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Microplastics in the bloodstream may pose hidden risks to brain health

Trapped immune cells laden with microplastics starve the brain of oxygen—mouse study links vascular blockages to memory loss and motor deficits, with lingering risks even after symptoms fade.

23 Jan 2025

Evaluating CIH counseling for cancer patients

Complementary and integrative healthcare (CIH) is a significant aspect of cancer care, with many patients seeking these approaches to manage symptoms and side effects of treatment. A controlled implementation study, titled 'CCC-Integrativ', was conducted to evaluate the effects of an interprofessional evidence-based counseling program for CIH in enhancing patient activation among cancer patients.

22 Jan 2025

Inflammasome proteins found to prevent cancer by regulating stem cells

A group of immune proteins called the inflammasome can help prevent blood stem cells from becoming malignant by removing certain receptors from their surfaces and blocking cancer gene activity, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Jan 2025

PFAS in US water linked to increased cancer risk

A study links PFAS contamination in drinking water to increased cancer risks, highlighting significant impacts on digestive, endocrine, and respiratory systems.

16 Jan 2025

Inflammasome protects stem cells from becoming cancerous

13 Jan 2025

Study finds lack of air conditioning increases health risks from wildfire smoke

As Los Angeles County battles the most destructive wildfires in its history, a new study suggest that US policies should prioritize equity and education regarding the measures people can take to protect themselves from the harmful pollutants in wildfire smoke.

10 Jan 2025

Innovative tablet combination shows promise in fighting Trichuris trichiura and other helminths

A new tablet combining albendazole and ivermectin is safe and more effective than albendazole alone in treating Trichuris trichiura and other soil-transmitted helminths (STH), according to a clinical trial conducted by the STOP consortium and led by the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by "la Caixa" Foundation.

10 Jan 2025

RNAConnect Debuts The New UltraMarathonRT® RT-qPCR Kit to Improve Reliability Of Gene Expression Analysis

UltraMarathonRT® RT-qPCR Kit offers unmatched data reliability and sensitivity for gene expression studies, streamlining workflows and preserving RNA integrity.

From RNAConnect 10 Jan 2025

Study reveals widespread microplastic contamination in U.S. West Coast fish and shellfish

Researchers measure the levels of anthropogenic particles present in various seafood caught along the West Coat of the United States.

9 Jan 2025

Pupil changes play key role in memory formation

Cornell University researchers have found the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.

1 Jan 2025

Freezing Point Osmometry in Life Science Applications

Osmometry is a method to determine a sample´s osmolality. This is the total number of osmotically active particles solved in a solution. These particles influence the colligative properties of the solution, which include the boiling and freezing point but also the vapor pressure for instance.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 27 Dec 2024

Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases

The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe, has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning.

26 Dec 2024

Dual-functional Qx-D scaffolds hold immense promise for treating infected bone defects

In the realm of orthopedic medicine, the challenge of managing infected bone defects (IBDs) has persisted as a significant hurdle.

24 Dec 2024

Eyelashes as natural liquid deflectors for clear vision

Throughout human evolution, body and facial hair have notably diminished, yet eyelashes have remained a distinguishing feature.

20 Dec 2024

Radboud study links lockdowns to heightened immune reactions post-pandemic

Research from Radboud university medical center shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms.

19 Dec 2024

Precision in every drop: Inside Hamilton’s syringe technology

NewsMedical spoke with Hamilton Company about its syringe technology, custom syringe solutions, and syringe accessories for multi-industry use.

From Hamilton Lab 16 Dec 2024

Caltech develops microrobots for precise drug delivery

In the future, delivering therapeutic drugs exactly where they are needed within the body could be the task of miniature robots. Not little metal humanoid or even bio-mimicking robots; think instead of tiny bubble-like spheres.

11 Dec 2024

Elevated PGE2 levels drive age-related skin changes and cancer risk

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 21 on November 18, 2024, entitled, "Prostaglandin E2 regulates senescence and post-senescence neoplastic escape in primary human keratinocytes."

11 Dec 2024

Exercise enhances memory for up to 24 hours, study finds

The short-term boost our brains get after we do exercise persists throughout the following day, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

9 Dec 2024

Lab-grown tumor organoids predict patient response to CAR T cell therapy

For the first time, researchers used lab-grown organoids created from tumors of individuals with glioblastoma (GBM) to accurately model a patient's response to CAR T cell therapy in real time.

9 Dec 2024