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Researchers find no significant link between preterm delivery and autism

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is one of the most common developmental disorders and is increasingly diagnosed worldwide.

13 Feb 2024

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

A course of acupuncture may curb the heightened risk of stroke associated with rheumatoid arthritis, finds a comparative study published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers at Purdue University have developed a technique to better predict chemotherapy resistance in canines and humans.

13 Feb 2024

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that eventually becomes part of fecal matter.

13 Feb 2024

Gene therapy reverses advanced heart failure in animal study

Heart failure remains the leading cause of mortality in the U.S. During a heart attack blood stops flowing into the heart.

13 Feb 2024

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

In the realm of biomedical sciences, the quest for accurate and efficient diagnostic tools is ever-evolving. One such promising innovation making waves is the photoacoustic (PA) technique.

13 Feb 2024

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Identification of specific gene fusions is critical for the successful targeted treatment of pediatric cancer patients.

13 Feb 2024

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Breast cancer is on the rise, but new tools for early detection could save lives.

13 Feb 2024

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

A cohort study of older adults found that those who followed recommended exercise guidelines before the pandemic had significantly lower odds of being infected or hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who did not follow guidelines.

13 Feb 2024

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

"An absurd decision", "a scandal", and "I meant nothing". These are some harsh words when describing the ban on partners in postnatal wards during the pandemic, from a partner perspective.

13 Feb 2024

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai.

13 Feb 2024

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Dramatic advances in the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases have saved millions of lives in the 100 years since the founding in 1924 of the American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all.

13 Feb 2024

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

Youth with foster care involvement have an increased risk for mental health diagnoses, trauma and worse outcomes in adulthood than their peers.

13 Feb 2024

Reduced-sugar chocolate made with oat flour rated equal or better than regular chocolate

The secret to making delicious chocolate with less added sugar is oat flour, according to a new study by Penn State researchers.

13 Feb 2024

Machine-learning tool predicts onset of psychosis using MRI brain scans

The onset of psychosis can be predicted before it occurs, using a machine-learning tool which can classify MRI brain scans into those who are healthy and those at risk of a psychotic episode.

13 Feb 2024

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

A new study in Scientific Reports examines this area, looking at how the two are related in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

13 Feb 2024

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

A new study, co-led by UCLA Health and the University of Glasgow, found that young teenagers who develop a strong distrust of other people as a result of childhood bullying are substantially more likely to have significant mental health problems as they enter adulthood compared to those who do not develop interpersonal trust issues.

13 Feb 2024

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

A specific combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy may better help patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) overcome inherent immune resistance and reinvigorate anti-tumor activity, according to a new study led by a researcher from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

13 Feb 2024

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

A diet that limits meat and dairy but is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts is linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and other common side effects seen in prostate cancer patients, a new study shows.

13 Feb 2024

Research News and Research

Researchers find no significant link between preterm delivery and autism

Acupuncture may lower stroke risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Researchers develop groundbreaking technique to detect chemoresistance using ultrasound

Researchers tap into mucus in stool for non-invasive gut health monitoring

Gene therapy reverses advanced heart failure in animal study

Compact photoacoustic sensing: A game-changer in biomedical diagnostics

Novel assay enhances pediatric cancer treatment by identifying clinically relevant gene fusions

Hand-held biosensor detects breast cancer biomarkers from saliva

Pre-pandemic exercise tied to lower odds of COVID-19 infection and hospitalization

Study reveals partners' discontent over postnatal ward ban

New study reveals inconsistent care in EMS systems across the United States

A century of progress: American Heart Association's historic journey and future directions

Infants of non-White ethnicities are at greater risk of death in England

Study reveals high rates of intellectual disabilities among youth in foster care

Reduced-sugar chocolate made with oat flour rated equal or better than regular chocolate

Machine-learning tool predicts onset of psychosis using MRI brain scans

The effect of wealth-related inequality on undernutrition in children under five

Interpersonal distrust from childhood bullying linked to mental health problems in teens

Combination therapy offers breakthrough in NSCLC treatment

Plant-based diet linked to less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence in prostate cancer patients

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