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FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 40 million people in the United States had a substance use disorder in 2020.

8 Sep 2023

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of a new supportive care patient guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

New hygiene product boosts natural hand barrier against contact infection

Contact infection is among the most common ways pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, spread from one person to another. Hand washing and disinfection are important hygiene practices to minimize the probability of catching infectious diseases.

8 Sep 2023

3D bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models

A review paper by scientists at the Chonnam National University summarized the recent research on bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models.

8 Sep 2023

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

Groundbreaking research published today in Nature Genetics describes the largest-ever study into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels.

8 Sep 2023

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

Close relatives of people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease have a higher risk of developing liver cancer and dying from liver-related diseases, according to a national study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in The Journal of Hepatology.

8 Sep 2023

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Vibrant green leaves sprout from tall fragrant plants sitting neatly in two rows of terracotta pots in Valerie Sponsel's UTSA biology laboratory.

8 Sep 2023

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center administers first targeted gene therapy for ALS

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the first nationwide to administer a targeted gene therapy for patients with a specific form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

8 Sep 2023

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

Researchers performed a meta-analysis on the impact of ketogenic diets on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

8 Sep 2023

Eye-tracking technology can help improve quality of life assessment for older people with dementia

More than 50% of Australians living in residential aged care facilities have a dementia diagnosis, with aged care services around the world preparing for the number of older people aged 65 years and above to double in the next 30 years.

8 Sep 2023

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

A new paper published in The BMJ explores the effect of these drugs used concomitantly on the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

8 Sep 2023

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

The association between specific reproductive factors and the risk of endometrial cancer among women.

8 Sep 2023

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

The association between alcohol consumption and the risk of hospital visits due to alcohol consumption.

8 Sep 2023

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

The impact of individual and combined cardiometabolic risk factors on cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence.

8 Sep 2023

Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) partner to improve access to cancer care in underserved countries

Dr. Laurent Leksell, Elekta’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, and IAEA’s Director General, Dr. Rafael Mariano Grossi meet in Stockholm to discuss reducing the global cancer burden

From Elekta 8 Sep 2023

The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point

I've been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance, or had gone concierge and would no longer see them unless they ponied up a hefty annual fee.

8 Sep 2023

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

More than four years ago, then-President Donald Trump declared an ambitious goal that had bipartisan support: ending the HIV epidemic in the United States.

8 Sep 2023

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

Heat-related illness and deaths in California and the U.S. are on the rise along with temperatures, and an increase in drug use and homelessness is a significant part of the problem, according to public health officials and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

8 Sep 2023

Does caffeine interact with genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease in Asians?

The interaction of caffeine with Leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) genetic risk variants in Asians.

8 Sep 2023

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

Researchers elucidated monkeypox's (mpox) epidemiological and clinical features.

8 Sep 2023

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FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

NCCN publishes new guideline focused on preventing and treating cancer-associated blood clots

New hygiene product boosts natural hand barrier against contact infection

3D bioprinting methods for fabricating bioengineered blood vessel models

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

First-degree relatives of patients with MASLD have higher risk of developing liver-related diseases

UTSA researchers study the mechanism of action of Sweet Annie's medicinal compounds

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center administers first targeted gene therapy for ALS

Ketogenic diet shows promise in addressing hormonal imbalance associated with PCOS

Eye-tracking technology can help improve quality of life assessment for older people with dementia

NSAID use linked to higher risk of blood clots in women of reproductive age, association stronger in women on high-risk hormonal contraception

Are reproductive factors and endometrial cancer risk associated?

Adolescent drinking is associated with a higher risk of acute harm

Cardiometabolic risk factors exponentially raise CVD incidence and mortality rates: a call for comprehensive management

Elekta and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) partner to improve access to cancer care in underserved countries

The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point

In move to slash CDC budget, House Republicans target major HIV program Trump launched

Heat-related deaths are up, and not just because it’s getting hotter

Does caffeine interact with genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease in Asians?

Global case series uncovers Mpox resurgence among previously infected or fully vaccinated individuals

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