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Distinct genomic patterns of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors may help with early diagnosis

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common genetic condition, affecting 1 in 3000 individuals, and people with NF1 are at greater risk of developing a rare, aggressive form of cancer.

4 Jan 2023

Research offers a cost-effectiveness analysis of anticoagulant drugs for cancer-associated thrombosis

Newly published research out of the University of Cincinnati and the University of California-Davis shows that direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) drugs are more effective and are more cost-effective than low molecular weight heparin for treating cancer-associated thrombosis.

4 Jan 2023

New type of CRISPR gene scissors discovered

Like humans, bacteria and archaea can be attacked by viruses. These microorganisms have developed their own immune defense strategies against their pathogens.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

Rare cell types can have an undue influence on human health. Previous research has suggested that a subset of astrocytes - star-shaped cells in the brain and spinal cord - may be responsible for multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease in which the immune system attacks the covering that protects nerves.

4 Jan 2023

Synthetic tissue repairs injuries and restores normal erectile function in pig model

Scientists have developed a synthetic tissue that repairs injuries and restores normal erectile function in a pig model, in a study publishing January 4 in the journal Matter.

4 Jan 2023

How do parents respond to messages that discourage soda, encourage water or both?

A recent study found that messaging campaigns discouraging the consumption of unhealthy beverages were more promising than those promoting healthy drinks among parents in the United States.

4 Jan 2023

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

Researchers conducted a literature review to determine whether platelet-rich plasma therapy could help slow disease progression through lung regeneration in patients with chronic respiratory disease.

4 Jan 2023

RQM+ Launches Clinical Trial Services

RQM+ today announced the launch of its clinical trial services division to complete its full complement of MedTech contract research organization (CRO) services.

From RQM+ 4 Jan 2023

Study shows the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing in prenatal rare disease diagnosis

A clinical research team from the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) leads the discovery of applying amniotic fluid cells obtained during 16-24 weeks of pregnancy as a novel sample type for RNA-sequencing in prenatal diagnosis to help more families with tailored clinical management.

4 Jan 2023

New insights into the bioavailability and hepatoxicity risk of neonicotinoids

Researchers quantified the residues of eight neonicotinoids in human bile samples to understand the association between internal neonicotinoid exposure and hepatotoxic outcomes.

4 Jan 2023

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Researchers assessed the function of lipids in metabolic diseases.

4 Jan 2023

Physical activity inhibits the production of insulin

When a fruit fly starts walking or flying, its insulin-producing cells are immediately inhibited. This could be one explanation for why exercise promotes health.

4 Jan 2023

Researchers discover new cellular component with importance for the sense of smell

Researchers at Umeå University have discovered a previously unknown cellular component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to perceive smell.

4 Jan 2023

Over £17 million funding to support children affected by domestic abuse

The funding will develop early intervention strategies to prevent violence against women and girls, the Safeguarding Minister announced today [4 January].

4 Jan 2023

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for covered California subsidies

If having the family on your employer-sponsored health plan has been a financial hardship, or outright impossible to afford, help may be on the way.

4 Jan 2023

Public health agencies try to restore trust as they fight misinformation

By the summer of 2021, Phil Maytubby, deputy CEO of the health department here, was concerned to see the numbers of people getting vaccinated against covid-19 slipping after an initially robust response.

4 Jan 2023

The interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression

A recent Journal of Affective Disorders study examined the interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression.

4 Jan 2023

High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

A new study in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology aimed to characterize the characteristics, prevalence, determinants, distribution, and psychosocial burden of multi-FA among adults and children in the US.

3 Jan 2023

Precise 3D imaging can help measure radiation during cancer treatment

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging developed at the University of Michigan.

3 Jan 2023

Voice and face recognition are more closely linked than previously thought

To recognize a famous voice, human brains use the same center that lights up when the speaker's face is presented, finds a clever neuroscience study where participants were asked to identify U.S. presidents.

3 Jan 2023

Research News and Research

Distinct genomic patterns of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors may help with early diagnosis

Research offers a cost-effectiveness analysis of anticoagulant drugs for cancer-associated thrombosis

New type of CRISPR gene scissors discovered

Researchers develop new tool to isolate and analyze rare astrocyte regulators

Synthetic tissue repairs injuries and restores normal erectile function in pig model

How do parents respond to messages that discourage soda, encourage water or both?

Is platelet-rich plasma therapy beneficial in treating chronic respiratory disease?

RQM+ Launches Clinical Trial Services

Study shows the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing in prenatal rare disease diagnosis

New insights into the bioavailability and hepatoxicity risk of neonicotinoids

The relationship between metabolic disease and alternations in lipid homeostasis

Physical activity inhibits the production of insulin

Researchers discover new cellular component with importance for the sense of smell

Over £17 million funding to support children affected by domestic abuse

Many families with unaffordable employer coverage now eligible for covered California subsidies

Public health agencies try to restore trust as they fight misinformation

The interrelationship between diet, physical health, and depression

High burden of multi-food allergies among children and adults in the U.S.

Precise 3D imaging can help measure radiation during cancer treatment

Voice and face recognition are more closely linked than previously thought

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