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Dementia patients can still learn new things, study shows

People with dementia still have the ability to learn new things despite their illness. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis recently presented at Linköping University, Sweden.

3 Jul 2023

Stalled progress: Enteric infection reduction efforts slowed in 2022 despite pandemic easing

The research paper focuses on the lack of progress in reducing enteric infection incidence in 2022 despite the subsiding influence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among food stakeholders and regulators to mitigate pathogen contamination during poultry slaughter and prevent contamination of leafy greens.

3 Jul 2023

Lesion network mapping identifies new brain circuit linked to epilepsy

Focal epilepsy affects over 30 million patients worldwide and is commonly caused by brain lesions, such as stroke.

3 Jul 2023

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Gene therapy that alters hemoglobin genes may be an answer to curing sickle cell disease (SCD) and beta thalassemia.

3 Jul 2023

SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

News Medical spoke to the CEO and founder of the Maddi Foundation to gain a patient perspective on how important research in gene therapy is.

3 Jul 2023

UCLA-led team receives $925,000 CDC grant for four surveillance projects tracking mpox outbreaks

A UCLA-led team has received $925,000 as part of a new grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct four surveillance projects tracking outbreaks of mpox--formerly known as monkeypox—across the U.S.

3 Jul 2023

Brief admission by self-referral reduces need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm

Gaining access to Brief Admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm.

3 Jul 2023

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Brain damage caused by oxygen deficiency at birth is one of the main causes of death in newborns worldwide. Using a small animal model, researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and DZNE tested treatment with 25 different active agents.

3 Jul 2023

Global study: children's lack of vegetable and fruit consumption linked to wealth and maternal factors

Researchers reviewed demographic and health surveys between 2006–2020 at the global scale.

3 Jul 2023

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

Dietary interventions, such as ketogenic therapy, show promise in reducing the frequency and severity of headaches, providing potential relief for individuals worldwide.

2 Jul 2023

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Long work hours among young adults hinder healthy behaviors, impacting population health. Understanding these barriers is crucial for targeted health promotion efforts.

2 Jul 2023

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Overuse of antibiotics contributes to the problem of drug-resistant bacteria. Developing countries and young children are particularly affected. Review examines how antibiotics affect gut bacteria and drug resistance in infants in low- and middle-income countries.

2 Jul 2023

Study finds age-dependent genetic mutations linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer

A study led by researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys has found that in young women, certain genetic mutations are associated with treatment-resistant breast cancer.

30 Jun 2023

Researchers validate first-ever AI biomarker for ADT benefit in prostate cancer

Data from a new study published in NEJM Evidence shows promise for personalized use of short-term ADT in men with predominantly intermediate-risk prostate cancer.

30 Jun 2023

Traumatic events may have long-term consequences for academic progress of youth

Experiencing traumatic events such as natural disasters may have long-term consequences for the academic progress and future food security of youth - a problem researchers said could worsen with the increased frequency of extreme weather events due to climate change.

30 Jun 2023

Multi-disciplinary program shows promise for treating ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss

The Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports published a paper today by nationally-recognized neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD that details a multi-disciplinary program for patients with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), post-concussion syndrome (PCS), or memory loss.

30 Jun 2023

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, her concerns grew.

30 Jun 2023

Advances in influenza research

This interview with Dr. Mohammad S Safiarian, Associate Product Manager at Sino Biological, discusses the advances in influenza research and how effective vaccines are developed.

From Sino Biological Inc. 30 Jun 2023

Childhood picky eating habits persist into adulthood, impacting dietary choices

Research examines the association between picky eating in early childhood and its long-term effects on food consumption patterns and weight status in young adulthood. The study aims to provide insights into the relationship between picky eating and dietary habits, as well as potential implications for weight management.

29 Jun 2023

New method can track the complete activity of proteins in living cells

The genetic plans within our DNA come to functional fruition through proteins, which underlie our bodies' structure and activity.

29 Jun 2023

Children News and Research

Dementia patients can still learn new things, study shows

Stalled progress: Enteric infection reduction efforts slowed in 2022 despite pandemic easing

Lesion network mapping identifies new brain circuit linked to epilepsy

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

UCLA-led team receives $925,000 CDC grant for four surveillance projects tracking mpox outbreaks

Brief admission by self-referral reduces need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm

Caffeine found to be most effective for treating birth asphyxia

Global study: children's lack of vegetable and fruit consumption linked to wealth and maternal factors

Can the keto diet be used to treat migraines?

Long work hours and poor work-life balance threaten health of Singapore's young professionals

Inappropriate antibiotic use in low and middle-income countries disrupts infant gut health, fuels antimicrobial resistance

Study finds age-dependent genetic mutations linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer

Researchers validate first-ever AI biomarker for ADT benefit in prostate cancer

Traumatic events may have long-term consequences for academic progress of youth

Multi-disciplinary program shows promise for treating ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss

A new law is supposed to protect pregnant workers — but what if we don’t know how?

Advances in influenza research

Childhood picky eating habits persist into adulthood, impacting dietary choices

New method can track the complete activity of proteins in living cells

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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