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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.

$1 million NIH grant to support UTEP's transformative pancreatic cancer research

The University of Texas at El Paso will undertake potentially transformative research on how specific risk factors promote pancreatic cancer development with support from a $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute.

6 Apr 2023

Case study shows how COVID-19 breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the baby

Researchers at UHealth-;the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have shown that, in two cases, COVID-19 infection breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the newborn.

6 Apr 2023

Study identifies disparities among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

Some adults with severe respiratory illness, including women, those with public insurance, and people with fewer financial resources, may be less likely to receive an advanced form of life support known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

6 Apr 2023

Phase 2 study shows safety and efficacy of new drug in men with high-risk prostate cancers

A new drug, a monoclonal antibody known as enoblituzumab, is safe in men with aggressive prostate cancer and may induce clinical activity against cancer throughout the body, according to a phase 2 study led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

6 Apr 2023

St. Jude computational biologists characterize the full spectrum of oncogenic fusions in pediatric cancer

The scientific foundation needed to work on curing a class of cancer-causing mutations is here, in the form of a tool from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

5 Apr 2023

New treatment for fibrous dysplasia shows promising results in NIH clinical trial

A clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health found that a medication, denosumab, significantly reduced abnormal bone turnover in adults with fibrous dysplasia, a rare disease marked by weak and misshapen bones.

4 Apr 2023

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

Researchers who surveyed women attending breast cancer screening appointments found that one in five is likely to skip additional testing after an abnormal finding on their mammogram if there is a deductible or co-payment, according to an editorial published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

Novel immunotherapy-based approach for low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis improves patient survival

Results from a clinical trial conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) show that people with low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis who are treated with interferon alfa-2b, a type of immunotherapy, can live for decades after diagnosis.

4 Apr 2023

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

4 Apr 2023

Research uncovers the root cause of adverse health effects from circadian rhythm disruption

New research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst zeroes in on the root cause of adverse health effects from disruption of the body's circadian rhythms, which typically occurs from jet lag and rotating work shifts.

4 Apr 2023

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Researchers discover a small molecule drug candidate that could provide immediate protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2.

4 Apr 2023

Study: Medicaid reimbursement for the same mental health treatment varies among U.S. states

Medicaid reimbursement for the same mental health treatment varies dramatically among U.S. states, according to a new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.

3 Apr 2023

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors (JAMDA) found that the risk of severe COVID-19 illness among nursing home residents with complete vaccination are low.

3 Apr 2023

Next-level technology for making time-released drugs could be a remedy for missed medications

Missing crucial doses of medicines and vaccines could become a thing of the past thanks to Rice University bioengineers' next-level technology for making time-released drugs.

3 Apr 2023

Membrane attack complex could be a potential therapeutic target to slow or prevent AMD

A study from the National Eye Institute (NEI) identified rare genetic variants that could point to one of the general mechanisms driving age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss in older adults.

3 Apr 2023

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Researchers reviewed existing literature on the benefits of adopting Mediterranean diets against inflammatory conditions and cancer.

3 Apr 2023

Study focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance

A new study led by Marshall University researchers focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance.

31 Mar 2023

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

Therapeutics that use mRNA-;like some of the COVID-19 vaccines-;have enormous potential for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

31 Mar 2023

Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and DNA delivery – unlocking the future of medical research

In this interview, Kate Stumpo speaks to Michael Girgis about Lipid nano particles, and the future of the field.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 31 Mar 2023

Common amino acid discovery improves understanding of the biological causes of depression

A common amino acid, glycine, can deliver a "slow-down" signal to the brain, likely contributing to major depression, anxiety and other mood disorders in some people, scientists at the Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology have found.

30 Mar 2023

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$1 million NIH grant to support UTEP's transformative pancreatic cancer research

Case study shows how COVID-19 breached the placenta and caused brain damage in the baby

Study identifies disparities among patients receiving advanced pulmonary support

Phase 2 study shows safety and efficacy of new drug in men with high-risk prostate cancers

St. Jude computational biologists characterize the full spectrum of oncogenic fusions in pediatric cancer

New treatment for fibrous dysplasia shows promising results in NIH clinical trial

High-deductible health plan can deter women from attending additional screening mammography

Novel immunotherapy-based approach for low-grade lymphomatoid granulomatosis improves patient survival

Study finds ultrasound as an effective standalone diagnostic method for focal breast complaints

Research uncovers the root cause of adverse health effects from circadian rhythm disruption

Oral antiviral CD04872SC shows promise in neutralizing COVID-19 variants, offering hope for broad-spectrum treatment

Study: Medicaid reimbursement for the same mental health treatment varies among U.S. states

Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections found to be low among vaccinated nursing home residents

Next-level technology for making time-released drugs could be a remedy for missed medications

Membrane attack complex could be a potential therapeutic target to slow or prevent AMD

Can the Mediterranean diet and physical exercise improve the quality of life for cancer patients?

Study focuses on a novel mechanism of the body's regulation of salt balance

Developing lipid nanoparticles to carry mRNA specifically to the pancreas

Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and DNA delivery – unlocking the future of medical research

Common amino acid discovery improves understanding of the biological causes of depression

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