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Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

A new research agenda on health, migration, and displacement by the World Health Organization

The World Health Organization has published a report for building inclusive and responsive healthcare systems for people who have been displaced.

29 Nov 2023

A new framework for evaluating AI in health care: Moving beyond tool performance

Health care organizations are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve patient care, but their translation into clinical settings has been inconsistent, in part because evaluating AI in health care remains challenging.

27 Nov 2023

Virtual care as safe and effective as in-person care, McMaster study finds

New research from McMaster University has found that not only is virtual care a safe way to hold medical appointments, but that patients and physicians were able to use it appropriately and effectively with minimal guidance.

27 Nov 2023

New signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation

A study led by Guadalupe Sabio and José Jalife at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid has identified a new signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation, a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat.

27 Nov 2023

Saliva analysis breakthrough: Detecting cognitive decline stages in Parkinson’s patients

Researchers used integrative metaproteogenomic analysis to show that changes in salivary microbiota and biomolecules can indicate cognitive impairment stages in Parkinson’s disease patients, offering a potential diagnostic tool.

23 Nov 2023

AmoyDx and CST Expand Existing Partnership for the Development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) to Support Precision Oncology

Cell Signaling Technology (CST), a life science biotechnology company and leading provider of antibodies, kits, and services, and Amoy Diagnostics Co., Ltd. (AmoyDx), a China-based innovative molecular diagnostics company in the field of precision oncology, announced today the expansion of their ongoing partnership for companion diagnostic (CDx) development in China.

From Cell Signaling Technology 23 Nov 2023

Blind people can recognize faces using sound, study shows

Using a specialized device that translates images into sound, Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists and colleagues showed that people who are blind recognized basic faces using the part of the brain known as the fusiform face area, a region that is crucial for the processing of faces in sighted people.

22 Nov 2023

Large Language Models pose threat to scientific accuracy, new study warns

Large Language Models (LLMs) pose a direct threat to science, because of so-called 'hallucinations' (untruthful responses), and should be restricted to protect scientific truth, says a new paper from leading Artificial Intelligence researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute.

22 Nov 2023

New method unveils the "imageable genome" for medical diagnostics

An international research group led by the University of Lucerne has developed novel approaches for medical imaging.

17 Nov 2023

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Study assesses the effectiveness of photobiomodulation (PBM) treatment in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease and finds no significant impact on behavioral performance or neurodegeneration, suggesting the need for further research into PBM's therapeutic potential.

16 Nov 2023

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Immunotherapies that target the CD20 antigen have revolutionized how patients with a variety of blood cancers and hematologic disorders have been treated.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

An interview with Dr Beverley Isherwood.

16 Nov 2023

Stand Up To Cancer unveils new gastroesophageal cancer research teams and awards

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced three Research Teams focused on bringing new therapies to clinical trials for the treatment of gastroesophageal cancer (GEC).

15 Nov 2023

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Professor Sir Peter Barnes, a leading figure in respiratory medicine.

15 Nov 2023

Does narcissism drive our body image and dietary choices?

Study evaluates the relationship between narcissism and body image concerns, revealing how narcissistic traits influence desires for thinness and muscularity, and related dietary behaviors, with variations noted across genders.

13 Nov 2023

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

Research explores the advancements, challenges, and economic implications of gene therapy for various diseases, including inherited blood disorders, malignancies treated with CAR-T cells, and diseases targeted by in vivo AAV vectors. The review highlights the transformative potential of gene therapies while acknowledging the complexities in manufacturing, safety, efficacy, and long-term durability.

12 Nov 2023

NCI grants $5 million to UTHealth Houston for cancer control research in Mexico and Latin America

A five-year, $5 million grant has been awarded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to the UTHealth Houston Institute for Implementation Science to support research and training in implementation science, with a focus on improving cancer control efforts in Mexico and Latin America.

10 Nov 2023

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Neuropsychiatric symptoms of Long COVID, including brain fog, inability to concentrate, and headache, have puzzled researchers and clinicians, who are hunting for those symptoms' causes.

10 Nov 2023

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Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

A new research agenda on health, migration, and displacement by the World Health Organization

A new framework for evaluating AI in health care: Moving beyond tool performance

Virtual care as safe and effective as in-person care, McMaster study finds

New signaling mechanism implicated in the development of ventricular fibrillation

Saliva analysis breakthrough: Detecting cognitive decline stages in Parkinson’s patients

AmoyDx and CST Expand Existing Partnership for the Development of Companion Diagnostics (CDx) to Support Precision Oncology

Blind people can recognize faces using sound, study shows

Large Language Models pose threat to scientific accuracy, new study warns

New method unveils the "imageable genome" for medical diagnostics

Photobiomodulation in Alzheimer's mouse model falls short in preventive impact

Gene splicing determines CD20 levels and response to monoclonal antibody therapy

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Together: A Conversation with Dr. Beverley Isherwood

Stand Up To Cancer unveils new gastroesophageal cancer research teams and awards

Sir Peter Barnes on World COPD Day: Awareness, Advances, and the Road Ahead

Does narcissism drive our body image and dietary choices?

Gene therapy's double-edged sword: Breakthrough treatments face manufacturing and efficacy

NCI grants $5 million to UTHealth Houston for cancer control research in Mexico and Latin America

Study narrows down potential causes of Long COVID brain fog and other neuropsychiatric symptoms

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 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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