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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

25 Aug 2023

Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of undiagnosed diabetes in men under 40

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is more common in older individuals with long-term Type 2 diabetes. However, emerging research at Saint Louis University School of Medicine has found that ED indicates undiagnosed prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in young men under 40.

25 Aug 2023

UAB researchers show beneficial effect of verapamil for patients with Type 1 diabetes

In 2012, University of Alabama at Birmingham researcher Anath Shalev, M.D., reported that a decades-old blood pressure medication called verapamil completely reversed diabetes in animal models.

25 Aug 2023

NIH and VentureWell select winners and honorable mentions of the DEBUT Challenge

The National Institutes of Health and the higher education non-profit VentureWell have selected 10 winners and five honorable mentions of the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge, who are set to receive prizes totaling $145,000.

25 Aug 2023

Water quality may play a role in NTM pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis

High levels of some minerals and metals in environmental water supplies may increase the risk of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis, according to a new study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

25 Aug 2023

Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis

Beginning as far back as ten years before even being diagnosed, women with endometriosis utilise the healthcare system more than women without this chronic illness.

25 Aug 2023

New research sheds light on role of KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a functional role for KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer and rapidly translated these findings into a novel therapeutic approach combining a KRAS G12D inhibitor with immune checkpoint inhibitors for early- and late-stage KRAS G12D-mutant pancreatic cancer.

24 Aug 2023

Women with pre-eclampsia undergo accelerated aging during pregnancy

Pre-eclampsia, a life-threatening surge in blood pressure, is an enigmatic condition. Each year, it causes the deaths of more than 70,000 women worldwide. Because scientists do not know what causes it, they lack targeted strategies to treat it.

24 Aug 2023

KAUST researchers refute challenges to targeted cancer therapy

Drugs that inhibit a key protein should offer new targeted cancer therapy for leukemia and breast cancer.

24 Aug 2023

Brain circuitry repair offers hope for new Parkinson's disease treatments

Van Andel Institute scientists have identified a series of processes that help the brain adapt to damage caused by breakdowns in circuits that govern movement, cognition and sensory perception.

24 Aug 2023

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

A gene variant found almost exclusively in the genomes of people of African ancestry increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to an international study of nearly 198,000 participants with this genetic background.

23 Aug 2023

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Highly challenging to sequence and long overlooked, the human Y chromosome's contributions to health and disease remain largely unknown.

23 Aug 2023

Stowers researchers reveal why certain anti-cancer drugs can cause unexpected side effects

With around 90% of drugs failing to make it to market, the potential for improving efficiency within the drug development industry is clear. Drugs designed to combat cancers suffer similar rates of failure for many reasons.

23 Aug 2023

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Worldwide, the practice of preparing agricultural fields by burning crop residue contributes large quantities of gaseous pollutants and aerosol particles to the atmosphere and is a known cardiorespiratory health hazard.

23 Aug 2023

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels

A 2023 survey from the American Heart Association conducted by The Harris Poll, found that a majority (70%) of heart attack and stroke survivors are unaware that LDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as 'bad cholesterol.'

23 Aug 2023

New kidney tissue model could help assess safety of immunotherapy drugs

A growing repertoire of cell and molecule-based immunotherapies is offering patients with indomitable cancers new hope by mobilizing their immune systems against tumor cells.

23 Aug 2023

Study unveils how Cutibacterium acnes boosts epidermal lipids for enhanced barrier protection

The role of Cutibacterium acnes in improving the skin's barrier function.

23 Aug 2023

Scientists find way to 'press self-destruct button' in gastric cancer associated with Epstein-Barr Virus

Now, scientists at The Wistar Institute have discovered a potential target for gastric cancers associated with Epstein-Barr Virus; study results were published in the journal mBio.

22 Aug 2023

Max Planck Florida receives NIH funding to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease

Max Planck Florida will be able to expand their research program to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease with new support.

22 Aug 2023

$2.8 million awarded to translate research on how cancer cells evolve and compete into patient care

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded Cleveland Clinic's Jacob Scott, M.D., D.Phil., and collaborators $2.8 million to translate research on how cancer cells evolve and compete into patient care.

22 Aug 2023

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Further Reading

New guideline supports use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs for pediatric dental pain

Erectile dysfunction can be a sign of undiagnosed diabetes in men under 40

UAB researchers show beneficial effect of verapamil for patients with Type 1 diabetes

NIH and VentureWell select winners and honorable mentions of the DEBUT Challenge

Water quality may play a role in NTM pulmonary infections in people with cystic fibrosis

Women with endometriosis have more contact with healthcare providers in the years prior to diagnosis

New research sheds light on role of KRAS mutations in pancreatic cancer

Women with pre-eclampsia undergo accelerated aging during pregnancy

KAUST researchers refute challenges to targeted cancer therapy

Brain circuitry repair offers hope for new Parkinson's disease treatments

New gene variant linked to Parkinson's disease found in people of African ancestry

First complete sequences of multiple human Y chromosomes shed light on its evolution and biology

Stowers researchers reveal why certain anti-cancer drugs can cause unexpected side effects

New study to investigate link between agricultural fire smoke and dementia risk

Study: Nearly half of heart attack and stroke survivors don't know their LDL cholesterol levels

New kidney tissue model could help assess safety of immunotherapy drugs

Study unveils how Cutibacterium acnes boosts epidermal lipids for enhanced barrier protection

Scientists find way to 'press self-destruct button' in gastric cancer associated with Epstein-Barr Virus

Max Planck Florida receives NIH funding to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease

$2.8 million awarded to translate research on how cancer cells evolve and compete into patient care

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