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Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Many programs 'deeply entrenched in school culture' are harmful to children and can cause potentially lasting damage, psychologists have warned.

13 May 2024

Can virtual reality be the future of brain health? New research suggests VR exercise enhances working memory

The impact of virtual reality (VR) exercise on brain functioning.

13 May 2024

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Heart failure patients who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have an 82% greater likelihood of living longer than those who are not vaccinated, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2024, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

13 May 2024

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on April 25, 2024, entitled, "Therapeutic opportunities for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy."

10 May 2024

Can vitamin D3 supplementation reduce COVID-19 severity?

The effectiveness of Vitamin D3 supplementation in reducing intensive care unit admissions.

10 May 2024

Keto diet enhances fungal meningitis treatment

For the roughly 150,000 AIDS patients who come down with a life-threatening infection called fungal meningitis each year, there aren't many options.

9 May 2024

Study examines how pregnancy shapes perception and identity

Study finds that first-time pregnancy is associated with increased body agency and visibility, alongside a decrease in the accuracy of learning new associations, indicating significant shifts in self-representation and cognitive processing during pregnancy.

9 May 2024

Drug repurposing breakthrough: varespladib curbs snakebite-induced necrosis

Researchers discovered that venom toxins from African spitting cobras cause severe dermonecrosis, highlighting the need for targeted treatments like the repurposed drug varespladib.

9 May 2024

Exploring microbiome dynamics in esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer (EC) has two primary subtypes: esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC).

9 May 2024

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 grant.

9 May 2024

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics explored the utility of relaxation therapy in increasing milk production in human mothers.

9 May 2024

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers developed bispecific antibodies targeting both the N-terminal and receptor binding domains of SARS-CoV-2, demonstrating significant neutralization across various Omicron variants, suggesting potential for new COVID-19 treatments.

9 May 2024

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

Researchers reveal that the antibacterial potency of Hungarian honeys, including their effectiveness against respiratory pathogens, declines with storage time, emphasizing the need for fresh sources in medical applications.

8 May 2024

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

A landmark study by scientists at the University of Oxford, has unveiled crucial insights into the way that COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness in those who have been vaccinated.

8 May 2024

Clinical trial shows CRISPR gene editing has exciting potential to treat a rare form of blindness

A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine investigated the potential use of gene editing to correct a congenital retinal degeneration called CEP290 that causes early-onset vision loss.

8 May 2024

Compound 12: A promising candidate for heart failure therapy with reduced glucose-lowering activity

Prior research showed that thoughtful structural modifications can dissociate the anti-heart failure activity from glucose-lowering effects.

8 May 2024

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

A head-mounted device that generates an ultra-low frequency ultralow magnetic field has been found to improve the symptoms of four male patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder.

8 May 2024

Does your ADHD medication increase your risk of glaucoma?

The risks of glaucoma among users of ADHD medications.

8 May 2024

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

MS Australia has welcomed the Government's pledge to invest in health and medical research but is concerned that not enough attention or funding is being dedicated to neurological research.

8 May 2024

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Researchers have discovered a protein marker to help identify cells able to repopulate in patients with damaged blood vessels.

7 May 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Can virtual reality be the future of brain health? New research suggests VR exercise enhances working memory

Study shows clear benefit from COVID-19 vaccination for heart failure patients

Expanding treatment horizons for hypermutated urothelial carcinomas beyond immunotherapy

Can vitamin D3 supplementation reduce COVID-19 severity?

Keto diet enhances fungal meningitis treatment

Study examines how pregnancy shapes perception and identity

Drug repurposing breakthrough: varespladib curbs snakebite-induced necrosis

Exploring microbiome dynamics in esophageal cancer

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

Relaxation interventions can be offered to lactating parents who would like to improve milk supply and increase well-being

Novel bispecific antibodies show promise against evolving SARS-CoV-2 variants

Freshness matters: Study finds newer honey packs a stronger antibacterial punch

Study unveils crucial insights into how COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe illness

Clinical trial shows CRISPR gene editing has exciting potential to treat a rare form of blindness

Compound 12: A promising candidate for heart failure therapy with reduced glucose-lowering activity

Novel head-mounted device shows promise in alleviating depression symptoms

Does your ADHD medication increase your risk of glaucoma?

MS Australia urges government action on neurological research funding

Protein marker unveiled for identifying blood vessel repair cells

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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