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Study discovers a new endocytic pathway in budding yeast

Endocytosis is an important cellular process through which cells internalize substances such as water and nutrients.

25 Sep 2023

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

Inflammation is the sign that our body is defending itself against an aggression. But when this response escalates, for example in the brain, it can lead to serious neurological or psychiatric diseases.

25 Sep 2023

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Researchers compared two commercially available blood tests based on the biomarker p-tau217 for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in 294 patients. Both tests demonstrated robust diagnostic capabilities, strongly correlating with established Alzheimer's biomarkers from PET scans.

24 Sep 2023

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

22 Sep 2023

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

The ability of cancer cells to metastasize, or spread from one part of the body to another, is one of the reasons why cancer can be extremely challenging to treat.

22 Sep 2023

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major infectious disease worldwide and contributes to high mortality and massive economic burden. Hospital mortality among the severe CAP (SCAP) remains high, ranging from 25% to more than 50%.

22 Sep 2023

7 Tesla MRI reveals new insights into sleep regulation and light stimulation of the brain

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liège (BE) Institute, using ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI, are providing a better understanding of how sleep is regulated.

22 Sep 2023

Researchers develop novel ultrasound imaging technique to view macrophages in real time

Macrophages are little cells vital to the immune system and could possibly inform cell-based therapies for a variety of medical conditions.

22 Sep 2023

Atellica Solution Portfolio: Engineering predictability in a highly unpredictable lab environment

In this interview, News Med talks to Lisa Cratty about the unpredictable lab environment and engineering predictability.

From Siemens Healthineers 22 Sep 2023

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

While most individuals impacted by COVID-19 experience milder symptoms and recover within a few weeks, the global pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to pose a significant health challenge.

21 Sep 2023

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

AI-driven software significantly speeds up the detection of large vessel occlusion in stroke patients, reducing treatment time and potentially improving outcomes. The automated system was linked to a 60% drop in mortality rates in a clinical trial across four comprehensive stroke centers.

21 Sep 2023

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link traumatic brain injury (TBI) with dementia, according to a recently published hypothesis in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, a journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

21 Sep 2023

Cornell researchers receive NIH grant to launch new center for developing point-of-care diagnostic devices

An interdisciplinary team led by Cornell has received a five-year grant to launch a new center for engineering, testing and commercializing point-of-care diagnostic devices that will have international reach.

21 Sep 2023

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers have developed a wearable optical device for early detection of hemorrhage during labor or after childbirth.

21 Sep 2023

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and Harvard University have uncovered a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury.

21 Sep 2023

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Philippine Heart Association will host ACC Asia 2023 on September 29-30 in Manila, Philippines. According to recent research, among the 18.6 million heart disease-related deaths worldwide in 2019, 58% occurred in Asia.

21 Sep 2023

Brain activity changes predict recovery from early PTSD symptoms

After a traumatic experience, most people recover without incident, but some people - between 2% and 10%- develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause debilitating symptoms of anxiety due to emotional dysregulation.

21 Sep 2023

Can deep brain stimulation unlock the cure for severe depression?

A multidisciplinary team of clinicians, engineers, and neuroscientists has identified a unique biomarker in the brain that indicates recovery from treatment-resistant depression, utilizing deep brain stimulation (DBS) and artificial intelligence. The discovery, which allows for real-time monitoring and tailoring of treatment, could revolutionize the approach to managing severe forms of depression.

21 Sep 2023

USC develops innovative system for conducting preclinical research on potential stroke treatments

To test new stroke treatments, a research team from the Keck School of Medicine of USC develops a more rigorous system for conducting preclinical research that could lead to more successful clinical trials.

20 Sep 2023

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the burden of fibromyalgia

Patients living with fibromyalgia (FM) – a disease that predominantly affects women and is characterized by chronic pain, fatigue and brain fog – often find limited treatment options and a scarcity of explanations for their symptoms.

20 Sep 2023

Imaging News and Research

Study discovers a new endocytic pathway in budding yeast

Scientists decode the marker protein that can be used to ‘‘see’’ neuroinflammation

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

Mechanoresilient cancer cells more prone to metastasis

Omics analysis identifies new biomarkers for predicting mortality in patients with pneumonia

7 Tesla MRI reveals new insights into sleep regulation and light stimulation of the brain

Researchers develop novel ultrasound imaging technique to view macrophages in real time

Atellica Solution Portfolio: Engineering predictability in a highly unpredictable lab environment

Cough analysis as a tool to predict severe pneumonia in COVID-19 patients

AI slashes stroke treatment time and saves lives in new study

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Cornell researchers receive NIH grant to launch new center for developing point-of-care diagnostic devices

Researchers develop wearable optical device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage

Scientists uncover a crucial component for restoring functional activity after spinal cord injury

ACC Asia 2023 to bring together experts to improve cardiovascular care

Brain activity changes predict recovery from early PTSD symptoms

Can deep brain stimulation unlock the cure for severe depression?

USC develops innovative system for conducting preclinical research on potential stroke treatments

Cognitive behavioral therapy can significantly reduce the burden of fibromyalgia

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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