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Willow bark may be the source of a new antiviral drug

Scientists have found that specially processed samples of willow bark extract have an antiviral effect which isn’t seen in already known medical compounds from willow bark, such as salicylic acid, the precursor to modern aspirin.

13 Nov 2023

New hope for TB patients as UNITE4TB launches clinical trial program

Today, UNITE4TB, an international public-private partnership striving to fast-track the development of innovative Tuberculosis (TB) treatments, announced the start of its phase 2B/C clinical trial program with the first participant enrolled at its trial site in Cape Town, South Africa.

13 Nov 2023

Vitamin D supplementation may reduce future dementia risk, study suggests

Everyone knows that vitamin D is vital for healthy bones and a stronger immune system but could low levels be a major driver of Alzheimer’s and age-related cognitive decline?

13 Nov 2023

Crown Bioscience launches large-scale organoid panel screening platform for accelerated preclinical oncology drug discovery

Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organization (CRO) and JSR Life Sciences company, today announced the launch of its ground-breaking service offering, OrganoidXploreTM.

13 Nov 2023

Mary Kay Ash Foundation and UT Southwestern celebrate five years of successful collaboration in advancing cancer research

The Mary Kay Ash Foundation℠, a decades-long leader and advocate for finding cures for cancers affecting women, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, in Dallas, Texas, are celebrating five years of collaborative success on the International Postdoctoral Scholars in Cancer Research Fellowship program.

13 Nov 2023

New report underscores the waitlist crisis for children seeking autism diagnosis and evaluation

Cognoa, a leading child development and behavioral health company, today published a new report, The State of Pediatric Autism Diagnosis in the U.S.: Gridlocks, Inequities and Missed Opportunities Persist, that underscores the longstanding waitlist crisis for children and their families seeking a diagnosis of developmental delays and autism evaluation.

13 Nov 2023

Food allergies may be linked to increased cardiovascular death risk, study finds

Sensitivity to common food allergens such as dairy and peanuts could be an important and previously unappreciated cause of heart disease, new research suggests – and the increased risk for cardiovascular death includes people without obvious food allergies.

13 Nov 2023

Liberal blood transfusion may reduce recurrence risk, improve survival in heart attack patients with anemia

An international clinical trial led by physician Jeffrey L. Carson, distinguished professor of medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, found that a liberal blood transfusion given to patients who have had a heart attack and have anemia may reduce the risk of a reoccurrence and improve survival rates.

12 Nov 2023

Multi-ancestry study reveals 187 new genetic risk factors for prostate cancer

In a comprehensive multi-ancestry GWAS meta-analysis, researchers identified 451 risk variants for prostate cancer, including 187 new variants, demonstrating the utility of such studies across diverse populations. This analysis not only increased understanding of genetic risk factors but also differentiated between aggressive and non-aggressive prostate cancer types, underscoring the potential of genetic risk scoring in guiding screening and early detection strategies.

12 Nov 2023

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

University of California, Irvine researchers have identified a gene expressed during regeneration that is critical for muscle repair.

12 Nov 2023

Open-science triumph: Crowdsourced initiative yields potent SARS-CoV-2 antivirals

In this study, researchers harnessed crowdsourcing and open science to develop new antivirals against SARS-CoV-2, focusing on its main protease, Mpro. Their approach led to the discovery of potent compounds, including one with high efficacy in cell lines and cross-reactivity against various COVID-19 variants, demonstrating the potential of collaborative and transparent drug discovery in tackling global health crises.

12 Nov 2023

Researchers identify key factors involved in DNA repair mechanism

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified key factors in the mechanism behind DNA repair in our bodies.

12 Nov 2023

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Study investigates how maternal metabolic conditions like pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, and obesity mediate the risk of neurodevelopmental conditions in children. It highlights the significant role of obstetric and neonatal complications in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managing these complications to mitigate children's risk of developing conditions like ADHD and autism.

12 Nov 2023

Australian study shows combined genomic screening for major hereditary diseases is cost-effective and health-saving

In an Australian study published in EClinicalMedicine, researchers evaluated the impact of a combined genomic screening program for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and familial hypercholesterolemia in young adults. The program proved to be cost-effective, reducing healthcare costs and averting numerous health events, while emphasizing the need for further optimization and equitable access within public healthcare systems.

12 Nov 2023

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Research explores the advancements, challenges, and economic implications of gene therapy for various diseases, including inherited blood disorders, malignancies treated with CAR-T cells, and diseases targeted by in vivo AAV vectors. The review highlights the transformative potential of gene therapies while acknowledging the complexities in manufacturing, safety, efficacy, and long-term durability.

12 Nov 2023

Heart attack patients without traditional risk factors have high levels of coronary calcium, study finds

While high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking are well known heart disease risks, not everyone who has a heart attack has them.

11 Nov 2023

Lowering sodium intake can help reduce blood pressure

Nearly everyone can lower their blood pressure, even people currently on blood pressure-reducing drugs, by lowering their sodium intake, reports a new study from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

11 Nov 2023

DZNE neuroscientist receives grant to study link between neurodegenerative diseases and mental health

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's can be associated to depression and anxiety. Dr. Sabine Krabbe, a neuroscientist at DZNE's Bonn site, is receiving 1.2 million US dollars from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to understand the mechanisms involved in the onset of these syndromes.

10 Nov 2023

Mini-summit to address how informatics can help resolve health effects of climate change

Regenstrief Institute, the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) are hosting a mini-summit at the AMIA 2023 Annual Symposium to address how informatics can help resolve health issues caused by climate change.

10 Nov 2023

Howard Meyers commits $25 million to MD Anderson to establish Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing

Howard Meyers, of Dallas, Texas, a member of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors (BOV), has committed $25 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to establish the Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing.

10 Nov 2023

Research News and Research

Willow bark may be the source of a new antiviral drug

New hope for TB patients as UNITE4TB launches clinical trial program

Vitamin D supplementation may reduce future dementia risk, study suggests

Crown Bioscience launches large-scale organoid panel screening platform for accelerated preclinical oncology drug discovery

Mary Kay Ash Foundation and UT Southwestern celebrate five years of successful collaboration in advancing cancer research

New report underscores the waitlist crisis for children seeking autism diagnosis and evaluation

Food allergies may be linked to increased cardiovascular death risk, study finds

Liberal blood transfusion may reduce recurrence risk, improve survival in heart attack patients with anemia

Multi-ancestry study reveals 187 new genetic risk factors for prostate cancer

UCI researchers discover gene critical for muscle repair

Open-science triumph: Crowdsourced initiative yields potent SARS-CoV-2 antivirals

Researchers identify key factors involved in DNA repair mechanism

Maternal metabolic conditions linked to children's neurodevelopmental risks, study shows

Australian study shows combined genomic screening for major hereditary diseases is cost-effective and health-saving

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Heart attack patients without traditional risk factors have high levels of coronary calcium, study finds

Lowering sodium intake can help reduce blood pressure

DZNE neuroscientist receives grant to study link between neurodegenerative diseases and mental health

Mini-summit to address how informatics can help resolve health effects of climate change

Howard Meyers commits $25 million to MD Anderson to establish Meyers Institute for Oncology Nursing

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