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Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

A common concern about gender-affirming hormone therapy for transmasculine people is the risk of red blood cell volume changes and erythrocytosis, a high concentration of red blood cells, with the use of prescribed testosterone.

27 Nov 2023

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

An international team has shown that the injection of a type of stem cell into the brains of patients living with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) is safe, well tolerated and has a long-lasting effect that appears to protect the brain from further damage.

27 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

A new study published in the journal Gut has shed light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis, a common condition characterized by the formation of gallstones.

27 Nov 2023

Abiomed announces enrollment of first patient in landmark RECOVER IV trial for AMI cardiogenic shock

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, announces the first patient in the world has been enrolled in the landmark RECOVER IV randomized controlled trial (RCT).

27 Nov 2023

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

New artificial intelligence algorithms are developed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of cancerous tumors that are difficult to interpret clinically.

27 Nov 2023

New machine learning model predicts cardiac arrest in ICU patients using ECG data with high accuracy

Electrocardiogram (ECG) data from a large retrospective cohort to extract various heart rate variability (HRV) measures.

27 Nov 2023

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally thought she had an answer to her problems in 2016 when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.

27 Nov 2023

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Research in 'Molecular Psychiatry' explores the role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicide risk, showing mixed results in clinical trials for depression treatment. The study underscores the need for further investigation into LC-PUFAs' neurobiology to advance personalized medicine for mood disorders and suicide prevention.

26 Nov 2023

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Chinese authorities from the National Health Commission have reported an increase in incidence of respiratory diseases in China.

24 Nov 2023

Backlash to affirmative action hits pioneering maternal health program for Black women

For Briana Jones, a young Black mother in San Francisco, a city program called the Abundant Birth Project has been a godsend.

24 Nov 2023

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

A new study in The BMJ explores how far vaccination averted PCC.

24 Nov 2023

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.

23 Nov 2023

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Researchers highlight chitosan-covered tamponades as a promising, accessible treatment for postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of maternal mortality, especially where advanced medical interventions are unavailable. This method, safe and effective, offers a crucial option in emergency situations, as detailed in their study, including application guidelines and a demonstration video.

23 Nov 2023

Australian women experience decade-long delay in diagnosis of endometriosis

Australian women with endometriosis can experience symptoms including severe period pain, depression and back pain for around a decade before being diagnosed, a University of Queensland study has revealed.

23 Nov 2023

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

A lot of research has been done over many decades on diseases that are widespread in large parts of the population, such as cancer and heart disease. As a result, treatment methods have improved enormously thanks to long-term research efforts on diseases that affect many people.

23 Nov 2023

Bonn immunologist receives €2 million grant to harness the power of nanobodies for inflammation control

Bonn immunologist Prof. Florian I. Schmidt, who conducts research at the Institute of Innate Immunity at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), has been awarded a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council to fund his research project DEFLAMMATION with two million Euro.

23 Nov 2023

Hospital News and Research

Hormone therapy for transmasculine individuals may be safer than previously thought

Researchers take step toward developing cell therapy treatment for MS

Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

Abiomed announces enrollment of first patient in landmark RECOVER IV trial for AMI cardiogenic shock

New artificial intelligence algorithms facilitate diagnosis of difficult cancers

New machine learning model predicts cardiac arrest in ICU patients using ECG data with high accuracy

Many autoimmune disease patients struggle with diagnosis, costs, inattentive care

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Surge in respiratory illnesses reported in China

Backlash to affirmative action hits pioneering maternal health program for Black women

COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against long-term effects, study suggests

Study estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK

Chitosan tamponades: A breakthrough in treating postpartum hemorrhage

Australian women experience decade-long delay in diagnosis of endometriosis

Gene therapy could reverse symptoms of rare, hereditary DOOR syndrome

Bonn immunologist receives €2 million grant to harness the power of nanobodies for inflammation control

Plant proteins found to mimic human immune signaling proteins

New guidelines proposed to reduce unnecessary medical interventions for breath-holding spells in children

Optimizing hospital patient safety: Machine learning model enhances early warning system performance

New insights into patient-surgeon gender concordance and post-surgical mortality

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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