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Updated guideline aims to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing adult sinusitis

The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

31 Jul 2025

Single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer lasting protection against HIV

A new study in Nature shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection against HIV, tapping into a critical window in early life that could reshape the fight against pediatric infections in high-risk regions.

30 Jul 2025

Prenatal phthalates lower boys' verbal IQ but lift girls' performance IQ, Canadian study reveals

Prenatal exposure to certain phthalates, especially DiDP, was linked to slightly lower IQ scores in preschoolers, with boys appearing more vulnerable. Other phthalates, like MMP and MBzP, showed small positive associations, but mixture effects were not significant.

29 Jul 2025

Microcone-enhanced microfluidic device captures circulating tumor cells efficiently

Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) refer to cancer cells that have broken off from a primary tumor. These tumor cells can travel through the blood in the circulatory system and lodge themselves in other organs to cause secondary tumors.

29 Jul 2025

Simple UV technology reduces the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities

Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to 'zap' airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving the way for smarter infection control.

28 Jul 2025

Common vegetable oils speed up skin regeneration

Investigating vegetable oils, this study reveals their effects on skin cell proliferation and migration, emphasizing the role of fatty acid composition.

28 Jul 2025

New gravity-based method improves platelet-rich plasma extraction

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a fraction of blood plasma; its concentration of platelets is of great value in regenerative medicine as they are essential in accelerating healing and repairing tissue.

24 Jul 2025

ATR FTIR spectroscopy shows high accuracy in breast tissue classification

Histopathology is the gold standard in cancer diagnosis. However, attenuated total reflectance (ATR)-Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy has shown diagnostic potential in other settings.

18 Jul 2025

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

Discover how super-resolution technology can be used to sudy neurotransmission at inhibitory synapses.

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 17 Jul 2025

Gut pathogens override chemical repulsion and invade

The research redefines indole's function, showing its exploitation by Salmonella for colonization, highlighting complex bacterial interactions in the gut.

17 Jul 2025

New micro physiological system emulates different regions of the human lung

Respiratory infections such as COVID-19 have been responsible for numerous pandemics and have placed a substantial burden on healthcare systems.

16 Jul 2025

Microplastics found to trigger cancer-linked changes in lung cells

Although the respiratory system is one of the main entry points for microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from the air into the body, little is known about the effects of these tiny particles on the lungs.

15 Jul 2025

Cheese and milk in Italy show alarming levels of microplastic contamination

Researchers found microplastics in nearly all Italian supermarket milk, fresh cheese, and ripened cheese samples, with ripened cheese containing the highest levels. The study highlights how dairy processing and packaging steps increase microplastic contamination in common foods.

13 Jul 2025

Pasta gets a protein upgrade with eco-friendly cricket flour

Cricket flour is rich in protein, essential minerals, and healthy fats, offering a sustainable boost to the nutritional quality of wheat pasta. Adding just 10% cricket flour to pasta significantly improves nutrient content and meets daily amino acid requirements while ensuring food safety.

10 Jul 2025

Lead exposure in early life linked to faster memory loss in children

A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget information-a critical marker of memory impairment that may have implications for learning and development.

9 Jul 2025

Coffee ring effect inspires breakthrough in rapid at-home tests for disease detection

Got a sore throat and the sniffles? The recent rise of rapid at-home tests has made it easier to find out if you have a serious illness like COVID-19 or just a touch of spring allergies.

8 Jul 2025

AI-enabled piezoelectric wearable device offers accurate and low-cost joint health tracking

In the pursuit of more effective and accessible solutions for joint health monitoring, researchers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the capabilities of wearable devices.

7 Jul 2025

New study finds UK mums-to-be miss out on key nutrients

A new British Nutrition Foundation review finds that most UK women of reproductive age fall short of key nutrients before and during pregnancy, with teens and low-income groups most affected. The paper urges targeted, consistent guidance and greater support for healthy weight, supplementation, and plant-based diets.