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Researchers develop a standardized method for predicting transplant rejection

Researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research have developed a standardized method of measuring the immune response in islet transplant recipients, helping predict patient outcomes.

29 May 2019

Study: Less than 60% of teenagers diagnosed with STIs in emergency departments fill prescriptions

Fewer than 60% of young women diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections in the emergency department fill prescriptions for antimicrobial therapy to treat these conditions, according to a research letter published online May 28, 2019, by JAMA Pediatrics.

29 May 2019

Scientists unmask stem cell identity using gene-sequencing technology

Scientists from The University of Queensland's Diamantina Institute have revealed the difference between a stem cell and other blood vessel cells using gene-sequencing technology.

29 May 2019

Low vitamin D associated with potentially harmful vaginal bacteria in pregnant black women

Vitamin D, sometimes known as the sunshine vitamin, has long been known to be important for a healthy pregnancy. Pregnant mothers take vitamin D supplements to ensure their own health and that of their unborn child.

29 May 2019

Researchers find link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's

Researchers with the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Emory University have found a link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

29 May 2019

Study explores associations between daytime sleepiness and epigenetic modifications

Everyone feels tired at times, but up to 20 percent of U.S. adults report feeling so sleepy during the day that it interferes with daily activities, including working, having meals or carrying on conversations.

29 May 2019

Artificial intelligence set to revolutionize the field of proteomics

Using artificial intelligence, researchers at the Technical University of Munich have succeeded in making the mass analysis of proteins from any organism significantly faster than before and almost error-free.

29 May 2019

Cognitive behavior therapy may effectively manage multiple menopause symptoms

Although hormone therapy is the most commonly recommended treatment for menopause symptoms, research is ongoing for alternatives, especially nonpharmacologic options.

29 May 2019

'Eye-in-a-dish' model helps scientists to uncover 'surprising' AMD gene variant

Researchers have discovered a new genetic variant responsible for blood vessel dysregulation in the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

29 May 2019

New fluorescent probe specifically labels microglia cells

Part of the immune system in the brain is made up of so-called microglia cells. Korean and Singaporean researchers have now developed a fluorescent probe that specifically labels this type of macrophage. The cells were visualized in cell culture and in the live brains of rodents.

29 May 2019

Quanterix expands headquarters to new, state-of-the-art facility in Billerica, Mass. as demand continues to grow for its disruptive Simoa platforms

Quanterix Corporation, announce the relocation of its headquarters to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Billerica, Mass.

From Quanterix 29 May 2019

Women in low- and middle-income countries need radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer

A first of its kind study is reporting that millions of women in low- and middle-income countries will need life-saving radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer, despite the growth of essential human papilloma virus vaccination prevention programs.

29 May 2019

Study explores adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency

UTSA criminal justice professor Dylan Jackson recently published one of the first studies to explore emerging drug use in the form of adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency among 8th and 10th grade students across the nation.

29 May 2019

Researchers describe how prostate cancer cells develop ability to mimic osteoblasts

Prostate cancer often becomes lethal as it spreads to the bones, and the process behind this deadly feature could potentially be turned against it as a target for bone-targeting radiation and potential new therapies.

29 May 2019

Lawmakers push to stop surprise ER billing

California has some of the nation's strongest protections against surprise medical bills. But many Californians still get slammed with huge out-of-network charges.

29 May 2019

Deep learning analysis of SPECT MPI can improve diagnosis of coronary artery disease

A multicenter international study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease can be improved by using deep learning analysis of upright and supine single photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging

29 May 2019

Research News and Research

Researchers develop a standardized method for predicting transplant rejection

Study: Less than 60% of teenagers diagnosed with STIs in emergency departments fill prescriptions

Scientists unmask stem cell identity using gene-sequencing technology

Low vitamin D associated with potentially harmful vaginal bacteria in pregnant black women

Researchers find link between high LDL cholesterol levels and early-onset Alzheimer's

Study explores associations between daytime sleepiness and epigenetic modifications

Artificial intelligence set to revolutionize the field of proteomics

Cognitive behavior therapy may effectively manage multiple menopause symptoms

'Eye-in-a-dish' model helps scientists to uncover 'surprising' AMD gene variant

New fluorescent probe specifically labels microglia cells

Quanterix expands headquarters to new, state-of-the-art facility in Billerica, Mass. as demand continues to grow for its disruptive Simoa platforms

Women in low- and middle-income countries need radiotherapy to treat their cervical cancer

Study explores adolescent vaping and its association with delinquency

Researchers describe how prostate cancer cells develop ability to mimic osteoblasts

Lawmakers push to stop surprise ER billing

Deep learning analysis of SPECT MPI can improve diagnosis of coronary artery disease

Expedeon announces addition of CaptSure DIY ELISA to immunoassay product portfolio

Research finds cynicism as cause and consequence of bad health

Study evaluates simultaneous use of alcohol and marijuana among college students

Patients reading clinician visit notes report positive effects on use of prescription medications

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