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Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

An investigational gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease that begins in early childhood, known as giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), was well tolerated and showed signs of therapeutic benefit in a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Mar 2024

Enhancing the safety and efficacy of breast and ovarian cancer treatment

Some anti-cancer treatments not only target tumour cells but also healthy cells. If their effects on the latter are too strong, their use can become limiting.

20 Mar 2024

Antibiotics can effectively target gut bacteria that harbor COVID-19 virus, study shows

New research indicates that antibiotics can effectively target bacteria in the gut that harbor the virus that causes COVID-19 and produce toxin-like peptides that contribute to COVID-19-related symptoms.

20 Mar 2024

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Study unveils the GDF1 signaling pathway's role in mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss on Alzheimer's disease, spotlighting potential avenues for therapeutic development.

20 Mar 2024

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

The potential of self-care interventions to improve the health and well-being of girls and women to promote equity, gender equality, and human rights.

20 Mar 2024

Tracking circulating tumor DNA could indicate gastroesophageal cancer treatment response

Monitoring levels of DNA shed by tumors and circulating in the bloodstream could help doctors accurately assess how gastroesophageal cancers are responding to treatment, and potentially predict future prognosis, suggests a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

19 Mar 2024

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

The International Healthy Eating Report Card Scale (IHERCS), developed by researchers in Hong Kong, effectively assesses preschool children's eating behaviors and family home food environments across different cultures, demonstrating its utility in global health promotion efforts.

19 Mar 2024

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered that the evasion of apoptosis is a key driver of drug resistance in patients with relapsed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a type of aggressive blood cancer.

19 Mar 2024

Review suggests the middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health

The middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health, researchers write in a review publishing March 19 in the journal Trends in Neurosciences.

19 Mar 2024

Ultrasound technology shows promise in detecting thoracic surface vibrations

The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory health.

19 Mar 2024

Ownership-based text messages boost COVID booster uptake

New research published in Nature Human Behavior suggests that text nudges encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which had proven effective in prior real-world field tests, are also effective at prompting people to get a booster.

18 Mar 2024

Study shows how heteroresistance can act as a precursor to antibiotic resistance

A new study shows how heteroresistance, a transient resistance common in many bacteria, can act as a precursor to the development of antibiotic resistance.

18 Mar 2024

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

New study suggests that low-level laser therapy (PBM) offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) patients. Over 10 weeks, 30 participants experienced a significant drop in pain scores after each treatment.

18 Mar 2024

Rapid Novor and MAbSilico partner for world's first AI-guided epitope mapping service for antibodies

Rapid Novor and MAbSilico partner to provide the world's first comprehensive AI-guided epitope mapping service. This service combines hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry (HDX-MS) with advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-driven computational modeling.

From Rapid Novor Inc 18 Mar 2024

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

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Efficacy News and Research

Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

Enhancing the safety and efficacy of breast and ovarian cancer treatment

Antibiotics can effectively target gut bacteria that harbor COVID-19 virus, study shows

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Empowering women through self-care: A leap towards health equity

Tracking circulating tumor DNA could indicate gastroesophageal cancer treatment response

Global scale to grade preschoolers' eating habits unveiled

NUS study reveals key mechanisms behind drug resistance in relapsed acute myeloid leukemia

Review suggests the middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health

Ultrasound technology shows promise in detecting thoracic surface vibrations

Ownership-based text messages boost COVID booster uptake

Study shows how heteroresistance can act as a precursor to antibiotic resistance

Low-level laser therapy offers immediate pain relief for Burning Mouth Syndrome patients

Rapid Novor and MAbSilico partner for world's first AI-guided epitope mapping service for antibodies

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Nanoparticles turbocharge turmeric's curcumin for enhanced health benefits

Innovative levodopa infusion pump trial shows promise for reducing Parkinson's symptoms

The efficacy of the Mediterranean diet on health outcomes in adults with cancer

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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