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Medical device may aid stroke survivors during heart valve replacement procedure

Recently published research shows a medical device may be beneficial for patients who have previously had a stroke and are planning to undergo a transcatheter aortic valve replacement, a type of heart valve operation.

31 Jul 2024

Research uncovers mechanism behind diaphragm weakness during mechanical ventilation in ICU patients

Researchers from Amsterdam UMC have found a new mechanism explaining diaphragm weakness that arises during mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit. The diaphragm is the most important breathing muscle.

31 Jul 2024

Innovative tissue slicing method for improved clinical outcomes

In a pioneering development for the biomedical field, a research team led by Yuanjin Zhao from Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, China, has published a research article in Engineering. The article, titled "Controllable Histotomy Based on Hierarchical Magnetic Microneedle Array Robots," introduces a novel technique for tissue slicing and cultivation that could revolutionize the way primary tissues are handled in clinical settings.

30 Jul 2024

New mucus-based bioink for 3D printing functional lung tissue

Lung diseases kill millions of people around the world each year. Treatment options are limited, and animal models for studying these illnesses and experimental medications are inadequate.

30 Jul 2024

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

A study in JAMA explores the potential of plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiometabolic risk factors to predict other types of dementia, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and combining biomarkers with demographic data for improved accuracy.

30 Jul 2024

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

A new study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that giving a fatty acid inhibitor alongside chemotherapy could improve the treatment efficacy for patients with brain metastases from triple negative breast cancer.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals IL-22BP protein's role in gut health and infection resistance

A study reported in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) shows how the presence of a specific protein called IL-22BP affects the composition of the gut microbiota and the body's response to bacterial infection.

29 Jul 2024

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Researchers reviewed studies on dietary impacts of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity and T2D patients, finding significant caloric reduction but limited evaluation of dietary composition.

29 Jul 2024

Deciphering miRNA-mediated regulation of liver regeneration: New insights

The liver, a vital organ involved in numerous essential physiological processes such as bile production, plasma protein synthesis, nutrient absorption, detoxification, vitamin storage, macronutrient metabolism, and immune support, has a remarkable regenerative capacity.

29 Jul 2024

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Research reveals xanthones as promising agents in diabetes management, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insulin-sensitizing benefits.

29 Jul 2024

Semaglutide may reduce smoking risks for diabetes patients

Semaglutide shows promise in reducing tobacco use disorder-related health encounters in patients with type 2 diabetes, but further clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.

29 Jul 2024

Advanced 3D model replicates hair follicle environment to better evaluate drug treatments

Hair follicles are complex structures that surround the hair root, anchoring it to the skin and giving the hair its hold.

29 Jul 2024

Advancing hepatic cell carcinoma treatment through mitochondrial DNA targeting

Hepatic cell carcinoma (HCC), the fifth most prevalent malignancy worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality, poses significant therapeutic challenges.

29 Jul 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

A new project aiming to accelerate the development and accessibility of human avian influenza (H5N1) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine candidates for manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries has been launched today.

29 Jul 2024

Australia’s Alliance urges $6M for digital health ratings on International Self-Care Day

Today, the Australian Self-Care Alliance (Alliance) joins the global community in marking International Self-Care Day, and reiterates its call for Federal Government to allocate $6 million to fund a ‘health star rating’ system for digital health information and services.

29 Jul 2024

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

In a recent review, researchers explored advances in molecular nutrition, focusing on pharmaceutical and dietary interventions for energy balance and their interactions with the gut microbiome. They also discussed emerging dietary patterns and the implications of microbiome research on nutrition.

28 Jul 2024

Efficacy News and Research

Medical device may aid stroke survivors during heart valve replacement procedure

Research uncovers mechanism behind diaphragm weakness during mechanical ventilation in ICU patients

Innovative tissue slicing method for improved clinical outcomes

New mucus-based bioink for 3D printing functional lung tissue

Study finds plasma biomarkers can predict dementia risk

Fatty acid inhibitor plus chemo could improve treatment efficacy for breast cancer patients with brain metastases

Study reveals IL-22BP protein's role in gut health and infection resistance

Weight loss guaranteed! But what impact on your diet? A review of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 interventions

Deciphering miRNA-mediated regulation of liver regeneration: New insights

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Semaglutide may reduce smoking risks for diabetes patients

Advanced 3D model replicates hair follicle environment to better evaluate drug treatments

Advancing hepatic cell carcinoma treatment through mitochondrial DNA targeting

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

New project launched to accelerate development and accessibility of H5N1 mRNA vaccine candidates

Australia’s Alliance urges $6M for digital health ratings on International Self-Care Day

How diet affects metabolism and the gut microbiome

Impact of evidence-based information on women's decisions about anti-Mullerian hormone testing

Exploring alemtuzumab in reduced-toxicity conditioning for Asian patients with inborn errors of immunity

Machine learning revolutionizes Parkinson's disease symptom tracking and progression prediction

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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