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Oral PCSK9-inhibitor highly effective at reducing high levels of LDL cholesterol, studies show

Results from two early clinical studies show the first version of an oral PCSK9-inhibitor cholesterol-lowering medicine was well tolerated and highly effective at reducing high levels of LDL cholesterol, according to late-breaking research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2021.

15 Nov 2021

Inflammatory chemicals involved in fat metabolism play key role in ALS, study shows

A new study using genetically engineered mice and human cell and tissue samples has added to evidence that higher levels of inflammatory chemicals involved in fat metabolism occur in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the neuromuscular disorder, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

15 Nov 2021

Researchers discover new gene critical for daily behavioral rhythms

Life is organized on a 24-hour schedule. Central to this regular rhythm is the circadian clock, timekeepers that are present in virtually every organ, tissue and cell type. When a clock goes awry, sleep disruption or a variety of diseases can result.

15 Nov 2021

Smiths Detection: Innovative technology in biothreat detection

In this interview, we spoke to Warren Mino at Smiths Detection, about their innovative technology and its involvement within biothreat detection.

From Smiths Detection 15 Nov 2021

New WHO report highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care

A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care, and finds that high prices, low availability of human insulin, few producers dominating the insulin market and weak health systems are the main barriers to universal access.

15 Nov 2021

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

A new formulation developed by University of South Australia scientists to treat antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections in diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill the COVID-19 virus circulating in air conditioning systems.

15 Nov 2021

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

When COVID-19 first shut down classrooms and virtual schooling became the new norm, ophthalmologists predicted an increase in digital eye strain in children.

14 Nov 2021

Reflex app works like a pupillometer to identify concussion biomarkers

Evaluating concussion patients for recovery and measuring compounding injuries can be done as simply as recording a video with a smartphone.

12 Nov 2021

Robotic-assisted knee replacement linked to lower odds of complications after surgery

A study by Dr. Geoffrey Westrich and colleagues at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) found knee replacement performed with robotic assistance led to a lower complication rate in the first three months following surgery.

12 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a digital tool to better monitor Barrett's esophagus

A team including researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a digital tool to better monitor a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, which affects more than 3 million people in the United States.

12 Nov 2021

NanoTCE technology shows promise for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

Oncotarget published "Nanoparticle T cell engagers for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia" which reported that Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common type of leukemia and has a 5-year survival rate of 25%.

12 Nov 2021

Researchers develop a rapid, non-invasive exhaled breath screening system for COVID-19

At present, the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing in many parts of the world, causing severe socio-economic problems.

12 Nov 2021

Sphere Fluidics and ClexBio giving away CYTRIX hydrogel kits

Celebrated every 10th November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significance of science in society and aims to engage the public in scientific issues.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 12 Nov 2021

New study challenges the popular belief that gut microbiome drives autism

A new Australian collaborative Autism CRC study, led by Mater Research and The University of Queensland, has challenged the growing popular belief that the gut microbiome drives autism.

12 Nov 2021

Researchers identify gene expression involved in cancer progression and chemotherapy resistance

Even within a single patient with cancer, there is a vast diversity of individual tumor cells, which display distinct behaviors related to growth, metastasis, and responses to chemotherapy.

11 Nov 2021

Study links noise-induced inner ear nerve damage to endolymphatic hydrops

Exposure to loud noise, such as a firecracker or an ear-splitting concert, is the most common preventable cause of hearing loss. Research suggests that 12% or more of the world population is at risk for noise-induced loss of hearing.

11 Nov 2021

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Patients not only have to fight their diseases but also must deal with the pain – the more severe the condition, the more painful the injections.

11 Nov 2021

Johns Hopkins receives $20 million grant to develop technologies for healthy aging

Johns Hopkins has received a $20 million grant from the National Institute on Aging that will spur the development of artificial intelligence devices (AI) to improve the health of older adults and help them live independently for longer — a relatively untapped use of this technology.

11 Nov 2021

Surveillance approaches to monitor the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a fully vaccinated population

Researchers at the University of Calgary Health Technology Assessment Unit investigated scientific evidence on various surveillance and testing methods to monitor the presence of the virus in a vaccinated population.

10 Nov 2021

Needle-free glucose monitoring technology comes closer to reality for people with diabetes

A needle-free technology that would allow people with diabetes to measure blood sugar levels without having to stick a needle into their fingertips, has been bought closer to reality by researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), University of Auckland, New Zealand.

10 Nov 2021

Technology News and Research

Oral PCSK9-inhibitor highly effective at reducing high levels of LDL cholesterol, studies show

Inflammatory chemicals involved in fat metabolism play key role in ALS, study shows

Researchers discover new gene critical for daily behavioral rhythms

Smiths Detection: Innovative technology in biothreat detection

New WHO report highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care

New formulation for treating diabetic foot ulcers could also be used to kill COVID-19 virus

Increased screen time leads to more eye strain and convergence insufficiency in children

Reflex app works like a pupillometer to identify concussion biomarkers

Robotic-assisted knee replacement linked to lower odds of complications after surgery

Researchers develop a digital tool to better monitor Barrett's esophagus

NanoTCE technology shows promise for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia

Researchers develop a rapid, non-invasive exhaled breath screening system for COVID-19

Sphere Fluidics and ClexBio giving away CYTRIX hydrogel kits

New study challenges the popular belief that gut microbiome drives autism

Researchers identify gene expression involved in cancer progression and chemotherapy resistance

Study links noise-induced inner ear nerve damage to endolymphatic hydrops

New treatment for myocardial infarction using mussel adhesive proteins

Johns Hopkins receives $20 million grant to develop technologies for healthy aging

Surveillance approaches to monitor the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a fully vaccinated population

Needle-free glucose monitoring technology comes closer to reality for people with diabetes

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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