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New 'cutting edge' hemophilia treatment is a victory for patients, Tulane doctor says

A new treatment that helps people with hemophilia A maintain higher levels of a crucial blood clotting factor with fewer treatments is a victory for patients, according to a new editorial in The New England Journal of Medicine this week by Dr. Cindy Leissinger, director of the Louisiana Center for Bleeding and Clotting Disorders at Tulane University School of Medicine.

27 Jan 2023

Treatment to boost white blood cells may benefit patients with glioblastoma

A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals at least one cause of low white blood cell counts in patients treated for glioblastoma and demonstrates a potential treatment strategy that improves survival in mice.

27 Jan 2023

California’s resolve questioned after it grants Medi-Cal contract concessions

California's decision last month to cancel the results of a long-planned bidding competition among commercial health plans in its Medicaid program has some industry insiders and consumer advocates wondering whether the state can stand up to insurers and force improvements in care for millions of low-income beneficiaries.

27 Jan 2023

People with lower literacy have greater mental health difficulties, research shows

People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

27 Jan 2023

Scientists receive $2.9 million NIH grant to better understand the genetics of IBD in Hispanics

After studying the genetic sequences of more than 100,000 people, researchers around the country have started to uncover the root causes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.

26 Jan 2023

Florida Gov. Desantis falsely claims bivalent booster boosts chances of covid infection

"Almost every study now has said with these new boosters, you’re more likely to get infected with the bivalent booster."

26 Jan 2023

Scientists use next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF's role in transcription

CTCF is a critical protein known to play various roles in key biological processes such as transcription. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used a next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF.

26 Jan 2023

Researchers solve an 80-year-old medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have solved an 80-year-old medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children and can be fatal in babies

26 Jan 2023

Adding one handful of walnuts to the diet can provide good nutrition

A new study from researchers at Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington has found that adding one ounce of walnuts (or one handful) to the diet of children and adults who do not normally eat nuts improves diet quality and intake of some under-consumed nutrients of public health importance.

25 Jan 2023

Mount Sinai scientists earn $12 million to elucidate novel causes of food allergies and atopic dermatitis

Mount Sinai researchers have been awarded $12 million over five years by the National Institutes of Health to create a center to elucidate novel causes of, and contributing factors to, food allergies and atopic dermatitis.

25 Jan 2023

F-box gene mediates dietary restriction effects on extending the health span of C. elegans

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed as "Aging (Albany NY)" by MEDLINE/PubMed and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 1, entitled, "The innate immune signaling component FBXC-58 mediates dietary restriction effects on healthy aging in Caenorhabditis elegans."

25 Jan 2023

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Human well-being has been linked to physical activity, diet balance, sleep quality, depression and anxiety.

25 Jan 2023

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Researchers described the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention network (CoVPN) and its contribution to clinical efficacy evaluations of COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 trials.

25 Jan 2023

Process analytical technologies and monitoring inline R&D biopharma processes with Raman spectroscopy

Established in 2004, process analytical technology (PAT), a quality assurance program for the pharmaceutical industry developed by the US Food and Drug Administration, enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to control critical process parameters (CPPs).

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 25 Jan 2023

Labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts more sustainable eating behavior

A field trial has shown that labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts people to eat more sustainably.

25 Jan 2023

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

In a recent briefing document published by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US-FDA) ahead of an advisory committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2023, the national agency proposed that people should be given yearly coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

25 Jan 2023

Food News and Research

New 'cutting edge' hemophilia treatment is a victory for patients, Tulane doctor says

Treatment to boost white blood cells may benefit patients with glioblastoma

California’s resolve questioned after it grants Medi-Cal contract concessions

People with lower literacy have greater mental health difficulties, research shows

Scientists receive $2.9 million NIH grant to better understand the genetics of IBD in Hispanics

Florida Gov. Desantis falsely claims bivalent booster boosts chances of covid infection

Scientists use next-generation protein degradation technology to study CTCF's role in transcription

Researchers solve an 80-year-old medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children

Adding one handful of walnuts to the diet can provide good nutrition

Mount Sinai scientists earn $12 million to elucidate novel causes of food allergies and atopic dermatitis

F-box gene mediates dietary restriction effects on extending the health span of C. elegans

Study investigates the link between lifestyle factors and risk of HPV infection

Exploring the contribution of COVID-19 prevention network to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine efficacy clinical trials

Process analytical technologies and monitoring inline R&D biopharma processes with Raman spectroscopy

Labeling the carbon footprint of food prompts more sustainable eating behavior

FDA briefing discusses different COVID-19 vaccination regimens

Single drop of blood can be used to measure thousands of molecules

Neurons in a bow-shaped brain region become hyperactive after chronic stress exposure

Scientists demonstrate how microbiome and feeding patterns impact circadian rhythms in the gut

Minister emphasizes the importance of UK working with Africa to grow economies, boost food security

Enhancing confidence in chemical ionization spectrometry data eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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