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Air pollution increases emergency department visits

Increases in levels of particulate matter in the air, even within World Health Organization guidelines, correspond with an increase in the number of patients going to the hospital emergency department, according to research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Wednesday).

15 Oct 2024

Experimental drug RK-33 shows promise in treating breast cancer bone metastasis

In a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, the drug RK-33 has demonstrated promise in treating breast cancer that has spread to the bone (breast cancer bone metastasis). RK-33 was previously shown to help treat other types of cancer and viral illnesses.

15 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover role of the cerebellum in motor learning

Do you remember the name of your second-grade teacher or what you ate for lunch today? Those memories may be separated by decades, but both are considered long-term memories.

15 Oct 2024

SU2C announces grants to support cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced grants to several teams of leading cancer investigators in support of cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers including head and neck, pediatric, pancreatic, breast, rectal and gastro-esophageal cancers, as well as research focused on how the microbiome communicates with the immune system.

15 Oct 2024

New method aims to improve lung transplant access for hard-to-match candidates

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) have developed a new method that could potentially help provide better access to lung transplant for transplant candidates who are hard to match because of their blood type or height.

15 Oct 2024

Koç University researcher advances bladder monitoring with ERC grant

Dr. Levent Beker from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University, once again received European Research Council (ERC) support for his scientific research that focuses on improving the quality of our daily lives.

15 Oct 2024

Study highlights sarcopenia's impact on elderly patients with diabetes

As global populations age, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its associated complications, such as sarcopenia, continues to rise.

15 Oct 2024

Age influences emotional reactions to rising temperatures

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a Washington State University-led study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it – age.

15 Oct 2024

Obesity linked to increased cardiovascular risks in Middle Eastern women

Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% of women and 31.4% of men in this region.

15 Oct 2024

New imaging technology enhances real-time observation of living organoids

Organoids, which are 3D miniature organs that mimic the structure and function of human organs, play an essential role in disease research and drug development.

15 Oct 2024

New test developed to simplify the diagnosis of allergies

Researchers at the University of Bern and Bern University Hospital have developed a test to simplify the diagnosis of allergies.

15 Oct 2024

California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions

More than half of the 410 hospitals in California have at least one building that likely wouldn't be able to operate after a major earthquake hit their region, and with many institutions claiming they don't have the money to meet a 2030 legal deadline for earthquake retrofits, the state is now granting relief to some while ramping up pressure on others to get the work done.

15 Oct 2024

Study warns of increasing Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases among children in California

Recent cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children underscore the effectiveness of mcf-NGS for early detection and timely treatment in non-endemic areas.

15 Oct 2024

Compassionate approaches needed for miscarriage management in Canada

Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, can have devastating emotional effects, but it is poorly managed in Canada.

15 Oct 2024

New research highlights barriers to helmet use among cyclists

Wearing a helmet can prevent brain injury and deaths in cyclists, yet many do not wear a helmet. New research presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress today (Tuesday) suggests that this is largely due to issues of convenience and comfort.

14 Oct 2024

Half of sepsis patients face death within two years

Half of all patients with sepsis admitted to an emergency medical department died within two years, according to Danish researchers investigating factors that could predict outcomes for these patients.

14 Oct 2024

Study validates multi-source data linkage for cancer survival estimates in China

Population-based cancer survival is a key metric in evaluating the effectiveness of national cancer control policies and interventions.

14 Oct 2024

New nanoparticle system fights obesity

Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive tract, has shown significant potential to prevent diet-induced obesity.

14 Oct 2024

Study highlights delays in care for pediatric trauma patients

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or carers are often not seen as quickly as those who arrive at the hospital via ambulance, according to findings presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress on 14th October 2024.

14 Oct 2024

Climate change: A growing threat to emergency response

International experts in emergency medicine have warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world. Despite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it.

13 Oct 2024