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Swedish study demonstrates significant reduction in infant mortality after 41 weeks gestation

The proportion of babies dying before and during labor after 41 weeks of gestation has fallen by 47% in Sweden in a relatively short time. This is the result of a major national study. The reduction has occurred since the procedures around induction have changed.

17 Jan 2025

Non-toxic bacterial therapy shows promise for targeting tumors

A University of Massachusetts Amherst-Ernest Pharmaceuticals team of scientists has made "exciting," patient-friendly advances in developing a non-toxic bacterial therapy, BacID, to deliver cancer-fighting drugs directly into tumors.

16 Jan 2025

Broadband access associated with fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths

The mortality rate from COVID-19 was about 50% lower in U.S. counties with higher internet access in the summer and early fall of 2020.

16 Jan 2025

AstraZeneca's Pioneering Research in Heart Failure and ATTR-CM

Mina Makar highlights AstraZeneca's commitment to advancing heart failure research and innovative therapies, addressing critical needs in cardiovascular health.

16 Jan 2025

New target identified for potential colorectal cancer treatment

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a type of cancer that begins in the colon (large intestine) or rectum, which are parts of the digestive system.

15 Jan 2025

PIN1 protein found to be a significant driver of bladder cancer

Like all cancers, bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells start to multiply out of control. But what if we could put a lid on their growth?

15 Jan 2025

Researchers identify a natural defense against blood vessel inflammation and atherosclerosis

Research reveals IGFBP6's role in suppressing vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis, suggesting it as a novel target for cardiovascular disease therapy.

15 Jan 2025

Midwives blame California rules for hampering birth centers amid maternity care crisis

Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband's pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest hospital with a maternity unit.

15 Jan 2025

Overcoming limitations of traditional CVD drugs

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a significant threat to human health due to the high mortality and morbidity rates. Traditional drugs often have limited efficacy due to inherent constraints, such as low bioavailability and notable side effects.

15 Jan 2025

No short-term benefit found for PCT-guided antibiotic treatment in children

A groundbreaking UK study in The Lancet has examined whether an additional blood test called procalcitonin (PCT) could safely shorten the time children spend on intravenous (IV) antibiotics in hospitals.

15 Jan 2025

Refugee camp study demonstrates effectiveness of two-dose Hepatitis E vaccine

Hepatitis E is a viral infection that is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses, with a mortality rate of up to 10-50 %.

15 Jan 2025

Genetics, brain development, and mental health shape teen eating

Investigating the interplay of genetics, brain maturation, and mental health, this study reveals insights into adolescent eating behaviors and obesity risk.

14 Jan 2025

Gut microbiome dynamics reveal key factors influencing Enterobacteriaceae colonization

Analysis of gut microbiomes reveals co-colonization patterns and potential therapeutic targets against Enterobacteriaceae, addressing global health challenges.

14 Jan 2025

Morning coffee cuts health risks, but all-day sipping doesn’t

Moderate morning coffee consumption may lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks, but coffee consumed throughout the day offers no similar benefits.

13 Jan 2025

Australia sees a decline in type 2 diabetes, but disparities persist

Type 2 diabetes incidence in Australia decreased from 2010 to 2019 overall but rose among younger men and specific ethnic groups, highlighting persistent disparities.

13 Jan 2025

Study highlights the growing crisis of methamphetamine-related deaths in the U.S.

Methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. rose 61-fold from 1999 to 2021, according to a new study, highlighting a growing crisis in addiction and public health.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. dementia cases expected to surge with aging population

A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older studies.

13 Jan 2025

The impact of extreme weather events on HIV prevention and care

Researchers review the impact of extreme weather events related to climate change on HIV strategies.

13 Jan 2025

Women experience higher waiting-list mortality in lung transplantation

Research highlights gender-based disparities in lung transplantation, showing women face longer wait times yet achieve better post-transplant survival outcomes.

13 Jan 2025

Study finds certain H5N1 strains in cattle linked to milder human illness; other variants remain a concern

Study reveals that contemporary HPAI H5N1 viruses show reduced replication and immune activation in human lung organoids, potentially explaining milder disease in humans compared to historic strains.

13 Jan 2025