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Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

The rate at which women eliminate alcohol from their bloodstream is largely predicted by their lean body mass, although age plays a role, too, scientists found in a new study.

26 Jun 2023

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

Dennis Charney, MD, the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System, has received the prestigious Donald Klein Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP).

26 Jun 2023

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

University of Calgary researchers have discovered how Leishmania parasites hide within the body to cause Leishmaniasis. The tiny parasites are carried by infected sand flies.

26 Jun 2023

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Diabetes is a progressive disease that affects one's ability to control blood sugar levels. For many patients, the condition becomes more severe over time and blood sugar levels grow more difficult to manage.

26 Jun 2023

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have led a study to examine a potential new treatment option for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)-related fibrosis.

26 Jun 2023

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

Surgical and intensive care patients face a higher risk of death and longer hospital stays because they are susceptible to both hypotension and hemodynamic instability – or unstable blood flow.

26 Jun 2023

Study sheds new light on the relationship between gut microbiome and autism

The biological roots of autism continue to perplex researchers, despite a growing body of studies looking at an increasing array of genetic, cellular and microbial data.

26 Jun 2023

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

Scientists identify potential biomarkers associated with positive immunotherapy response

Scientists at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified potential new biomarkers that could indicate how someone diagnosed with metastatic melanoma will respond to immunotherapy treatment.

26 Jun 2023

Race- and gender-specific interventions may be more effective at preventing overdose deaths

Interventions to address stimulant and opioid use that consider race and gender may prove more effective at preventing overdose deaths than current methods, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers who studied how drug treatment admissions and overdose deaths differed among race and gender.

26 Jun 2023

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face declining fertility at a younger age, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

26 Jun 2023

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

More than 40% of women who chose to freeze their eggs in their 30s were able to have babies later in life when they returned to the fertility clinic, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).

26 Jun 2023

$9.8 million NCI grant aims to combat cancer disparities

Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University have been awarded a $9.8 million, five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, to help combat cancer disparities fueled by persistent poverty.

26 Jun 2023

Study links poor sense of smell with increased risk of depression in older adults

In a study that followed more than 2,000 community-dwelling older adults over eight years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have significant new evidence of a link between decreased sense of smell and risk of developing late-life depression.

26 Jun 2023

New hope for cystic fibrosis patients as groundbreaking treatment enters clinical trial

Clinical testing is underway for a potentially groundbreaking new treatment for cystic fibrosis. Pioneered by scientists at Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa in partnership with the spin-out biotechnology company, cystetic Medicines, this promising inhalable molecular prosthetic is intended to improve lung function in people with CF who cannot benefit from current therapies.

26 Jun 2023

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

Scientists have discovered that the cells of early human embryos are often unable to repair damage to their DNA.

26 Jun 2023

E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses

When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal to kids.

26 Jun 2023

Innovative nanofluidic device detects single proteins at their naturally high concentrations

In the evolving world of precision medicine, the need for methods that can measure biomolecules with supreme accuracy and specificity is paramount. Recognizing this, Associate Professor Yan Xu of the Graduate School of Engineering at Osaka Metropolitan University and his international research team have made a great stride in this direction. They have developed an innovative nanofluidic device capable of capturing single proteins stochastically and detecting them digitally at their naturally high concentrations. This breakthrough could potentially lay the foundation for the future of personalized disease prevention and treatment.

26 Jun 2023

Patients affected by depression more likely to stop taking their heart medications

Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than those without depression, according to research presented today at ACNAP 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology.

25 Jun 2023

Experts release new guidelines for safe opioid deprescribing in Australia

Australian and international experts have released 11 recommendations on when, how, and in what situation it may be appropriate for clinicians to reduce opioid use, by placing the patient at the center of the equation.

25 Jun 2023

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Lean body mass and age predict how quickly women eliminate alcohol

World-renowned researcher receives top award for contributions to clinical psychopharmacology

UCalgary researchers discover how Leishmania parasites hide within the body

Higher doses of oral semaglutide effective in lowering blood sugar and promoting weight loss

Researchers identify a potential new drug for NASH-related fibrosis

Smart Cuff: A single device to measure multiple cardiac functions

Study sheds new light on the relationship between gut microbiome and autism

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Scientists identify potential biomarkers associated with positive immunotherapy response

Race- and gender-specific interventions may be more effective at preventing overdose deaths

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Elective oocyte cryopreservation may be a promising option for women who want to delay parenthood

$9.8 million NCI grant aims to combat cancer disparities

Study links poor sense of smell with increased risk of depression in older adults

New hope for cystic fibrosis patients as groundbreaking treatment enters clinical trial

New study warns of dangers of gene editing in human embryos

E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses

Innovative nanofluidic device detects single proteins at their naturally high concentrations

Patients affected by depression more likely to stop taking their heart medications

Experts release new guidelines for safe opioid deprescribing in Australia

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