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Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

A preprint presents evidence for the hypothesis that neonatal sepsis is linked to prenatal antibiotics.

7 Sep 2023

Newly discovered nanobody may lead to a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa

A team of scientists from the University of California, Irvine, believe they have discovered a special antibody which may lead to a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, a condition that causes loss of central vision, as well as night and color vision.

7 Sep 2023

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

People who are treated with TNF-α inhibitors for their autoimmune disease such as Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis lose their vaccination protection significantly earlier than average.

7 Sep 2023

RIT researchers use CRISPR to develop new treatment for degenerative disc disease

Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are improving non-invasive treatment options for degenerative disc disease, an ailment that impacts 3 million adults yearly in the U.S., according to the Mayo Clinic.

6 Sep 2023

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

In a recent review published in Cell, a group of authors delved into the complexities of menopause, assessed its global impacts on health, and evaluated the effectiveness and safety of current treatments, emphasizing the importance of further research.

6 Sep 2023

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Researchers reviewed the evidence for SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC).

6 Sep 2023

Flash therapy may offer a practical option to delay the circadian clock in shift workers and jet travelers

Researchers examined whether flash therapy, given during sleep, changed the sleep architecture to shift the human circadian clock.

6 Sep 2023

Study identifies potential target for reversing drug resistance in ovarian cancer

For the 314,000 people diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, hope often comes in the form of platinum-based drugs such as cisplatin.

5 Sep 2023

New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a new consensus statement to provide standardized guidance for the selection and management of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients being treated with 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy.

5 Sep 2023

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

Researchers in Biological Psychiatry delve into the complex relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. The study explores how not just gut bacteria, but also lesser-known gut microorganisms such as viruses, fungi, and parasites, play a pivotal role in mood disorders.

5 Sep 2023

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

A recent study at the University of New Mexico Hospital highlights that American Indian and Alaska Native populations face disproportionate severity and mortality rates from COVID-19. The research points to the urgent need for targeted interventions and resources to address these health disparities.

5 Sep 2023

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

The prebiotic resistant starch could play an important role in the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the future.

5 Sep 2023

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Shementé Jones knew something wasn't right. Her back hurt. She felt pain during sex.

5 Sep 2023

Can ChatGPT be a diabetes consultant? Study probes the potential and pitfalls

This comprehensive study explores ChatGPT's ability to answer questions about diabetes, comparing it to human experts in a Danish diabetes center. While familiar users could more often spot the AI-generated answers, the research underscores the need for rigorous evaluation and safe integration of AI in healthcare.

5 Sep 2023

New cancer therapy shows promise in mouse models, slows or reverses tumor growth

A new cancer therapy developed by Purdue University researchers attacks tumors by tricking cancer cells into absorbing a snippet of RNA that naturally blocks cell division.

4 Sep 2023

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it.

4 Sep 2023

Big Tuna and automated buffer exchange: An interview with Unchained Labs

In this interview, AZoNetwork speaks with Joe Barco, the Senior Director of Workflow Marketing at Unchained Labs, about the benefits of automated buffer exchange with Big Tuna.

From Unchained Labs 4 Sep 2023

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

New breakthroughs by scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) are set to transform cancer treatment in the UK and worldwide.

4 Sep 2023

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

The study, which is one of the largest of its kind to date, analysed anonymised data, and was conducted by ieso Digital Health Ltd in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust and York Health Economics Consortium (part of the University of York).

4 Sep 2023

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

A new survey has revealed the overwhelming lack of knowledge about the causes and symptoms of hiatus hernia and chronic acid reflux in the UK. These results come despite the fact that 1 in 3 people aged over 50 have hiatus hernia and 13 million people suffer from chronic acid reflux.

4 Sep 2023

Therapy News and Research

Broad-spectrum antibiotics linked to higher sepsis risk in neonates

Newly discovered nanobody may lead to a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Scientists elucidate mechanism behind early loss of vaccination protection in people with autoimmune disease

RIT researchers use CRISPR to develop new treatment for degenerative disc disease

World-renowned menopause experts summarize the state of menopause knowledge and advocate for further research

Review identifies future research directions for the study of a SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in PASC

Flash therapy may offer a practical option to delay the circadian clock in shift workers and jet travelers

Study identifies potential target for reversing drug resistance in ovarian cancer

New consensus statement provides guidance for use of 177Lu-PSMA radionuclide therapy in mCRPC patients

Gut feeling: How your microbiome could be shaping your mental health

COVID-19 hits American Indian and Alaska Native populations hardest, new study reveals

Research shows how resistant starch could slow down progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Mississippi’s cervical cancer deaths indicate broader health care problems

Can ChatGPT be a diabetes consultant? Study probes the potential and pitfalls

New cancer therapy shows promise in mouse models, slows or reverses tumor growth

Silencing two genes can make cancer cells receptive to chemotherapy

Big Tuna and automated buffer exchange: An interview with Unchained Labs

New breakthroughs by NPL scientists could transform cancer treatment

Faster mental health treatment could reduce financial burden on the NHS, improve outcomes

Survey highlights the lack of awareness about deadly chronic acid reflux

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