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How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

Menstrual cups may result in fewer infections and improve vaginal health, a new trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine shows.

17 Oct 2023

New outreach campaign promotes collaboration between oral health providers and family physicians

An ongoing and open exchange between oral-health providers and family physicians can effectively improve the quality of their patients' treatment and wellbeing, and in certain cases even save lives.

10 Oct 2023

Using portable laboratory devices for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study has demonstrated rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from environmental surfaces using a portable laboratory device.

5 Oct 2023

Disinfectants used in food production may exacerbate antibiotic resistance

Yes, say researchers - who suspect that disinfectants used in food production may in fact be exacerbating a global public health problem.

5 Oct 2023

Australia's Long COVID response falling behind global standards, research finds

New research by RMIT University and Northern Health has examined Australia's Long COVID services, guidelines and public health information, compared with international standards.

4 Oct 2023

Start Codon invites life sciences leaders, founders, and investors to Innovation Showcase 2023

Start Codon is pleased to invite life sciences people from across the life science and biotech industries to attend their Innovation Showcase 2023.

From Start Codon Ltd 2 Oct 2023

Wildling mice provide insights into how microbes affect allergies

The notion that some level of microbial exposure might reduce our risk of developing allergies has arisen over the last few decades and has been termed the hygiene hypothesis.

29 Sep 2023

Commonly used anti-viral drugs reduce risk of hospitalization, death in patients with mild COVID-19

New Cleveland Clinic-led research shows commonly used COVID-19 anti-viral drugs Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir) and Lagevrio (molnupiravir) reduce risk of hospitalization and death in high-risk patients with mild disease, even with Omicron subvariants.

28 Sep 2023

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

The designation of contact precautions as an "essential practice" for MRSA prevention.

25 Sep 2023

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

Researchers have discovered the brain pathways involved in 'sleep preparatory behaviour' in mice, which is likely to also apply to humans.

21 Sep 2023

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Two of four sepsis screening tools inadequate for EMS use, study finds

Two out of the four internationally-recommended screening tools used by emergency medical services are inadequate for recognizing sepsis, according to new research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Wednesday).

19 Sep 2023

Analyzing longitudinal genomic surveillance of carriage intensive care unit

Hospital staff spend a significant amount of time working to protect patients from acquiring infections while they are being cared for in the hospital.

19 Sep 2023

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Researchers in Italy delve into how changes in gut microbiota during the first 1000 days of life can influence the onset of food allergies in children. The study sheds light on various factors such as birth methods, breastfeeding, and antibiotic use that impact gut health, highlighting the need for more research on effective interventions for allergy prevention.

18 Sep 2023

Hygiene News and Research

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Menstrual cups can be a great option for menstrual hygiene management, new trial shows

New outreach campaign promotes collaboration between oral health providers and family physicians

Using portable laboratory devices for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2

Disinfectants used in food production may exacerbate antibiotic resistance

Australia's Long COVID response falling behind global standards, research finds

Start Codon invites life sciences leaders, founders, and investors to Innovation Showcase 2023

Wildling mice provide insights into how microbes affect allergies

Commonly used anti-viral drugs reduce risk of hospitalization, death in patients with mild COVID-19

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

Researchers discover brain pathways involved in sleep preparatory behavior in mice

Study reveals link between oral health and survival among head and neck cancer patients

Two of four sepsis screening tools inadequate for EMS use, study finds

Analyzing longitudinal genomic surveillance of carriage intensive care unit

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccine in adults

Dietary cholesterol and fruit tannins synergistically promote kidney stone formation

Latest updates on SARS-CoV-2 variants identified in the UK

New hygiene product boosts natural hand barrier against contact infection

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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