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Study reveals low rates of social factors documentation in healthcare

A new study provides the latest data on the low rates for screening and documenting Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in healthcare settings.

19 Dec 2023

Unleashing the power of machine learning for health improvement

In an editorial, Monica M. Bertagnolli assesses the promise of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to study and improve health.

19 Dec 2023

Forsythiae Fructus shows promise in relieving chemotherapy side effects

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are among the most prevalent and distressing side effects faced by patients undergoing antineoplastic treatments.

19 Dec 2023

New vaccine could offer affordable hope for millions with high cholesterol

Nearly two in five U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Untreated, high cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke, which are two of the top causes of death in the U.S. Worldwide;, cardiovascular diseases claim nearly 18 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization.

19 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Parkinson's research: Scientists identify protein synthesis pathway as culprit

A so-called pathological protein long associated with Parkinson's disease has been found in a new study to trigger cells to increase protein synthesis, an event that eventually kills the subset of brain cells that die off in this neurodegenerative condition.

19 Dec 2023

Patients' imaginative solutions can fuel healthcare innovation

Routinely collected patient experience surveys provide an opportunity for patients to share their creative ideas for improvement, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

19 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking genome-editing technique holds promise for treating Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Scientific advances in the last century have changed our world significantly. For example, the world of genetics has opened doors to a myriad of possibilities: augmented human capabilities, cures for diseases, and even changes to the course of evolution.

19 Dec 2023

Patient-specific muscle models pave way for personalized neuromuscular therapies

Scientists have so far identified around 800 different neuromuscular diseases. These conditions are caused by problems in the way muscle cells, motor neurons and peripheral cells interact.

19 Dec 2023

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

Amidst a backdrop of industry-wide hurdles like inflation, talent scarcities, and stringent regulatory landscapes, Nona Biosciences is showing great promise as an emerging global leader in biotechnology.

From Nona BioSciences 19 Dec 2023

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk?

Too old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: Have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart, potentially keeping him alive for several years, or do nothing and almost certainly die within a year.

19 Dec 2023

Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds

Healthcare workers will be relieved to know that hospital coffee machines are not responsible for spreading disease and a general ban doesn't seem necessary, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

18 Dec 2023

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Study demonstrates how the ePOCT+ digital algorithm effectively guides healthcare providers in prescribing antibiotics for children, significantly reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and addressing antimicrobial resistance without compromising patient outcomes.

18 Dec 2023

Medicine News and Research

Study reveals low rates of social factors documentation in healthcare

Unleashing the power of machine learning for health improvement

Forsythiae Fructus shows promise in relieving chemotherapy side effects

New vaccine could offer affordable hope for millions with high cholesterol

Breakthrough in Parkinson's research: Scientists identify protein synthesis pathway as culprit

Patients' imaginative solutions can fuel healthcare innovation

Groundbreaking genome-editing technique holds promise for treating Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Patient-specific muscle models pave way for personalized neuromuscular therapies

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk?

Hospital coffee machines not responsible for spreading superbugs, study finds

Digital algorithm ePOCT+ successfully reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children, combating antimicrobial resistance

Cinnamon extract shows promise in reducing obesity by inhibiting fat cell growth and boosting fat breakdown

New study challenges "gold standard" opioid treatment for cancer pain

T-cells step up to offer protection against COVID-19 in B-cell deficient patients

Two new practice parameters offer recommendations for treating anaphylaxis and atopic dermatitis

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

Leaky gut linked to depressive disorders: New insights into microbiota-induced epigenetic changes

Social vulnerability linked to unhealthy lifestyles and poor health in the US, study finds

Smartwatches prove effective in detecting heart arrhythmias in children

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Why use light scattering to analyze proteins and viral vectors?

Changing the landscape of R&D to build clinical success from the ground up

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