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Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

The higher the blood sugar level in pregnant women when first diagnosed with diabetes, the higher the risk of complications around and after birth, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm.

13 May 2024

Longitudinal antibody changes key to identifying peanut allergy resolution in kids

Australian researchers have discovered how changes in antibody levels over time can predict which children are likely to outgrow their peanut allergy.

9 May 2024

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

The study of a novel oral vaccine that could protect against chlamydia infection has been awarded approximately $11 million in National Institutes of Health funding over five years through a cooperative agreements research project grant, known as a U01 grant.

9 May 2024

How tobacco reshapes the mouth: Studying the oral microbiome in smokers and non-smokers

A study published in Scientific Reports investigates the differences in oral microbiome diversity among cigarette smokers, smokeless tobacco users, and non-tobacco users, revealing significant changes due to tobacco use.

8 May 2024

AVAnT1A study: Investigating early COVID-19 vaccination and type 1 diabetes risk in children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that leads to disrupted glucose metabolism. It requires lifelong insulin therapy.

8 May 2024

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Collaborative research, led from the University of Oxford and published today in Nature Medicine, has developed a new tool called QR4 that more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, like heart disease and stroke, particularly identifying high-risk patients that current prediction tools miss.

8 May 2024

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Qi "Tony" Zhou, a researcher in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fight lung infections that have established a resistance to antimicrobial drugs.

6 May 2024

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

Eleven million U.S. adults use e-cigarettes to vape nicotine, and about half of them say that they want to stop, but many have trouble doing so because nicotine is an addictive drug.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Rising scooter injuries: Dentists warn of growing trend in e-scooter accidents

Study found a significant rise in electric scooter-related dental injuries in the UK from 2020 to 2022, with unprovoked falls being the most common cause, and many injuries linked to lack of helmet use and intoxication.

5 May 2024

Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Probiotics offer a range of health benefits, but their adverse effects can occasionally lead to bacteremia, wherein bacteria circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body.

3 May 2024

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) affects about one-quarter of reproductive-age women and is linked to adverse health outcomes, such as increased HIV risk.

2 May 2024

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

New evidence reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B (HBV), especially among women and Asian minorities in the West, a new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, details.

2 May 2024

Garvan Institute and Illumina collaborate to transform the treatment of complex diseases

Illumina, a global genomics and human health company, has partnered with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research's TenK10K project to help transform the treatment of complex diseases, starting with autoimmune diseases, with a joint investment of $27 million AUD.

30 Apr 2024

Generation Z urged to prioritize gum health

As Generation Z embarks on their journey into adulthood, there's one crucial aspect of their health that can sometimes be overlooked: their gums.

30 Apr 2024

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Consistently high vaccination rates and global health surveillance programs have helped eliminate poliomyelitis (polio) in almost all countries of the world, except Afghanistan and Pakistan.

28 Apr 2024

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Study investigated whether SARS-CoV-2 lingers in tissues after COVID-19 recovery and if it's linked to long COVID symptoms. They found viral RNA in various organs, and its presence correlated with long COVID symptoms.

25 Apr 2024

Insilico Medicine's AI-designed drug ISM3412 receives FDA IND approval

Clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine announces that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Investigational New Drug application for ISM3412, a small molecule inhibitor of MAT2A for the potential treatment of MTAP deleted cancers designed with Insilico's generative AI platform.

25 Apr 2024

Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively

Study investigates the effects of medical nutrition therapy on gestational diabetes mellitus, emphasizing the beneficial roles of specific dietary patterns and nutrient supplements in managing this condition effectively.

23 Apr 2024

Oral News and Research

Understanding the impact of blood glucose levels on birth complications in gestational diabetes

Longitudinal antibody changes key to identifying peanut allergy resolution in kids

Oral rinse shows promise in early detection of gastric cancer

UT Health San Antonio leads effort for developing oral vaccine against chlamydia

How tobacco reshapes the mouth: Studying the oral microbiome in smokers and non-smokers

AVAnT1A study: Investigating early COVID-19 vaccination and type 1 diabetes risk in children

New tool more accurately predicts an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Rising scooter injuries: Dentists warn of growing trend in e-scooter accidents

Researchers find association between bacteremia and probiotics

Researchers highlight critical need for more effective treatments for women with bacterial vaginosis

Study reveals global underassessment and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B

Garvan Institute and Illumina collaborate to transform the treatment of complex diseases

Generation Z urged to prioritize gum health

Expert warns of the continuous dangers posed by polio and other enteroviruses

Study suggests lingering coronavirus in tissues may contribute to long COVID symptoms

Insilico Medicine's AI-designed drug ISM3412 receives FDA IND approval

Study highlights nutrition therapy's potential to manage gestational diabetes effectively

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