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Oil and gas activity may harm mental wellbeing before pregnancy

As the oil and gas industry continues its rapid expansion throughout North America, a growing body of research has linked fossil fuel development to physical and mental health conditions during and after pregnancy, including preterm birth, birth defects, and psychological stress.

12 Jul 2024

UQ and AbGenics partner to develop new drugs against antimicrobial resistance

UQ researchers have been awarded almost $1 million through the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance to human health.

12 Jul 2024

Prime editing offers promising path to permanent treatment for cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts of the body, breathing problems, and infection.

11 Jul 2024

Novel Co-STAR cells show promise in targeting and eradicating cancer

Using genetic engineering techniques, investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Ludwig Center, the Lustgarten Laboratory and Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have designed a novel type of cell to recognize and fight cancer.

11 Jul 2024

Salads under scrutiny: Study reveals contamination risks and solutions in ready-to-eat salads

The research paper highlights critical contamination points in the production of ready-to-eat salads and discusses solutions to ensure microbiological safety and health.

10 Jul 2024

OraQuick HCV self-test receives WHO prequalification

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) self-test which can provide a critical support in expanding access to testing and diagnosis, accelerating global efforts to eliminate hepatitis C.

10 Jul 2024

Update on progress in Unilever partnership

Aptamer Group, the developer of novel Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, is providing an update on the partnership with Unilever to deliver Optimer binders for cosmetic applications.

From Aptamer Group 9 Jul 2024

Combined use of popular diabetes drugs likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease

New research shows combined use of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) is likely to offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in patients with diabetes.

8 Jul 2024

Algorithm could identify drug-resistant bacteria from microscopy images

Artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to identify drug resistant infections, significantly reducing the time taken for a correct diagnosis, Cambridge researchers have shown.

8 Jul 2024

WHO launches an online platform for information on medical devices

World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System), the first global open access clearing house for information on medical devices.

8 Jul 2024

AI model revolutionizes dementia diagnosis with high accuracy across multiple data sources

Researchers developed an AI model using multimodal data to accurately diagnose different types of dementia, enhancing early and personalized treatment.

8 Jul 2024

New deadly strain of mpox found in DRC could spread exponentially among humans

Concerns are growing about an outbreak of deadly mpox caused by a novel, sexually transmitted strain of the virus in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

5 Jul 2024

Monocyte signature predicts dexamethasone response in severe COVID-19 patients

Dexamethasone is one of the most important drugs in the treatment of severe COVID-19, but patients respond very differently to the therapy.

3 Jul 2024

New research highlights potential of antimicrobial peptide mixtures to inhibit drug resistance

Antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine. They are regularly used to treat bacterial infections or as a prophylactic measure during surgery to prevent infection.

3 Jul 2024

SRI’s novel injectable formulation aims to provide a better option to fight malaria

SRI today announced that researchers are developing a new treatment that aims to provide a better option to fight malaria, particularly for people in low-income and rural regions.

2 Jul 2024

Using dark-field X-ray imaging to diagnose kidney stones

The best way to treat kidney stones depends on how what they are composed of and how they are shaped.

2 Jul 2024

Radiometer and Etiometry announce commercial partnership to empower physicians by optimizing workflows and decision making in high acuity care settings

Radiometer, a leading medical device company specializing in acute care testing solutions, and Etiometry, a leader in clinical decision-support software for critical care, today announced a new commercial partnership to enhance clinical decision making and workflows in hospital settings.

From Radiometer Medical 1 Jul 2024

Researchers develop advanced method to analyze liquid biopsies of DNA fragments in the blood

Oncologists use biopsy and imaging techniques to diagnose and monitor tumor diseases and assess treatment success.

1 Jul 2024

Radiometer celebrates 70 years in acute care diagnostics

In 1954, Radiometer launched the world’s first commercially available blood gas analyzer. This event catapulted a small Danish company that produced devices for the radio industry into the foray of acute care diagnostics.

From Radiometer Medical 1 Jul 2024

Using convolutional neural networks to improve the precision of nasal endoscopy

A team of researchers from Ochsner Health recently published an insightful article in the International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology exploring the application of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of nasal endoscopy.

28 Jun 2024