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UT Health San Antonio and UTSA launch first U.S. MD/MS program in medicine and artificial intelligence

The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and the University College at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) are officially launching the first known program in the United States to combine medicine and artificial intelligence.

14 Sep 2023

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) released the 13th edition of its annual Cancer Progress Report, which chronicles how basic, translational, and clinical cancer research and cancer-related population sciences - primarily supported by federal investments in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) - remain vitally important to improving health and saving lives.

13 Sep 2023

Nine-year study reveals lipids' pivotal role in aging, health, and disease

This groundbreaking nine-year study used advanced mass spectrometry to analyze lipid profiles in human plasma, revealing dynamic changes tied to aging, insulin resistance, and viral infections. The findings suggest that specific lipid subclasses are crucial indicators and potential targets for treatment in human health and various diseases.

13 Sep 2023

Researchers show how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life

In a trio of papers appearing in Nature on Sept. 13, 2023, the researchers offer the most comprehensive look yet at how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life, underscoring a devastating reality for millions of children in the Global South, particularly Asia.

13 Sep 2023

Kuano closes £1.8M seed funding round to validate quantum simulation platform for drug discovery

Kuano, a drug discovery company combining quantum mechanics with AI to design the next generation of medicines, today announced the close of its £1.8M seed funding round, led by Mercia Ventures, and including ACF Investors, Ascension Ventures, o2h Ventures, Meltwind Advisory LLP, and other Angel investors.

From Kuano Ltd. 13 Sep 2023

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

The University of Kentucky's Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field of hypertension with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association (AHA).

12 Sep 2023

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.

12 Sep 2023

New machine-learning algorithms can help optimize the next-generation of therapeutic antibodies

Antibody treatments may be able to activate the immune system to fight diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and colorectal cancer, but they are less effective when they bind with themselves and other molecules that aren’t markers of disease.

11 Sep 2023

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

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UT Health San Antonio and UTSA launch first U.S. MD/MS program in medicine and artificial intelligence

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Nine-year study reveals lipids' pivotal role in aging, health, and disease

Researchers show how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life

Kuano closes £1.8M seed funding round to validate quantum simulation platform for drug discovery

University of Kentucky's cardiovascular scientist recognized for excellence in hypertension research

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

New machine-learning algorithms can help optimize the next-generation of therapeutic antibodies

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

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