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New method to study the ultra-fast movements of proteins

Proteins are biological molecules that perform almost all biochemical tasks in all forms of life. In doing so, the tiny structures perform ultra-fast movements.

30 May 2023

Humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to enable upright bipedal locomotion

A new study has shown that humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to help us walk on two feet. Researchers studying the evolution of bipedal walking have long assumed that the raised arch of the foot helps us walk by acting as a lever which propels the body forward.

30 May 2023

The potential clinical benefit of the Multabody platform as a therapeutic for SARS-CoV-2

The potential clinical benefit of the Multabody platform as a therapeutic for SARS-CoV-2.

26 May 2023

$Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?$

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Studying the correlation between prediabetes before the menopause and increased fracture risk.

25 May 2023

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for breast lesion classification on ultrasound significantly improved radiologists' diagnostic performance-;particularly for reducing the frequency of benign breast biopsies.

25 May 2023

PCCT offers better cardiovascular imaging quality in infants with suspected congenital heart defects

A new advanced form of CT imaging called photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) offers better cardiovascular imaging quality at a similar radiation dose compared to dual-source CT (DSCT) in infants with suspected cardiac heart defects, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

23 May 2023

AI can help triage patients with respiratory symptoms before primary care clinic visit

Researchers from Iceland trained a machine learning model with artificial intelligence to triage patients with respiratory symptoms before the patients visit a primary care clinic.

23 May 2023

$Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride$

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

For pharmaceuticals, knowing the chemical composition is not enough-;molecular geometry and crystal structure also play an important role in a drug's activity.

23 May 2023

He returned to the US for his daughter’s wedding. He left with a $42,000 hospital bill.

Last June, Jay Comfort flew to the United States from his home in Switzerland to attend his only daughter's wedding. But the week before the ceremony — on a Friday evening — Comfort said he found himself in "excruciating pain."

23 May 2023

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

For the first time, researchers have recorded pain-related data from inside the brain of individuals with chronic pain disorders caused by stroke or amputation (phantom limb pain).

22 May 2023

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

A new analysis of SURMOUNT-1, the first Phase 3 study of tirzepatide in adults for chronic weight management shows that tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups.

19 May 2023

Using synthetic peptides for inflammatory disease diagnosis

Scientists have developed a peptide that binds to the protein calprotectin, a marker of major inflammatory disorders, and shown that it is suitable for diagnostic tests.

17 May 2023

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

Researchers examined the effects of fish oil supplementation on pregnant and postpartum women who are overweight or obese.

4 May 2023

The Evolution of Molecular Biology

In this interview, Istvan Szatmari, the Head of The Genomic Core Facility at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, talks to NewsMed about the evolution of Molecular Biology.

From MGI 4 May 2023

Obesity management: a women's health approach

Researchers provide a women's health perspective on obesity.

1 May 2023

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of short-term maternal diet and current body composition on human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) profiles in mature human milk. The study found a lack of clear and consistent associations between maternal nutrition and HMO concentrations in mature human milk from healthy lactating women with adequate dietary intake.

30 Apr 2023

Revolutionizing drug discovery: Giga-scale screening unleashes power of AI and virtual libraries

Research discusses recent advances in computer-aided drug discovery, including the use of virtual screening and deep learning methods and their potential to revolutionize the drug discovery process by identifying diverse, potent, and drug-like ligands to protein targets.

28 Apr 2023

Understanding post-COVID interstitial lung disease: Causes, treatment options

After being hospitalized for three months with COVID-19 and double pneumonia in 2020, Houston police officer Hito Bazan awoke one morning to discover that he couldn't talk, eat, walk, or most importantly, breathe. Bazan was diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD) known as pulmonary fibrosis (PF).

27 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

How a 2019 Florida law catalyzed a hospital-building boom

In BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel's 86 private rooms, patients can use voice-activated Alexa devices to dim the lights, play music, or summon a nurse.

26 Apr 2023

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New method to study the ultra-fast movements of proteins

Humans may have evolved a spring-like arch to enable upright bipedal locomotion

The potential clinical benefit of the Multabody platform as a therapeutic for SARS-CoV-2

Is prediabetes associated with increased fracture risk among midlife women?

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

PCCT offers better cardiovascular imaging quality in infants with suspected congenital heart defects

AI can help triage patients with respiratory symptoms before primary care clinic visit

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

He returned to the US for his daughter’s wedding. He left with a $42,000 hospital bill.

Researchers identify brain signatures for chronic pain in a small group of individuals

Tirzepatide improves body composition across a range of adult age groups, study shows

Using synthetic peptides for inflammatory disease diagnosis

What is the effect of maternal fish oil supplementation in overweight or obese mothers on infant body composition and metabolism?

The Evolution of Molecular Biology

Obesity management: a women's health approach

Maternal diet and body composition show little impact on key milk components, genetics prevails

Revolutionizing drug discovery: Giga-scale screening unleashes power of AI and virtual libraries

Understanding post-COVID interstitial lung disease: Causes, treatment options

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

How a 2019 Florida law catalyzed a hospital-building boom

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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