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World Malaria Day 2021: Finding new approaches to fight malaria

In observation of World Malaria Day, News-Medical interviews renowned malaria expert Professor Maureen Coetzee about the fight against malaria.

22 Apr 2021

Collaborative research could expedite or eliminate the need to manually adjust bioproduction process

Much of common pharmaceutical development today is the product of laborious cycles of tweaking and optimization.

21 Apr 2021

Henry Ford receives $250,000 grant to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men

Henry Ford Cancer Institute has received a $250,000 grant from Pfizer Global Medical Grants and the American Cancer Society to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men.

21 Apr 2021

Pro-inflammatory diet may be associated with increased risk of testosterone deficiency in men

Consuming a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods - including foods that contain refined carbohydrates and sugar as well as polyunsaturated fats - may be associated with increased odds of developing testosterone deficiency among men, suggests a study in The Journal of Urology, Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

21 Apr 2021

New, high-performance artificial muscle technology enables more human-like motion

In the field of robotics, researchers are continually looking for the fastest, strongest, most efficient and lowest-cost ways to actuate, or enable, robots to make the movements needed to carry out their intended functions.

21 Apr 2021

Researchers reveal urban-rural disparity in U.S. children's oral health

Meaningful legislation addressing health care inequities in the U.S. will require studies examining potential health disparities due to geographic location or economic status.

21 Apr 2021

New Penn State study reveals protective effects of mushrooms against cancer

Next time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That's because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on March 16 in Advances in Nutrition.

21 Apr 2021

Researchers identify differences in immune response in asymptomatic versus severe COVID-19 cases

The largest study of its type in the UK has identified differences in the immune response to COVID-19, between people with no symptoms, compared to those suffering a more serious reaction to the virus.

21 Apr 2021

Rare compound found in a shrub could help fight previously 'undruggable' cancer protein

A chemist from Purdue University has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously "undruggable" cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types.

20 Apr 2021

Racial and ethnic diversity in schools influence student mental health, study finds

A Texas A&M researcher is discovering the demographic characteristics that can produce or lessen stress for racial and ethnic minority students in school settings.

20 Apr 2021

TBI patients face challenges in healthcare utilization, finds study

Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often need a great deal of healthcare services after the injury, but the extent of care utilization is unknown.

20 Apr 2021

Public restrooms could serve as hotbeds for COVID-19 transmission

Flushing a toilet can generate large quantities of microbe-containing aerosols depending on the design, water pressure or flushing power of the toilet. A variety of pathogens are usually found in stagnant water as well as in urine, feces and vomit.

20 Apr 2021

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive.

20 Apr 2021

Gender parity in orthopaedic surgery requires substantive changes to improve the current curve

At the current rate of change, it will take more than 200 years for the proportion of women in orthopaedic surgery to reach parity with the overall medical profession.

20 Apr 2021

Study offers new insights on sleep apnea surgery, postoperative respiratory depression

An estimated 50 million people undergo surgery each year in the United States, and a significant proportion of them have undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders (SD) or sleep-disordered breathing (SDB).

20 Apr 2021

Despite global efforts, allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines are not equitable

Ensuring COVID-19 vaccine access for refugee and displaced populations, and addressing health inequities, is vital for an effective pandemic response.

20 Apr 2021

Simple dietary supplement ameliorates schizophrenic traits in mice

A simple dietary supplement reduces behavioral symptoms in mice with a genetic mutation that causes schizophrenia.

19 Apr 2021

Majority of Americans support COVID-19 vaccine mandates, study finds

As vaccines that help protect against COVID-19 become available for more people across the United States, questions have been raised about whether institutions like schools and universities should require their students and staff to become vaccinated.

19 Apr 2021

Topical drug regenerates, restores function of erectile nerves damaged by radical prostatectomy

Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have developed a topical drug that regenerates and restores the function of erectile nerves damaged by radical prostatectomy, the most common treatment for localized prostate cancer.

19 Apr 2021

COVID-19 pandemic has created major changes in delivery of MS care

A survey of U.S. multiple sclerosis, or MS, specialist clinicians reveals the COVID-19 pandemic has created major changes in how they deliver care.

19 Apr 2021

Students News and Research

World Malaria Day 2021: Finding new approaches to fight malaria

Collaborative research could expedite or eliminate the need to manually adjust bioproduction process

Henry Ford receives $250,000 grant to reduce prostate cancer disparities among Black men

Pro-inflammatory diet may be associated with increased risk of testosterone deficiency in men

New, high-performance artificial muscle technology enables more human-like motion

Researchers reveal urban-rural disparity in U.S. children's oral health

New Penn State study reveals protective effects of mushrooms against cancer

Researchers identify differences in immune response in asymptomatic versus severe COVID-19 cases

Rare compound found in a shrub could help fight previously 'undruggable' cancer protein

Racial and ethnic diversity in schools influence student mental health, study finds

TBI patients face challenges in healthcare utilization, finds study

Public restrooms could serve as hotbeds for COVID-19 transmission

Study identifies strengths and specific challenges among young autistic drivers

Gender parity in orthopaedic surgery requires substantive changes to improve the current curve

Study offers new insights on sleep apnea surgery, postoperative respiratory depression

Despite global efforts, allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines are not equitable

Simple dietary supplement ameliorates schizophrenic traits in mice

Majority of Americans support COVID-19 vaccine mandates, study finds

Topical drug regenerates, restores function of erectile nerves damaged by radical prostatectomy

COVID-19 pandemic has created major changes in delivery of MS care

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