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Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

A woman's egg reserve is finite. Gonad-damaging therapies, such as certain chemotherapies, can therefore lead to infertility. One of the options for preserving fertility is the cryopreservation of ovarian tissue.

14 May 2024

New risk assessment tool developed for predicting outcomes in heart failure patients

UVA Health researchers have developed a powerful new risk assessment tool for predicting outcomes in heart failure patients. The researchers have made the tool publicly available for free to clinicians.

14 May 2024

Human cell-based model of thoracic aortic aneurysm offers new opportunities for drug development

Using human cells in laboratory rats, Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a functional model of thoracic aortic aneurysm, creating opportunities for more effective understanding of disease development and treatments for the potentially fatal condition, a study suggests.

14 May 2024

Machine learning unveils hidden gender differences in brain structure

Artificial intelligence (AI) computer programs that process MRI results show differences in how the brains of men and women are organized at a cellular level, a new study shows.

14 May 2024

Experts advocate for terminology change in brain injury research

A new editorial published this May in the British Journal of Sports Medicine by experts from Spaulding Rehabilitation, Boston University, Mayo Clinic, and the Concussion Legacy Foundation, argues that the term "subconcussion" is a dangerous misnomer that should be retired.

14 May 2024

Investigational drug shows promise in increasing oxygen uptake for patients with heart condition

People with a common heart condition were able to use significantly more oxygen while exercising after taking an investigational drug in an international clinical trial, according to a study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

14 May 2024

Study reveals unintended consequences of antibiotic choice in sepsis treatment

In emergency rooms and intensive care units across the country, clinicians make split-second decisions about which antibiotics to give a patient when a life-threatening infection is suspected.

14 May 2024

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

Timely diagnosis and proper management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), including coordinated care from a multispecialty team, are essential to help prevent amputation and other cardiovascular complications and to allow patients with PAD to live longer lives with better physical function and improved quality of life, according to a new joint guideline published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

14 May 2024

New study sheds light on interferon combinations' role in lupus variability

In a new study, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have uncovered insights as to why lupus symptoms and severity present differently in individuals with the autoimmune condition, which affects up to 1.5 million Americans.

14 May 2024

Texas Tech lab helps detect first case of avian influenza transmission from mammal to human

Texas Tech University's Biological Threat Research Laboratory (BTRL) played a key role in detecting the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A (H5N1) transmitted from a mammal (dairy cow) to a human.

14 May 2024

Unraveling the genetic connection between IBD and Parkinson's disease

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a significant discovery, identifying genetic connections between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Parkinson's disease (PD).

14 May 2024

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

The long-term impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on brain function.

14 May 2024

PlaqueTec and the Babraham Institute collaborate on early phase target discovery and development

Campus Innovation Award (CIA)-funded project evaluated lead compounds predicted to bind a pro-inflammatory protein discovered by PlaqueTec

From PlaqueTec 14 May 2024

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Study found that personalized dietary programs (PDP) led to significant improvements in cardiometabolic health compared to standard dietary advice, with notable reductions in weight, triglyceride levels, and waist circumference.

13 May 2024

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from an infected individual, which suggests that the therapy would also reduce the spread of the virus.

13 May 2024

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

In a groundbreaking Canadian discovery powered by philanthropy, a team of Western University researchers led by Dr. Michael Strong has uncovered a potential path toward a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

13 May 2024

New study highlights recovery potential after traumatic brain injury

A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma found that more than 30% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) for whom withdrawal of life sustaining treatment (WLST) was not performed recovered at least partial independence.

13 May 2024

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Electronic vapor products (EVPs), also known as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, have an allure because of their marketed image as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and for their variety of appealing flavors.

13 May 2024

Research explores the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on internal clock of cells

A research collaboration between the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of Oulu, Finland, the University of Innsbruck, Austria, and Florida Tech, USA, explored the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on the internal clock of cells at different times of day and under oxygen deprivation.

13 May 2024

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health today announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

13 May 2024

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Vitrification technique leads to successful birth after ovarian tissue cryopreservation

New risk assessment tool developed for predicting outcomes in heart failure patients

Human cell-based model of thoracic aortic aneurysm offers new opportunities for drug development

Machine learning unveils hidden gender differences in brain structure

Experts advocate for terminology change in brain injury research

Investigational drug shows promise in increasing oxygen uptake for patients with heart condition

Study reveals unintended consequences of antibiotic choice in sepsis treatment

New joint guideline highlights importance of coordinated care for peripheral artery disease

New study sheds light on interferon combinations' role in lupus variability

Texas Tech lab helps detect first case of avian influenza transmission from mammal to human

Unraveling the genetic connection between IBD and Parkinson's disease

COVID-19 survivors show lasting brain function alterations, fMRI study finds

PlaqueTec and the Babraham Institute collaborate on early phase target discovery and development

Personalized dietary programs outperform general advice for better heart health

Experimental gene therapy shows promise for treating herpes infections

Breakthrough research reveals potential path toward a cure for ALS

New study highlights recovery potential after traumatic brain injury

Study reveals soaring rates of adolescent daily e-cigarette use

Research explores the effects of nuclear magnetic resonance on internal clock of cells

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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