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Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease caused by parasites known as Leishmania, which are transmitted to humans and animals through the bites of more than 90 species of sand flies.

22 Jun 2023

Study reveals how metformin interacts with the liver and gut to reduce circulating glucose levels

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of metformin, the most prescribed drug to treat diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes.

22 Jun 2023

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The

22 Jun 2023

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

22 Jun 2023

Tranexamic acid use linked to decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification after elbow trauma surgery

For patients undergoing surgery for elbow trauma, treatment with the hemostatic drug tranexamic acid (TXA) is associated with a decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) – a common complication of abnormal bone formation, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

22 Jun 2023

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Alex Desatnik of University College London, UK, and colleagues.

22 Jun 2023

Feeling high associated with improved symptom relief but increased negative side effects in medical cannabis patients

In a new study titled, "Understanding Feeling 'High' and Its Role in Medical Cannabis Patient Outcomes," published in the journal, Frontiers in Pharmacology, researchers at The University of New Mexico, in collaboration with Releaf App™ found that patients who reported feeling "High" experienced 7.7% greater symptom relief and an increase in reporting of positive side effects such as "Relaxed" and "Peaceful."

22 Jun 2023

UQ researchers uncover the structure of Langya virus' fusion protein

Researchers have shed light on how a highly infectious virus, that has recently transferred from animals to people, is able to enter human cells.

22 Jun 2023

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Study describes that a low dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio is good for cognitive health in older adults at risk for dementia.

22 Jun 2023

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced new data on the development of novel tests for the detection of liver disease.

22 Jun 2023

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Fertility in England and Wales fell to its lowest recorded level between 2010-20 - for women across all educational groups - according to a new study published today in Population Studies from John Ermisch Emeritus Professor from Oxford's Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science.

22 Jun 2023

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

Researchers examined the effectiveness and safety of using Panax notoginseng saponins for ischemic stroke in adults.

22 Jun 2023

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

A recent study examined the effects of prior COVID-19 infection and vaccination on subsequent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children.

22 Jun 2023

The benefits and harms of screening and treatment for anxiety and the accuracy of instruments to detect anxiety among primary care patients

Researchers from the United States (U.S.) reviewed the risks and benefits of anxiety screening and treatment.

22 Jun 2023

Microscopic and submicroscopic malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigates prevalence and associated risk factors

Researchers conducted a systematic review to describe the epidemiology of submicroscopic and microscopic malaria infections during pregnancy.

22 Jun 2023

Medical Research News

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Study reveals how metformin interacts with the liver and gut to reduce circulating glucose levels

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

Tranexamic acid use linked to decreased incidence of heterotopic ossification after elbow trauma surgery

Research sheds light on continuous development of social understanding from adolescence into early adulthood

Feeling high associated with improved symptom relief but increased negative side effects in medical cannabis patients

UQ researchers uncover the structure of Langya virus' fusion protein

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Study: Fertility in England and Wales hits record low for women of all education groups

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

The benefits and harms of screening and treatment for anxiety and the accuracy of instruments to detect anxiety among primary care patients

Microscopic and submicroscopic malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigates prevalence and associated risk factors

The benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in asymptomatic adults

Can an AI model be trained to interpret routine EEGs with accuracy equivalent to human experts?

Is there an association between COVID-19 vaccination and changes in ovarian reserve?

ESPG reports further leasing successes and receives good response to the public exchange offer for the 2018/2023 bond

Scientists uncover molecular mechanism contributing to defective heart development in Down syndrome

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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