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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Study shows surge in buprenorphine prescriptions at community health clinics

The number of health care professionals able to write a prescription for a key medication to treat addiction quadrupled at community health clinics from 2016 to 2021, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.

26 Apr 2024

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on x-rays, Duke Health researchers report.

26 Apr 2024

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

A healthy liver filters all the blood in your body, breaks down toxins and digests fats. It produces collagen to repair damaged cells when the liver is injured.

25 Apr 2024

Study illuminates the interplay between health care technologies and essence of compassionate care

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a pioneering force in tech-driven workforce solutions and advisory services, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University's Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, released its latest research findings in the fourth annual installment of the Future of Nursing Survey: "Embracing Technology While Preserving Humanity."

25 Apr 2024

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

Better heart health was linked to less decline in mental processing speed and cognition among middle-aged Black women, although not among middle-aged white women, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

24 Apr 2024

Innovative peptide-based hydrogel therapy for virus prevention

Vaccines remain the gold standard of protection against dangerous pathogens, but take considerable time and vast resources to develop.

23 Apr 2024

Quitting smoking boosts treatment outcomes for laryngeal cancer

In a study of patients who smoked when they were diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, those who quit smoking before starting chemotherapy or radiation responded better to treatment, were less likely to need their voice boxes surgically removed, and lived significantly longer than those who continued to smoke.

23 Apr 2024

Exploring brain synchronizations to understand the neural processes behind social behaviors

We experience the world and connect with others through social interactions.

23 Apr 2024

State-of-the art imaging reveals how lipid metabolism is changed in Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease causes significant problems with memory, thinking and behavior and is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 50 million people around the world each year.

23 Apr 2024

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Research increasingly suggests that when a woman with obesity becomes pregnant, a process of "fetal reprogramming" increases the risk that her baby will face problems like obesity, Type 2 diabetes and liver disease earlier in life.

23 Apr 2024

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common type of arrhythmia that is on the rise in people under the age of 65, is more dangerous in this increasingly younger population than previously thought, according to a new study published today in Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology and authored by physician-scientists at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute.

22 Apr 2024

Cells use liquid droplets to regulate signaling pathways, study finds

Healthy cells respond appropriately to changes in their environment. They do this by sensing what's happening outside and relaying a command to the precise biomolecule in the precise domain that can carry out the necessary response.

22 Apr 2024

Modest effects on child development from COVID-19, Johns Hopkins study shows

Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds.

22 Apr 2024

Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapy

In a new study published today in Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have designed a new method for developing immunotherapy drugs using engineered peptides to elicit a natural immune response inside the body.

22 Apr 2024

New urine-based test improves identification of high-grade prostate cancer

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have developed a new urine-based test that addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow-growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.

18 Apr 2024

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Study shows surge in buprenorphine prescriptions at community health clinics

Blood test predicts knee osteoarthritis eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease

Scientists identify signaling pathway in liver cells linked to fibrosis

Study illuminates the interplay between health care technologies and essence of compassionate care

Better cardiovascular health among middle-aged Black women linked to less decline in cognition

Innovative peptide-based hydrogel therapy for virus prevention

Quitting smoking boosts treatment outcomes for laryngeal cancer

Exploring brain synchronizations to understand the neural processes behind social behaviors

State-of-the art imaging reveals how lipid metabolism is changed in Alzheimer's disease

Research explores how moms' obesity reprograms babies

Study shows atrial fibrillation more dangerous in younger population

Cells use liquid droplets to regulate signaling pathways, study finds

Modest effects on child development from COVID-19, Johns Hopkins study shows

Engineered peptides show promise in cancer immunotherapy

New urine-based test improves identification of high-grade prostate cancer

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

First-of-its-kind AI tool predicts patient response to cancer drugs at single-cell resolution

Universities collaborate on $15 million project investigating inflammation's role in cardiac and brain diseases

New study sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma in college students

Urine-based test developed for early detection of head and neck tumors

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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