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Study pinpoints ideal locations for public bleeding control kits in shopping centers

Where should bleeding control equipment be located to save as many lives as possible? Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden, in collaboration with US researchers, have found the answer to this through computer simulations of a bomb exploding in a shopping center.

19 Dec 2023

Microfluidic chip design optimizes cancer exosome detection

Cancer, a leading cause of death globally, releases TDEs, tiny vesicles containing crucial bioactive components.

19 Dec 2023

New vaccine could offer affordable hope for millions with high cholesterol

Nearly two in five U.S. adults have high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Untreated, high cholesterol can lead to heart disease and stroke, which are two of the top causes of death in the U.S. Worldwide;, cardiovascular diseases claim nearly 18 million lives every year, according to the World Health Organization.

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

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by Japanese Patent Office

Patent JP6692856 upheld for second time in response to invalidation challenge.

19 Dec 2023

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk?

Too old and too sick for a heart transplant, Arvid Herrman was given a choice: Have a mechanical pump implanted in his heart, potentially keeping him alive for several years, or do nothing and almost certainly die within a year.

19 Dec 2023

Exploring instruments for assay development and optimization

In this interview, Michael Nilsson, the Assistant Director of Liquid Handling at FORMULATRIX , talks to News Medical about simplifying assay development and optimization and the different instruments that can be used to minimize cost.

From FORMULATRIX 19 Dec 2023

Arts and creativity interventions prove cost-effective for enhancing older adults' health and well-being

Study in BMC Public Health evaluates the cost-effectiveness of arts and creativity interventions (ACIs) for older adults, revealing their positive impact on health and well-being, with a focus on economic evaluation and the potential for significant returns on investment.

18 Dec 2023

T-cells step up to offer protection against COVID-19 in B-cell deficient patients

B cell deficiency is a common condition that can result either from immunosuppressant drugs used to treat autoimmune disease or certain cancers - such as rituximab (RTX) - or from natural immune deficiency.

18 Dec 2023

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

In a new study by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health, two "forever chemicals" spurred cancer cells in the lab to migrate to new positions, an indication that the chemicals could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms.

18 Dec 2023

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

A study conducted by pre-PhD researcher Pablo S. Valera and recently published in PNAS demonstrates the potential of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to explore metabolites secreted by cancer cells in cancer research.

18 Dec 2023

Smartwatches prove effective in detecting heart arrhythmias in children

Study explores the use of smartwatches for diagnosing arrhythmias in children, revealing their potential to identify cardiac irregularities that traditional methods may miss.

18 Dec 2023

AI unravels the secret code of human lives

Artificial intelligence developed to model written language can be utilized to predict events in people's lives.

18 Dec 2023

EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures

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From Zeus Inc. 18 Dec 2023

UMSOM secures $7.3 million DARPA funding to better optimize the triage of patients during mass casualty events

In an effort to better optimize the triage of patients during mass casualty events, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers are receiving up to $7.3 million in funding from the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) for vital new research.

15 Dec 2023

Guiding principles to protect the public from discrimination of healthcare algorithms

A paper published today in JAMA Network Open addresses bias in healthcare algorithms and provides the healthcare community with guiding principles to avoid repeating errors that have tainted the use of algorithms in other sectors.

15 Dec 2023

RNA-seq analysis reveals key factors in intervertebral disc degeneration

In a rapid communication published in the journal Genes & Diseases, researchers from Chongqing Medical University and Yongchuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Chongqing have unveiled crucial insights into the factors that might influence Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IDD).

15 Dec 2023

Technology News and Research

Study pinpoints ideal locations for public bleeding control kits in shopping centers

Microfluidic chip design optimizes cancer exosome detection

New vaccine could offer affordable hope for millions with high cholesterol

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

Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by Japanese Patent Office

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk?

Exploring instruments for assay development and optimization

Arts and creativity interventions prove cost-effective for enhancing older adults' health and well-being

T-cells step up to offer protection against COVID-19 in B-cell deficient patients

“Forever chemicals” could contribute to cancer metastasis in living organisms

New technique reveals hidden communication network in tumors

Smartwatches prove effective in detecting heart arrhythmias in children

AI unravels the secret code of human lives

EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures

UMSOM secures $7.3 million DARPA funding to better optimize the triage of patients during mass casualty events

Guiding principles to protect the public from discrimination of healthcare algorithms

RNA-seq analysis reveals key factors in intervertebral disc degeneration

One week social media break can boost job satisfaction and mental health, study finds

Food deserts and budget constraints hinder healthy choices for SNAP recipients

New methodology may be important in the fight against antimicrobial resistance

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

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