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UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities

Dr. Juan Aceros, University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the potential to help thousands of children with disabilities attain a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices, such as wheelchairs.

21 Dec 2023

Scientists develop a method for tracking cellular events over time in living organisms

While physicists continue to argue about whether time is indeed an illusion, as Albert Einstein claimed, biologists have no doubt about its significance for understanding life as a dynamic system.

21 Dec 2023

Brazilian review explores emerging therapies for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma

A new review paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on December 12, 2023, entitled, "Current perspectives on the management of refractory or relapsed classic Hodgkin lymphoma in Brazil: Balancing efficacy, safety, and tolerability."

20 Dec 2023

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet.

20 Dec 2023

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.

20 Dec 2023

New vaccine design targets universal immunity with "chef"-inspired tool

Vaccine development aims at protecting as many people as possible from infections. Short protein fragments of pathogens, so-called epitopes, are seen as a promising new approach for vaccine development.

20 Dec 2023

Study investigates the connection between changing light levels and mental health

In Finland, there is a clear increase in the number of sick days taken due to depression, anxiety and sleep disorders in October and November, whereas the number of absences is lower than expected between June and September.

20 Dec 2023

A new test could save arthritis patients time, money, and pain. But will it be used?

Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn't the right drug for Patti Schulte, a rheumatoid arthritis patient the physician saw at her Millersville, Maryland, practice. Schulte's swollen, painful joints hadn't responded to Enbrel or Humira, two drugs in the same class.

20 Dec 2023

Evolving trends in medical manufacturing

In this interview, News Medical speaks with Ascential Technologies about the evolution of medical manufacturing trends.

From Ascential Medical & Life Sciences 20 Dec 2023

Use of blood fat-lowering statins linked to slower progression of Alzheimer's dementia

Blood fat-lowering statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy.

19 Dec 2023

Widespread cannabis use linked to increase in psychiatric disorders, UMSOM review finds

The widespread use of cannabis (marijuana) and its increased potency are associated with a rise in cannabis-related psychiatric conditions, according to a new University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) review article that was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

19 Dec 2023

Endometrial cancer rates rising alarmingly, particularly among Black women

The numbers are stark and deeply troubling. Endometrial cancer - which develops in the lining of the uterus (womb) and is sometimes called uterine cancer - is on the rise in the U.S. In 1987, there were 35,000 cases annually.

19 Dec 2023

AI-driven advancements in electronic skin technology promise revolution in health monitoring and diagnostics

Review discusses the integration of AI in developing next-generation e-skin, focusing on engineering challenges, signal processing, and health data analysis for applications in human-machine interfaces and disease diagnosis.

19 Dec 2023

Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.

19 Dec 2023

A novel stem cell solution for preventing ischemia-induced amputations

Across the United States, about 2 million people are living with an amputation and another 185,000 amputations occur every year, according to the Amputee Coalition, a Washington DC-based support group.

19 Dec 2023

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Physician-researchers from Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, report the first pediatric case of bilateral vocal cord paralysis after COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

19 Dec 2023

Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood

Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or neglect, either alone or combined with other types of childhood trauma, increases the risk of chronic pain and related disability in adulthood, according to new research.

19 Dec 2023

Groundbreaking genome-editing technique holds promise for treating Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Scientific advances in the last century have changed our world significantly. For example, the world of genetics has opened doors to a myriad of possibilities: augmented human capabilities, cures for diseases, and even changes to the course of evolution.

19 Dec 2023

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

Amidst a backdrop of industry-wide hurdles like inflation, talent scarcities, and stringent regulatory landscapes, Nona Biosciences is showing great promise as an emerging global leader in biotechnology.

From Nona BioSciences 19 Dec 2023

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on the management of pouchitis, the most common complication people with ulcerative colitis experience following surgery to remove their colon.

19 Dec 2023

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UNF professor patents revolutionary ride-on mobility device for kids with disabilities

Scientists develop a method for tracking cellular events over time in living organisms

Brazilian review explores emerging therapies for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma

Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes

How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition's cycle of devastation

New vaccine design targets universal immunity with "chef"-inspired tool

Study investigates the connection between changing light levels and mental health

A new test could save arthritis patients time, money, and pain. But will it be used?

Evolving trends in medical manufacturing

Use of blood fat-lowering statins linked to slower progression of Alzheimer's dementia

Widespread cannabis use linked to increase in psychiatric disorders, UMSOM review finds

Endometrial cancer rates rising alarmingly, particularly among Black women

AI-driven advancements in electronic skin technology promise revolution in health monitoring and diagnostics

Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

A novel stem cell solution for preventing ischemia-induced amputations

First case of COVID-caused vocal cord paralysis in teen reported by Mass Eye and Ear doctors

Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood

Groundbreaking genome-editing technique holds promise for treating Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease

Bridging ideas to IND: Nona Biosciences' year of impact in biotechnology

AGA releases the first comprehensive evidence-based guideline on management of pouchitis

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