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MRI and lumbar puncture may not be necessary for managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture (LP) may not always be necessary for diagnosing and managing a serious neurological complication associated with CAR T-cell therapy, according to a new Blood Advances study.

19 Mar 2024

New, interpretable AI model can predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms

Researchers have developed a new, interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

19 Mar 2024

Web-based decision aid helps pregnant women to make informed decisions about sterilization

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a simple, web-based decision aid called My Decision/Mi Decisión that helps empower pregnant individuals who are considering tubal sterilization to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.

19 Mar 2024

Milk ladder approach offers hope for children with cow's milk allergy

Researchers review milk ladder use for managing cow's milk allergy in children, emphasizing its potential in safely introducing cow's milk to induce tolerance and the need for standardization and further research.

19 Mar 2024

Aston University and Catalent develop faster medicine formulation process

A partnership between Aston University and contract medicine manufacturer Catalent has led to a faster process to identify the best ingredients for optimal medicine formulations, and has been rated as outstanding by Innovate UK.

19 Mar 2024

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the progression of cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

19 Mar 2024

Unveiling Alzheimer's disease mechanisms through brain network analysis

In a study published in Psychoradiology on January 11, 2024, researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of Georgia have systematically summarized studies on brain networks within the context of AD, critically analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of existing methodologies, and offered novel perspectives and insights, intending to serve as inspiration for future research.

19 Mar 2024

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

A new study from researchers at the University of California, Davis, shows a ketogenic diet significantly delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice.

19 Mar 2024

Developing mRNA lipid nanoparticles for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

A study aiming to develop a Lipid nanoparticles (LNP) platform for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) utilizing p53 mRNA was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Understanding schizophrenia through genetics and neural pathways

Our understanding of schizophrenia has increased greatly in recent years, as studies of large groups of people have identified a multitude of genetic variants that increase a person's risk of the disease.

19 Mar 2024

CRISPR-based diagnostics for rapid oral pathogen detection

A study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and screening of oral microorganisms suitable for point-of-care settings was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Lower income and education levels increase risk of alcohol-related medical conditions

Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse compared to similar individuals with a higher socioeconomic status.

19 Mar 2024

Osteoporosis model rats show improved healing with FGF-2 treatment

A study investigating the effects of local application of fibroblast growth factor (FGF-2) on periodontal healing in osteoporosis model rats was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.

19 Mar 2024

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

UiB-research sheds light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy - but not for everyone.

19 Mar 2024

Microgravity severely disrupts rhythmic gene expression in humans, study shows

Simulated effects of microgravity, created by 60 days of constant bed rest, severely disrupts rhythmic gene expression in humans, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

19 Mar 2024

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that the evasion of apoptosis is a key driver of drug resistance in patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of aggressive blood cancer.

19 Mar 2024

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Imagine an alien spacecraft landing on Earth, a mysterious entity unlike anything ever seen before. Now, envision our brain as an intricate spaceship, and the researchers in the COST Action The neural architecture of consciousness (NeuralArchCon) as brilliant engineers determined to crack its inner workings.

19 Mar 2024

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

New research from UNC Charlotte's Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) has found that the two most prevalent strains of the virus that cause COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 variants BA.2.86 and JN.1, are not significantly better than their predecessor Omicron at evading immune responses and causing infections despite having a high number of mutations compared to previous variants.

19 Mar 2024

Advancing computational pathology with UNI and CONCH foundation models

Foundation models, advanced artificial intelligence systems trained on large-scale datasets, hold the potential to provide unprecedented advancements for the medical field.

19 Mar 2024

Radiology study uncovers patterns of intimate partner violence across age groups

Intimate partner violence (IPV) disproportionately impacts women and younger populations, with incidences peaking between adolescence and young adulthood.

19 Mar 2024

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MRI and lumbar puncture may not be necessary for managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities

New, interpretable AI model can predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms

Web-based decision aid helps pregnant women to make informed decisions about sterilization

Milk ladder approach offers hope for children with cow's milk allergy

Aston University and Catalent develop faster medicine formulation process

Exposure to high heat may increase inflammation and interfere with immune system functions

Unveiling Alzheimer's disease mechanisms through brain network analysis

Ketogenic diet delays the early stages of Alzheimer's-related memory loss in mice

Developing mRNA lipid nanoparticles for treating oral squamous cell carcinoma

Understanding schizophrenia through genetics and neural pathways

CRISPR-based diagnostics for rapid oral pathogen detection

Lower income and education levels increase risk of alcohol-related medical conditions

Osteoporosis model rats show improved healing with FGF-2 treatment

Study sheds new light on how CVD is associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Microgravity severely disrupts rhythmic gene expression in humans, study shows

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Decoding the cryptic connection between the brain's architecture and our consciousness

Severity of current SARS-CoV-2 variants is not linked to the number of mutations

Advancing computational pathology with UNI and CONCH foundation models

Radiology study uncovers patterns of intimate partner violence across age groups

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