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Improving public health communication in African epidemics: Lessons learned and future directions

During epidemics of Ebola, COVID-19, Zika and other public health emergencies, effective communication of public health messages is crucial to control the spread of disease, maintain public trust, and encourage compliance with health measures.

25 Apr 2024

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

Chemokines are signaling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumors.

25 Apr 2024

MIT study reveals circadian impact on drug metabolism in engineered livers

Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.

25 Apr 2024

Study illuminates the interplay between health care technologies and essence of compassionate care

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a pioneering force in tech-driven workforce solutions and advisory services, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, released its latest research findings in the fourth annual installment of the Future of Nursing Survey: "Embracing Technology While Preserving Humanity."

25 Apr 2024

Study uncovers hormone-affecting chemicals in plastic packaging

Plastic is a very complex material that can contain many different chemicals, some of which can be harmful. This is also true for plastic food packaging.

25 Apr 2024

Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

The Covid-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In fighting it, one of our most important weapons was genomic surveillance, based on whole genome sequencing, which collects all the genetic data of a given microorganism.

25 Apr 2024

Public funding for single embryo transfer cuts multifetal pregnancy rates in IVF

In the era after the introduction of publicly funded in vitro fertilization (IVF) mandating elective single embryo transfer, the multifetal pregnancy rate decreased significantly for IVF, but the contribution of ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI/IUI) to multifetal pregnancy still needs attention, according to a new study from ICES and Queen's University.

25 Apr 2024

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated

A major bivalent COVID-19 vaccine induces production of neutralizing antibodies against the coronavirus that circulated at the start of the pandemic as well as subvariants of omicron, albeit less abundantly, according to a Brazilian study reported in the Journal of Medical Virology.

25 Apr 2024

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying to make the process more efficient using artificial intelligence.

25 Apr 2024

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

A major landmark study to be published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years.

25 Apr 2024

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient's body surface area. This is estimated by plugging the patient's height and weight into an equation, dating to 1916, that was formulated from data on just nine patients.

24 Apr 2024

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded The Lundquist Institute (TLI) a four-year grant totaling $2,623,234.

24 Apr 2024

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham demonstrates that large language models (LLMs), a type of generative AI, may help reduce physician workload and improve patient education when used to draft replies to patient messages.

24 Apr 2024

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

In a landmark study, an international consortium led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) published the final results of a key clinical trial of the gene therapy CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel) for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs).

24 Apr 2024

Paclitaxel treatment found to directly promote HBV replication and transcription

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation is commonly observed in individuals with chronic HBV infection undergoing antineoplastic drug therapy.

24 Apr 2024

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.

24 Apr 2024

Timelapse breakthrough: Scientists capture secrets of early embryonic cell division

The beginning of life is shrouded in mystery. While the intricate dynamics of mitosis is well-studied in the so-called somatic cells – the cells that have a specialized function, like skin and muscle cells – they remain elusive in the first cells of our bodies, the embryonic cells.

24 Apr 2024

Researchers outline roadmap for digital brain science

Neuroscience has entered a new, digital phase. The combination of brain research with supercomputing in large-scale, multi-disciplinary research collaborations has enabled an innovative approach to deciphering the brain, using powerful scientific technologies and data ressources.

24 Apr 2024

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Blood sugar levels improve when adults with type 1 diabetes use modern insulin pumps. These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.

24 Apr 2024

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down the road.

24 Apr 2024

Technology News and Research

Improving public health communication in African epidemics: Lessons learned and future directions

Genetically modified mice reveal key players in immune defense against viruses

MIT study reveals circadian impact on drug metabolism in engineered livers

Study illuminates the interplay between health care technologies and essence of compassionate care

Study uncovers hormone-affecting chemicals in plastic packaging

Putting genomic surveillance of pathogens at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness

Public funding for single embryo transfer cuts multifetal pregnancy rates in IVF

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosts immunity but needs to be updated

Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders

154 million lives saved: Landmark study highlights power of vaccination

New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients

USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute

Opportunities and limitations of using a large language model to respond to patient messages

CASGEVY gene therapy eliminates vaso-occlusive crises in sickle cell patients

Paclitaxel treatment found to directly promote HBV replication and transcription

MSU team creates a promising vaccine candidate for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Timelapse breakthrough: Scientists capture secrets of early embryonic cell division

Researchers outline roadmap for digital brain science

Advanced insulin pumps enhance blood sugar management in type 1 diabetes

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

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