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Mapping maternal and infant health research in Morocco: A 22-year scoping review

A comprehensive scoping review led by McMaster University researchers provides the first map of the field of Maternal and Infant Health (MIH) research in Morocco over a span of 22 years, from 2000 to 2022 and suggests a different way to study global health.

19 Jul 2024

Tiny animals steal antibiotic secrets from bacteria to fight disease

A group of small, freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes "stolen" from bacteria, according to new research by a team from the University of Oxford, the University of Stirling and the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), Woods Hole.

19 Jul 2024

Modulating T-cell response: Innovations in AAV8 gene therapy for retinal diseases

A new study shows that subretinal adeno-associated virus 8 (AAV8) injections cause proinflammatory T-cell immune response against the transgene product.

19 Jul 2024

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

A landmark study has successfully decoded the complete ginseng genome, unveiling the genetic mechanisms that govern saponin biosynthesis. This detailed genetic map illuminates the evolutionary and metabolic pathways of Panax ginseng, a staple in traditional medicine. This pivotal discovery promises to drive forward breeding initiatives and augment the plant's medicinal qualities, unlocking new possibilities for therapeutic applications.

19 Jul 2024

Psilocybin reconfigures brain networks, showing potential for lasting therapeutic effects

Researchers found that high-dose psilocybin significantly disrupts brain functional connectivity, particularly in the default mode network, with lasting effects linked to therapeutic benefits.

18 Jul 2024

Extreme weather associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments

Temperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments, according to a recently published study from Drexel University researchers in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

18 Jul 2024

Rise of multidrug-resistant Salmonella strains in U.S. retail chicken meat

Salmonella infections are a major public health issue in the United States, causing over 1.3 million illnesses annually.

18 Jul 2024

Brain activity patterns can foreshadow 24-hour seizure risk

UCSF team discovers brain activity patterns that foreshadow seizures up to 24 hours before they occur.

18 Jul 2024

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

Research shows that vaccination and temporal changes have significantly reduced the incidence of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but a substantial risk remains during the Omicron era.

18 Jul 2024

Psilocybin and undisclosed ingredients found in popular mushroom gummies

Mushroom gummies being sold to promote brain function may contain the illegal hallucinogen psylocibin and other harmful ingredients not listed on the label, UVA Health experts are warning after five people – including a 3-year-old child – were sickened.

18 Jul 2024

Diverse genetic data illuminates health disparities across populations

The majority of genetic studies focus on people of European descent, which limits the understanding of how genes influence health in other populations.

18 Jul 2024

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

The recent surge in people seeking mental health care across the country has led to long wait times for first appointments with therapists and psychiatrists.

18 Jul 2024

New drugs show promise in shrinking breast cancer brain metastases

Researchers from Drexel's College of Medicine have identified new drugs that show early success in shrinking breast cancer tumors that have metastasized in the brain.

18 Jul 2024

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an international team of researchers has reported.

18 Jul 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Study uncovers how OTX2 drives aggressive childhood brain cancer

In a report published in Nature Cell Biology, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, the University of Manitoba and collaborating institutions revealed an unexpected way in which the protein OTX2 drives the progression of medulloblastoma – the most common aggressive childhood brain cancer.

18 Jul 2024

Autoantibodies against type 1 interferons linked to higher susceptibility to viral disease

$Novel therapy can improve the prognosis of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia$

Novel therapy can improve the prognosis of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia

Relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a so-called blood cancer, has an extremely poor prognosis because of resistance to anti-cancer drugs and frailty of the patient's organ functions.

18 Jul 2024

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Medicine News and Research

Mapping maternal and infant health research in Morocco: A 22-year scoping review

Tiny animals steal antibiotic secrets from bacteria to fight disease

Modulating T-cell response: Innovations in AAV8 gene therapy for retinal diseases

Ginseng genome unlocks secrets of medicinal benefits

Psilocybin reconfigures brain networks, showing potential for lasting therapeutic effects

Extreme weather associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments

Rise of multidrug-resistant Salmonella strains in U.S. retail chicken meat

Brain activity patterns can foreshadow 24-hour seizure risk

Vaccines and virus changes cut long COVID risk by 50%, but Omicron still poses a threat

Psilocybin and undisclosed ingredients found in popular mushroom gummies

Diverse genetic data illuminates health disparities across populations

Mobile apps and wearables show promise in easing mental health symptoms during therapy wait times

New drugs show promise in shrinking breast cancer brain metastases

Unhealthy sleep patterns associated with Type 2 diabetes risk in racially and economically diverse adults

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Study uncovers how OTX2 drives aggressive childhood brain cancer

Autoantibodies against type 1 interferons linked to higher susceptibility to viral disease

Improving medication adherence beats resistance testing for better HIV outcomes in African youth

New study links cellular health to well-being of dementia caregivers

Novel therapy can improve the prognosis of relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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