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Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

Study highlights the importance of reducing air pollution exposure during pregnancy to prevent risks like preterm birth and low birth weight, showing a strong correlation between air quality and maternal and neonatal health outcomes.

10 Dec 2023

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

SLE is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many treatment options.

8 Dec 2023

MD Anderson and Rigel partner to expand olutasidenib evaluation in AML and other cancers

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced a multi-year strategic development collaboration to expand the evaluation of olutasidenib in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other hematologic cancers.

8 Dec 2023

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Fatigue is common in people with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases(RMD). The causes of fatigue are not well understood, and it is likely that they vary between people and over time.

8 Dec 2023

Small molecule drug shows promise as potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis

CAMH-led pre-clinical studies using a small molecule drug have shown promise as a potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). The results have been published today in the journal Science Advances.

8 Dec 2023

Researchers discover next-gen lipid nanoparticles for muscle-focused mRNA delivery

A team of researchers based at the University of Toronto's (U of T) Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has discovered a novel ionizable lipid nanoparticle that enables muscle-focused mRNA delivery while minimizing off-target delivery to other tissues.

8 Dec 2023

£1.9 million funding supports research on drivers of health disparities and infection risk across England

Dr Rosalind Eggo, an Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Modelling at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), has been awarded over £1.9 million funding to lead research into drivers of health disparities and associated infectious disease burden across England.

8 Dec 2023

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

An international team of researchers including experts at the Indiana University School of Medicine has identified a protein found in the brains of people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), discovering a new target for potential treatments for the disease.

7 Dec 2023

UTA receives $1.1 million grant to train researchers in mathematical and computational methods for health

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded The University of Texas at Arlington a $1.1 million grant to train and mentor three multi-level cohorts of interdisciplinary researchers in mathematical and computational techniques to address questions in cancer biology, computational neurology and vector-borne diseases.

7 Dec 2023

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have uncovered vital insights regarding a liver trigger that blocks an undesired immune response from gene therapy, surprisingly resulting in the activation of specific immune cells, despite the liver's typical role in suppressing immune responses.

7 Dec 2023

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

Study reveals societal stigma and negative stereotypes associated with acne, highlighting the need for greater awareness and understanding of this skin condition.

7 Dec 2023

VR training helps autistic people navigate public transportation

Many people associate virtual reality headsets with interactive video games, but a researcher at the University of Missouri is using them for something far more important - helping autistic people navigate public transportation on college campuses.

7 Dec 2023

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

While regular screenings may decrease the chance of diagnosis of advanced breast cancer in some women and lead to a 20% reduction in breast cancer mortality, other women will be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer despite screening at regular intervals.

7 Dec 2023

American Heart Association’s professional certification aims to advance tobacco cessation treatment

The Tobacco Endgame - the path to ending tobacco use and nicotine addiction in the U.S. - is within sight, but there has been a sharp increase in electronic cigarette use among high school students, from 1.5% in 2011 to about 27.4% in 2019.

7 Dec 2023

Study reveals need for improved infection prevention for high-risk healthcare personnel

A new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts may be needed to strengthen infection prevention precautions and protect staff members at the highest risk of exposure to dangerous pathogens.

7 Dec 2023

Education News and Research

Study links air pollution to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

MD Anderson and Rigel partner to expand olutasidenib evaluation in AML and other cancers

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

Small molecule drug shows promise as potential new treatment for multiple sclerosis

Researchers discover next-gen lipid nanoparticles for muscle-focused mRNA delivery

£1.9 million funding supports research on drivers of health disparities and infection risk across England

Cryo-EM reveals TAF15 as potential treatment target for frontotemporal dementia

UTA receives $1.1 million grant to train researchers in mathematical and computational methods for health

Liver trigger holds the key to boosting gene therapy success

Study exposes societal stigma and misconceptions about acne

VR training helps autistic people navigate public transportation

Study underscores need for primary prevention in advanced breast cancer

American Heart Association’s professional certification aims to advance tobacco cessation treatment

Study reveals need for improved infection prevention for high-risk healthcare personnel

Maternal inflammation risk factors linked to dysregulation in children

Working night shifts associated with higher occurrence of disordered sleep

Can oral contraceptive therapy improve the vaginal microbiome in women with PCOS?

Associations between low-inflammatory diets and diabetes risk

Does hearing impairment increase the risk of dementia?

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