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A comprehensive global and regional analysis of human Brucellosis incidence

An evidence-based estimation of global and regional human Brucellosis incidence.

23 Aug 2023

What are the needs for clinical application of next-generation sequencing for microbiological diagnosis?

Scientists have surveyed to understand the need for clinical application of next-generation sequencing in microbiology laboratories.

23 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults

The study aimed to evaluate long-term associations of dietary patterns with obesity.

23 Aug 2023

High levels of COVID-19 exposure can overcome protection from vaccination and prior infection

High levels of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19 may reduce or overcome the protection that vaccination and prior infection provides, according to a new study by researchers from Yale University, the University of Florida, and the Connecticut Department of Correction.

22 Aug 2023

UT Health San Antonio and partners secure NIH funding to translate scientific discoveries into therapeutic benefits

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) and seven regional collaborators will leverage $46 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the next five to seven years to translate scientific discoveries into therapeutic benefits for human health and well-being.

22 Aug 2023

Scientists find way to 'press self-destruct button' in gastric cancer associated with Epstein-Barr Virus

Now, scientists at The Wistar Institute have discovered a potential target for gastric cancers associated with Epstein-Barr Virus; study results were published in the journal mBio.

22 Aug 2023

Aspirin underutilized for preventing heart attack, stroke

For people who have experienced a heart attack or stroke, taking a daily aspirin has been shown to help prevent a second one.

22 Aug 2023

$UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care$

UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and fragile, putting them at high risk of fractures or breaks. These "fragility fractures" can cause pain, suffering, disability and even death, and patients have increased risks of repeat fractures.

22 Aug 2023

Home-based oxygen therapy shows promise for improving wound healing after breast reduction surgery

In the last few years, breast reduction procedures in the U.S. have become increasingly common. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 100,000 breast reduction procedures were performed in 2020.

22 Aug 2023

Gut-first theory of Parkinson's disease gains traction

Ask any neurologist: Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder. The conspicuous symptoms of Parkinson's disease - uncontrollable tremors, slowed down motions, and the feeling that one's feet are stuck to the ground - all stem from the loss of neurons in a region of the brain that helps control movement.

22 Aug 2023

Music can trigger cells to release insulin within minutes

Diabetes is a condition in which the body produces too little or no insulin. Diabetics thus depend on an external supply of this hormone via injection or pump.

22 Aug 2023

Max Planck Florida receives NIH funding to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease

Max Planck Florida will be able to expand their research program to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease with new support.

22 Aug 2023

New insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of SLC29A3 disorders

In humans, the SLC29A3 gene regulates the function of lysosomes to control waste recycling in cells such as macrophages (that engulf and destroy foreign bodies).

22 Aug 2023

Study shows link between regulatory T cells and anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease

Regulatory T cells - work horses of the body's immune system - may also stabilize mood, according to a study. Forkhead box P3 (Foxp3) is a transcription factor that controls the production of regulatory T cells (Tregs).

22 Aug 2023

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

A University of Queensland study has found a student-led dental clinic in rural Queensland improved the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by providing access to culturally appropriate and timely care.

22 Aug 2023

Texas Heart Institute receives $1.14 million grant to develop first-in-class drug to treat cardiovascular disease

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recently awarded The Texas Heart Institute (THI) a two-year, $1.14 million grant to develop a novel, first-in-class drug to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a significant improvement to current treatment regimens - specifically for adverse events arising from atherosclerosis.

22 Aug 2023

Medical Research News

A comprehensive global and regional analysis of human Brucellosis incidence

What are the needs for clinical application of next-generation sequencing for microbiological diagnosis?

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

Association of dietary patterns with general and central obesity in Chinese adults

High levels of COVID-19 exposure can overcome protection from vaccination and prior infection

UT Health San Antonio and partners secure NIH funding to translate scientific discoveries into therapeutic benefits

Scientists find way to 'press self-destruct button' in gastric cancer associated with Epstein-Barr Virus

Aspirin underutilized for preventing heart attack, stroke

UAB researchers secure PCORI funding to compare two pathways of post-fracture patient care

Home-based oxygen therapy shows promise for improving wound healing after breast reduction surgery

Gut-first theory of Parkinson's disease gains traction

Music can trigger cells to release insulin within minutes

Max Planck Florida receives NIH funding to investigate the neural circuits underlying Alzheimer's disease

New insights into the pathogenic mechanisms of SLC29A3 disorders

Study shows link between regulatory T cells and anxiety, depression, Alzheimer's disease

Student-led dental clinic improves oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Texas Heart Institute receives $1.14 million grant to develop first-in-class drug to treat cardiovascular disease

Exposure to outdoor cold air reduces the severity of croup symptoms in children, study shows

Study reports increase in heat-related illnesses among US veterans

Study shows potential for generative AI to increase access and efficiency in healthcare

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

Automation in cell-based workflows

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