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Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

The discovery of a previously unknown molecular target has inspired what may become a therapeutic breakthrough for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Scientists have detected new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and escape detection by common diagnostic tests - a development that could increase cases and deaths from malaria and make eliminating the persistent disease an even greater challenge.

11 Sep 2023

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

UK study reveals COVID-19 vaccination effectively boosts anti-S antibody levels and reduces symptom severity post-infection, irrespective of the viral variant involved. High antibody levels are linked to quicker viral clearance, suggesting reduced transmission risk.

10 Sep 2023

Researchers look at five established definitions for safety-net hospitals

Safety-net hospitals have a common mission to provide care for Medicaid beneficiaries and those who are uninsured, but there's no universal definition for these hospitals - complicating efforts to allocate funding.

8 Sep 2023

NFL and American Heart Association team up to encourage kids to get active at school

This back to school season the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are offering students exciting ways to move more with NFL PLAY 60.

8 Sep 2023

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

In summer 2020, Edward Michelson, M.D., chair of TTUHSC El Paso's Department of Emergency Medicine, had developed a new daily routine.

8 Sep 2023

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Researchers assessed a novel human papillomavirus (HPV) and host deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation score for adenocarcinoma in-situ (AIS) and cervical adenocarcinoma (ADC) screening.

8 Sep 2023

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Brazilian Clinical Research Institute (BCRI) to focus on advancing cardiovascular disease research, innovation, and medical education.

8 Sep 2023

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Recently published research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests individuals with hepatitis C should consider revaccination for hepatitis B. The study was published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

8 Sep 2023

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

In findings with potentially important implications for cervical cancer screening, scientists at the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center (MECC) have developed a test for detecting a type of cervical cancer that Pap tests often miss.

7 Sep 2023

VAI scientists uncover mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring

Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have identified a key part of a mechanism that annotates genetic information before it is passed from fathers to their offspring.

7 Sep 2023

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Researchers performed a multi-omics evaluation of HSPCs obtained from individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms transforming to TP53-related secondary forms of acute myeloid leukemia.

7 Sep 2023

Meridian Bioscience Sets a New Sustainability Standard in Diagnostic Assay Development with the Launch of Two New Animal-Free Immunoassay Interference Blockers

The Life Science division of Meridian Bioscience, Inc., a leading global provider of diagnostic testing solutions and life science raw materials, announced today the launch of two new immunoassay interference blockers, K-Block™, and Mouse-Free IgG.

From Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 7 Sep 2023

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

Researchers reported the discovery of a new antibiotic, clovibactin.

6 Sep 2023

World-renowned Diamond Light Source facility to be upgraded through a £500 million investment

A groundbreaking science facility which kickstarted the UK's world leading Covid drug development and has advanced treatments of global health challenges from HIV to malaria and cancer will be upgraded and expanded through a more than £500 million investment, Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has announced today (Wednesday 6 September).

5 Sep 2023

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Jeff Hawkins, CEO of Quantum-Si, about the challenges of conventional proteomic methods, as well as how next-generation protein sequencing is democratizing protein sequencing.

From Quantum-SI 5 Sep 2023

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

Yourgene Health plc (“Yourgene”), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, today launched the Yourgene® MagBench™ Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit. MagBench solution is available to Sage™ customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

From Yourgene Health 5 Sep 2023

NGS-based screening identifies rare and novel thalassemia mutations in Ganzhou, China

Around 5.2% of the global population carries abnormal hemoglobin genes. Each year, 300,000 to 500,000 children are born with severe hemoglobinopathies worldwide, with approximately 80% of these cases occurring in developing countries.

5 Sep 2023

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

Researchers characterized two novel SARS-CoV-2 XBB variants, EG.5.1 and XBB.2.3.

4 Sep 2023

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

For roughly 80% of breast cancer survivors, treatment doesn't end with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Instead, for the next five to 10 years, doctors recommend that they take medication to block sex hormones, which can fuel tumor growth and spark recurrence.

1 Sep 2023

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Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Vaccination amps up antibody response and cuts down COVID severity, UK study shows

Researchers look at five established definitions for safety-net hospitals

NFL and American Heart Association team up to encourage kids to get active at school

TTUHSC El Paso's community engagement efforts helped address COVID-19 disparities

Promising new cervical cancer test fills in the gap missed by Pap tests

Mount Sinai and BCRI partner to improve cardiovascular health and education in Latin America

Hepatitis C patients may benefit from revaccination against hepatitis B after treatment

Novel test could improve detection of cervical adenocarcinoma

VAI scientists uncover mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring

Chronic inflammation's influence on TP53 mutations in leukemia evolution explored in new study

Meridian Bioscience Sets a New Sustainability Standard in Diagnostic Assay Development with the Launch of Two New Animal-Free Immunoassay Interference Blockers

Clovibactin - a game-changing novel antibiotic with no resistance

World-renowned Diamond Light Source facility to be upgraded through a £500 million investment

How is next-generation protein sequencing democratizing protein sequencing?

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

NGS-based screening identifies rare and novel thalassemia mutations in Ganzhou, China

Study characterizes SARS-CoV-2 subvariants to inform development of next-generation COVID-19 vaccines

Study finds ways to improve medication adherence in breast cancer survivors

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