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Study reveals some of the fundamental biology of p97 protein in neurodegenerative disease

The p97 protein is one of your body's best garbage disposers. It floats around in your cells looking for signals that a protein is past its shelf life and needs to be trashed.

7 Feb 2023

An approach to review SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections

Researchers present the protocol for their systematic review on SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections.

7 Feb 2023

Scientists discover new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease

A new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease, affecting 40% of people with diabetes, has been discovered by scientists.

7 Feb 2023

UC researcher aims to develop better treatments for KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer diagnoses are increasing more rapidly than any other cancer type while remaining one of the most deadly cancers.

7 Feb 2023

AI can be a powerful tool to help identify lung nodules on chest X-rays

In a pioneering, randomized controlled study evaluating the effect of artificial intelligence (AI)-based software in real clinical practice, researchers found that AI significantly improved the detection of lung nodules on chest X-rays.

7 Feb 2023

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

A new American Heart Association scientific statement provides guidance on staffing, leadership and resource requirements for hospital stroke centers to reduce variability and improve quality of care at stroke centers across the U.S.

7 Feb 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers secure grant to study new treatment method for traumatic brain injury

Indiana University School of Medicine and National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) researchers are collaborating to study a new treatment method for traumatic brain injury (TBI) thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

7 Feb 2023

The Pill Club reaches $18.3 million Medicaid fraud settlement with California

The Pill Club, an online women's pharmacy, has reached an $18.3 million settlement with California authorities over claims it defrauded the state's Medicaid program by prescribing birth control pills without adequate consultation and shipping tens of thousands of female condoms to customers who didn't want them.

7 Feb 2023

Does alcohol consumption increase dementia risk?

A recent study examines the association between alcohol use and dementia risk, as well as changes in the drinking pattern.

7 Feb 2023

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Researchers investigate the obstetric and neonatal outcomes in unvaccinated pregnant females infected with the SARS-CoV-2.

7 Feb 2023

Novel type of combination therapy shows potential in acute myeloid leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of cancer that originates in the bone marrow, rapidly spreads to the blood and can quickly cause death if not treated promptly.

7 Feb 2023

People who regularly drink coffee have significantly lower blood pressure

Drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure. People who drink two or three cups of coffee a day have lower blood pressure than those who drink just one cup or none at all.

7 Feb 2023

Mucus-based bioactive gel could replace the clinical gold standard of autografting

Molecules from mucus can be used to produce synthetic bone graft material and help with the healing of larger bone loss, a new study found.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds high levels of hydrogen peroxide in pancreatic cancer cells

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are reputed for their involvement in carcinogenesis. Results from a study published in the journal Angewandte Chemie have now shown that the level of one such ROS,

7 Feb 2023

Immunosuppressive drug methotrexate linked to increased risk of three types of skin cancer

The immunosuppressive drug methotrexate (MTX) can be linked to an elevated risk of three types of skin cancer, a new study by University of Gothenburg researchers shows.

7 Feb 2023

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

A study involving 800 children shows inclusion of sugar in their diet and early interruption of breastfeeding to be the main factors that contribute to the appearance of dental caries by age 2.

7 Feb 2023

USC researchers identify two promising avenues for developing new ALS treatments

Each year in the U.S., 5,000 patients receive a diagnosis of ALS, an incurable neurodegenerative disease that will likely kill them within two to five years.

7 Feb 2023

Early treatment of diabetes-related eye disease does not improve visual acuity

While early treatment of diabetes-related eye disease slowed progression to severe disease, it did not improve visual acuity compared with treating more severe disease once it developed, according to a clinical study from the DRCR Retina Network.

7 Feb 2023

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

The human brain prepares skilled movements such as playing the piano, competing in athletics, or dancing by 'zipping and unzipping' information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed, a new study reveals.

7 Feb 2023

The nature of the immune responses induced by various COVID-19 vaccines developed using different platforms and formulations

Researchers reviewed existing achievements and shortcomings in SARS-CoV-2 vaccine platforms, as well as future-generation vaccine considerations.

7 Feb 2023

Research News and Research

Study reveals some of the fundamental biology of p97 protein in neurodegenerative disease

An approach to review SARS-CoV-2 and Strongyloides stercoralis coinfections

Scientists discover new way to reduce progression of diabetic kidney disease

UC researcher aims to develop better treatments for KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer

AI can be a powerful tool to help identify lung nodules on chest X-rays

New scientific statement proposes ideal foundational requirements for stroke centers

IU School of Medicine researchers secure grant to study new treatment method for traumatic brain injury

The Pill Club reaches $18.3 million Medicaid fraud settlement with California

Does alcohol consumption increase dementia risk?

Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy increases risk of complications for mother and infant

Novel type of combination therapy shows potential in acute myeloid leukemia

People who regularly drink coffee have significantly lower blood pressure

Mucus-based bioactive gel could replace the clinical gold standard of autografting

Study finds high levels of hydrogen peroxide in pancreatic cancer cells

Immunosuppressive drug methotrexate linked to increased risk of three types of skin cancer

Early interruption of breastfeeding and sugar consumption contribute to dental caries by age 2

USC researchers identify two promising avenues for developing new ALS treatments

Early treatment of diabetes-related eye disease does not improve visual acuity

Study finds a shift in information states within the brain when performing skilled tasks

The nature of the immune responses induced by various COVID-19 vaccines developed using different platforms and formulations

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