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Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Neurologists diagnose cognitive impairment with a clinical exam of memory and thinking skills.

30 Jul 2024

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Research reveals xanthones as promising agents in diabetes management, offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and insulin-sensitizing benefits.

29 Jul 2024

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

β-Thalassemia is a genetic disorder characterized by reduced or absent synthesis of the beta chains of hemoglobin, leading to ineffective erythropoiesis and severe anemia.

29 Jul 2024

SARS-CoV-2 detected in common wildlife species

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, is widespread among wildlife species, according to Virginia Tech research published Monday (July 29, 2024) in Nature Communications.

29 Jul 2024

Study: Iron infusions superior to blood transfusions for surgical patients with anemia

In a rigorous medical records study covering tens of thousands of patients, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers conclude that some patients with preoperative anemia have better outcomes if they get iron infusions before surgery rather than standard red blood cell transfusions.

25 Jul 2024

Experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome

An experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome, a rare disorder linked to autism, according to new research from the University of California San Diego - a discovery that could lead to therapies for patients with other neurological conditions.

25 Jul 2024

High-risk NSAID prescriptions cost NHS £31 million

Prescribing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to people at high risk of harm from them is estimated to cost the NHS in England around £31 million and cause more than 6,000 lost years of good health over 10 years, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

24 Jul 2024

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Researchers evaluated the association between long-term oral corticosteroid use and adverse events in adult patients with atopic dermatitis.

24 Jul 2024

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

A recent review in Nature Reviews Microbiology highlights how oral and gut microbiomes interact, impacting overall human health. Oral microorganisms can enter the gut, contributing to dysbiosis and various diseases, necessitating further research on these complex interactions.

24 Jul 2024

Reliability of HIV viral load tests for CAB-LA PrEP questioned in new study

A single laboratory-based HIV viral load test used by U.S. clinicians who provide people with long-acting, injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) did not reliably detect HIV in a multi-country study.

23 Jul 2024

Long-acting injectable CAB-LA safe for HIV PrEP during pregnancy, study finds

Long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) was safe and well tolerated as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) before and during pregnancy in the follow-up phase of a global study among cisgender women.

23 Jul 2024

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to Professor Michelle Peace about the challenges and implications of detecting ethanol in e-cigarettes for drug testing and forensic toxicology.

From Pittcon 23 Jul 2024

PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial shows no reduction in infections

The results of the PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial conducted in Eastern and Southern Africa, which ran between 2020 and 2024, show conclusively that neither of the two experimental vaccine regimens tested reduced HIV infections among the study population.

23 Jul 2024

Long-term sulfonylurea use linked to increased risk of hypoglycemia unawareness

Sulfonylureas are a class of oral medications used to manage blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

22 Jul 2024

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat.

22 Jul 2024

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Researchers from the United States of America investigated the potential association between different subtypes of endometriosis and the incidence of ovarian cancer.

22 Jul 2024

$Novel therapy can improve the prognosis of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia$

Oral News and Research

Head-to-head comparison of commercial Alzheimer's blood tests reveals most accurate options

Xanthones show promise in diabetes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties

Understanding iron overload in β-thalassemia: Mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments

SARS-CoV-2 detected in common wildlife species

Study: Iron infusions superior to blood transfusions for surgical patients with anemia

Experimental cancer drug could make thinking easier for individuals with Rett syndrome

High-risk NSAID prescriptions cost NHS £31 million

Study suggests limiting oral corticosteroid use to 90 days reduces adverse effects in atopic dermatitis patients

Oral-gut axis: How mouth bacteria impact your overall health

Reliability of HIV viral load tests for CAB-LA PrEP questioned in new study

Long-acting injectable CAB-LA safe for HIV PrEP during pregnancy, study finds

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A Forensic Perspective on Vaping

PrEPVacc HIV vaccine trial shows no reduction in infections

Long-term sulfonylurea use linked to increased risk of hypoglycemia unawareness

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Women with endometriosis have a significantly increased ovarian cancer risk, study finds

Novel therapy can improve the prognosis of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia

Porcine study reveals meurotoxic and pro-inflammatory effects of microplastics on enteric nervous system

Archaea: Unseen players in human microbiome and infectious diseases

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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