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Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

The Icahn School of Medicine has announced a $5 million gift from the John and Daria Barry Foundation for the Center for Ophthalmic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Health.

16 Oct 2024

A new system for real-time full-body motion capture using consumer devices

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture - and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors.

16 Oct 2024

Historical review reveals French contributions to depression research

In an era where mental health awareness is at the forefront of public discourse, a new historical review is shedding light on the often-overlooked French contributions to our understanding of depression.

16 Oct 2024

Experimental drug RK-33 shows promise in treating breast cancer bone metastasis

In a new study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine, the drug RK-33 has demonstrated promise in treating breast cancer that has spread to the bone (breast cancer bone metastasis). RK-33 was previously shown to help treat other types of cancer and viral illnesses.

15 Oct 2024

New EULAR recommendations provide updated treatment strategies for systemic sclerosis

SSc is a rare connective tissue disorder, with both autoimmune and vascular features. The main hallmark is tissue and vascular fibrosis that can result in clinical heterogeneity of manifestations across the skin and internal organs.

14 Oct 2024

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Researchers identify distinct gut microbiome metabolites in women with endometriosis, offering potential for non-invasive diagnosis and new therapies.

14 Oct 2024

New computational pipeline revolutionizes personalized cancer vaccine design

Ludwig Cancer Research scientists have developed a full, start-to-finish computational pipeline that integrates multiple molecular and genetic analyses of tumors and the specific molecular targets of T cells and harnesses artificial intelligence algorithms to use its output to design personalized cancer vaccines for patients.

12 Oct 2024

Random cell division promotes healthy embryo growth, says new research

There is variability in when and how cells divide during the development of embryos. While researchers traditionally believed this variability was an obstacle that needed to be regulated, the Hiiragi group now found that it actually promotes healthy development.

12 Oct 2024

Study sets new standards for lipidomics in cardiovascular disease research

Results of the first phase of a Ceramide Ring Trial have just been published in the renowned journal Nature Communications, representing a significant landmark in the field of lipidomics.

12 Oct 2024

MSU researchers test new nanotherapy infusion to target arterial inflammation

Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease - the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries.

10 Oct 2024

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Vital research findings pointing to improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma brain tumors have been revealed in two major studies published in the journal Neuro-Oncology.

9 Oct 2024

Researchers identify key mechanism behind atherosclerosis in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

A team of researchers from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC), the Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas Margarita Salas (CIB-CSIC), and the Instituto de Ciencias de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC) has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the underlying causes of cardiovascular disease in patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), an ultra-rare genetic disorder that accelerates the aging process.

7 Oct 2024

Researchers use smartphone data for early detection of Alzheimer's

Researchers from DZNE and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have identified individuals with increased risk for dementia using mobility data, recorded during a smartphone-based wayfinding task on the university campus.

3 Oct 2024

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Rice University is part of a multiuniversity research team that has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to accelerate the development of a bioelectronic implant designed to improve adherence for obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment while reducing development and manufacturing costs.

3 Oct 2024

Novel semi-synthetic compound shows promise against drug-resistant tuberculosis

A new study published in the American Society for Microbiology journal Microbiology Spectrum demonstrates that a novel semi-synthetic compound can be derived from natural compounds to produce potent activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, including multi-drug resistant strains.

3 Oct 2024

Bioelectronic 'living pharmacy' implant could transform diabetes and obesity care

A Carnegie Mellon University-led team of researchers has secured an award of up to $34.9 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

3 Oct 2024

Mount Sinai BioDesign expands collaboration with MedTech community to enhance medical innovation

Mount Sinai Health System today announced that Mount Sinai BioDesign, the medical technology incubator of the Health System, has expanded its reach to become a key, effective partner for the broader MedTech community.

3 Oct 2024

Future directions and challenges in harnessing NK cells against Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) remains one of the most challenging hematological malignancies to treat, with relapse and refractory cases continuing to pose significant hurdles

1 Oct 2024

Atherosclerosis progression associated with increased risk of death in asymptomatic individuals

The progression of atherosclerosis in people who have no symptoms of it is independently associated with the risk of dying from any cause, according to a new study led by researchers from Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, published September 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

1 Oct 2024

Traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in cancer treatment

Cancer, a pervasive global health concern, remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Current cancer treatment modalities encompass surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, all of which have significantly contributed to improving patient survival.

1 Oct 2024

Translation News and Research

Major donation fuels advances in ophthalmic artificial intelligence

A new system for real-time full-body motion capture using consumer devices

Historical review reveals French contributions to depression research

Experimental drug RK-33 shows promise in treating breast cancer bone metastasis

New EULAR recommendations provide updated treatment strategies for systemic sclerosis

Distinct fecal metabolites identified for non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

New computational pipeline revolutionizes personalized cancer vaccine design

Random cell division promotes healthy embryo growth, says new research

Study sets new standards for lipidomics in cardiovascular disease research

MSU researchers test new nanotherapy infusion to target arterial inflammation

Major studies reveal improved treatment for children with Group 3 medulloblastoma

Researchers identify key mechanism behind atherosclerosis in Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome

Researchers use smartphone data for early detection of Alzheimer's

Rice University leads development of innovative bioelectronic implant for obesity and diabetes

Novel semi-synthetic compound shows promise against drug-resistant tuberculosis

Bioelectronic 'living pharmacy' implant could transform diabetes and obesity care

Mount Sinai BioDesign expands collaboration with MedTech community to enhance medical innovation

Future directions and challenges in harnessing NK cells against Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Atherosclerosis progression associated with increased risk of death in asymptomatic individuals

Traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in cancer treatment

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