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Application of data science in health research to benefit the African population

Researchers discuss the importance of data science for health research that would significantly benefit the African population.

4 Oct 2023

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

The role of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease.

4 Oct 2023

Evonetix places first DNA synthesis development platform at Imperial College London

External placement marks a key milestone in the development of Evonetix’s benchtop DNA synthesis technology in preparation for customer use and commercialization.

From Evonetix 4 Oct 2023

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Researchers conducted a population-based study with a case–control design in rural areas of Honduras in Central America to examine whether wood cookstove use by indigenous populations was associated with increased risk of stomach cancers, including gastric adenocarcinoma.

4 Oct 2023

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries.

4 Oct 2023

Study demonstrates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health

Young people's mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioral difficulties than before the pandemic hit, a comprehensive new study has shown.

4 Oct 2023

Review of Oregon's assisted dying law finds significant data gaps

There are critical gaps in the data provided on doctor assisted deaths in Oregon, USA, amid rising numbers of participants, finds a review of the process over the past 25 years, published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

4 Oct 2023

The cut-off for HbA1c-based diagnosis of diabetes may be too high in women

Researchers compare the distribution of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in premenopausal women and men of the same age.

4 Oct 2023

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

There are striking inequalities in the provision of major (aortic) heart valve replacement surgery across England, with women, Black and Asian people, and those living in areas of deprivation much less likely to receive the life-saving procedure, suggests a large data analysis, published in the open access journal Open Heart.

4 Oct 2023

What mobile clinics in dollar general parking lots say about health care in rural America

On a hot July morning, customers at the Dollar General along a two-lane highway northwest of Nashville didn't seem to notice signs of the chain store’s foray into mobile health care, particularly in rural America.

4 Oct 2023

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

The connection between the CHD gene and autism-related gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.

4 Oct 2023

Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

Whether human chorionic gonadotropin could expedite tunica albuginea restructuring to aid penile development.

4 Oct 2023

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Researchers reviewed existing data on the neurodegenerative effects of astrocyte-derived lipocalin-2 (LCN-2).

4 Oct 2023

Haier Biomedical introduces revolutionary TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers

Haier Biomedical is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of energy efficient TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers for pharmaceutical, clinical research and public health laboratories.

From Haier Biomedical 4 Oct 2023

Sphere Fluidics’ Cyto-Mine system selected by FairJourney Biologics to advance cell line development workflows

Sphere Fluidics, a company developing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, today announced the Cyto-Mine® platform has been selected by FairJourney Biologics, a world leading end-to-end antibody partner, providing integrated services across antibody discovery, engineering, and production, to expand its cell line development capabilities.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 4 Oct 2023

Ubiquigent collaborates with Imperial College London on DUB probe discovery to facilitate preclinical and clinical target engagement studies

Ubiquigent Limited (Ubiquigent), a drug discovery and development company harnessing novel deubiquitinase (DUB) modulators as new therapeutics for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced it is supporting a PhD student in the Institute of Chemical Biology EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Chemical Biology, at Imperial College London.

From Ubiquigent Limited 4 Oct 2023

Can viruses in our gut be a game changer for health?

Bryan Hsu, funded by a $1.9 million award, aims to explore the role of lytic bacteriophages in mammalian guts, specifically focusing on their interaction with gut bacteria. Through innovative models, the study seeks to elucidate whether phages, known to infect bacteria, could significantly impact gut health or be leveraged to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.

3 Oct 2023

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

New research from the University of Oslo reveals antiviral drugs could help preserve insulin production in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, potentially slowing down or even preventing the disease. The study, building on earlier findings linking enterovirus to type 1 diabetes, showed that antiviral treatment led to maintained insulin production, proposing a new therapeutic avenue to treat and mitigate the progression of type 1 diabetes.

3 Oct 2023

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

New research being presented at this year's Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (2-6 Oct) finds that cigarette smoking increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in part by affecting a variety of metabolites - small chemicals produced in the processes of metabolism - that circulate in the bloodstream.

3 Oct 2023

Universal screening: A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

Dr. Emily K. Sims discusses the crucial role of universal type 1 diabetes (T1D) screening in early detection, especially in individuals without a family history, at the EASD Annual Meeting. This proactive approach, aligned with disease-modifying therapies, aims to prevent severe diabetic ketoacidosis episodes, marking a stride towards better management of T1D.

3 Oct 2023

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Application of data science in health research to benefit the African population

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

Evonetix places first DNA synthesis development platform at Imperial College London

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

Study demonstrates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health

Review of Oregon's assisted dying law finds significant data gaps

The cut-off for HbA1c-based diagnosis of diabetes may be too high in women

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

What mobile clinics in dollar general parking lots say about health care in rural America

Study reveals link between CHD8 gene, gut abnormalities, and autism-related behaviors

Can human chorionic gonadotropin supplements enhance penile growth?

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Haier Biomedical introduces revolutionary TwinCool Frequency Conversion ULT Freezers

Sphere Fluidics’ Cyto-Mine system selected by FairJourney Biologics to advance cell line development workflows

Ubiquigent collaborates with Imperial College London on DUB probe discovery to facilitate preclinical and clinical target engagement studies

Can viruses in our gut be a game changer for health?

Antiviral treatment emerges as a potential game-changer in curbing type 1 diabetes progression

New insights into how smoking influences certain metabolites to increase type 2 diabetes risk

Universal screening: A game-changer in early detection and management of type 1 diabetes

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