08/2020 at 10:55 pm
- Automated Malaria Diagnosis Enhanced by Deep Neural Networkson 13/08/2020 at 10:40 pm
- Genome Analysis Predicts Likelihood of Neurodisability in Oxygen-Deprived Newbornson 11/08/2020 at 12:00 pm
A genomics-based blood test can predict likelihood that a baby suffering hypoxia at birth will suffer serious nervous disorders such...