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Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes for fetal DNA sequence variants.

22 Nov 2023

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due to its non-specific mode of action.

22 Nov 2023

Antibiotics that target mitochondria may promote longevity

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 21, entitled, "Antibiotics that target mitochondria extend lifespan in C. elegans."

22 Nov 2023

COVID-19 pandemic linked to significant bone mineral density decrease in young adults

Results from a study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on bone tissue - including both bone mineral density in the forearm and total bone mineral content.

22 Nov 2023

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

People with long COVID exhibit patterns of changes in the brain that are different from fully recovered COVID-19 patients, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

22 Nov 2023

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Researchers investigate the effects of high-dose fluvoxamine among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

22 Nov 2023

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

The association between diet soft drink intake and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

22 Nov 2023

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Researchers at Michigan State University may have discovered why visceral pain is so common in people who have experienced inflammation in their guts, including patients with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.

21 Nov 2023

Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS

A drug that boosts bone growth in children with the most common form of dwarfism, may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome, sleep apnea and needing surgery, according to a new study.

21 Nov 2023

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Between 17 and 24 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, a deeply debilitating and difficult-to-diagnose condition.

21 Nov 2023

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about how their periods might change towards the end of their reproductive life, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

21 Nov 2023

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

In the United States, liver cancer rates have more than tripled since 1980. Some groups, including Latinos, face an even higher risk than the general population - but researchers do not fully understand why.

20 Nov 2023

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Investigators from the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found that among a cohort of women with obstructive coronary artery disease treated at academic medical centers, racial and ethnic disparities did not impact their long-term outcomes.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

The study reveals a significant presence of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's Black Belt region, linking well water consumption to increased pathogen detection and underscoring the need for improved sanitation infrastructure.

19 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Compared with the general population, epilepsy is more common in people with autism - and autism is more common in people with epilepsy. How can autism affect the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and vice versa? Joy Mazur spoke to Dr. Colin Reilly and Dr. Stéphane Auvin.

17 Nov 2023

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Researchers evaluated the long-term cardiovascular effects in children after treatment for MIS-C, a condition linked to COVID-19. They found that regardless of initial heart injury, most children displayed persistent cardiac abnormalities, underscoring the importance of ongoing cardiac monitoring post-recovery.

16 Nov 2023

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Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Antibiotics that target mitochondria may promote longevity

COVID-19 pandemic linked to significant bone mineral density decrease in young adults

MRI scans reveal distinct brain changes in people with long COVID

Study finds among outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19, treatment with fluvoxamine does not reduce duration of symptoms

Excessive diet soft drink consumption is associated with the occurrence of liver disease

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Perimenopausal women need better education and support about period changes

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

Academic medical centers may help mitigate structural racism in cardiovascular care for Black women

Study finds high levels of enteric pathogens in children from Alabama's rural areas, highlights sanitation issues

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Experts shed light on how autism affects the diagnosis, treatment of epilepsy and vice versa

Lasting heart concerns in kids post-MIS-C: Study urges ongoing cardiac checks

Coffee and COVID: Study finds coffee inhibits SARS-CoV-2, offers new dietary defense strategy

Exploring the dual role of nirmatrelvir and bisphosphonates in COVID-19 treatment and immunity

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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