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TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP), a rare neurological condition causing limbs to go limp, may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men, a review of data by UT Southwestern Medical Center endocrinologists shows.

8 May 2023

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

When you need a bit of motivation, it often has to come from within. New research suggests cancer-fighting immune cells have found a way to do just that.

8 May 2023

Study shows underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular clinical trials

A new study has shown that women are underrepresented in late-breaking cardiovascular clinical trials (LBCT) presented at national meetings.

8 May 2023

New research to measure the impact of overdose prevention centers in the United States

NYU Langone Health and Brown University's School of Public Health today announced a grant award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct research to measure the impact of some of the first publicly recognized overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the United States, located in New York City and Providence, Rhode Island.

8 May 2023

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.

8 May 2023

Physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery after stroke

After a stroke, physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery. People who spend four hours a week exercising after their stroke achieve better functional recovery within six months than those who do not, a University of Gothenburg study shows.

8 May 2023

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Researchers evaluated the potential cognitive and metabolic health benefits of replacing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption with non-nutritive sweetened beverages among young adults.

8 May 2023

Can driving status can be considered a proxy for successful aging?

Researchers evaluated the association between the functional, cognitive, and social aspects of car diving and successful aging.

8 May 2023

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

Researchers summarized the main findings related to the neurobiological regulation of appetite presented at the 23rd Harvard Nutrition Obesity Symposium in June 2022.

8 May 2023

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

A recent study discussed coinfections in the lungs and how viral infections create a favorable environment for bacteria and fungi.

8 May 2023

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Researchers working at the CDC, FDA, and National Cancer Institute analyzed the 2021 National Health Interview Survey data to assess recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults.

8 May 2023

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

Researchers highlighted the pace of development of COVID-19 therapies during the pandemic and the challenges that hinder the widespread availability of anticoronavirals.

8 May 2023

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

In a recent MMWR published on the CDC website, researchers discussed provisional death estimates for 2022.

8 May 2023

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

A recent study evaluated the risks of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre- or post-menopausal females.

8 May 2023

Researchers evaluate the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in mouse model of osteosarcoma

Investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and collaborating institutions evaluated the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in a clinically relevant model for common form of bone cancer.

8 May 2023

UVA researchers advance understanding of how the brain responds to seizures

New University of Virginia School of Medicine insights into how the brain responds to seizures could facilitate the development of much-needed treatments for the third of patients who don’t respond to existing options.

8 May 2023

New research center aims to study the impact of everyday life stress on heart health

A team of UC Davis Health scientists are establishing a new research center to study the impact of stress from everyday life on heart health in underserved communities.

8 May 2023

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

Research paper reports on a study conducted in Sweden to determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection despite high seroprevalence. The study found a high prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in Sweden despite high seroprevalence.

7 May 2023

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

Research paper reports the results of a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of the FINLAY-FR-2 and FINLAY-FR-1A vaccines in Iranian adults.

7 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

Medical Research News

TPP may be an underrecognized cause of paralysis in young Hispanic men

Cancer-fighting immune cells can fuel their ability to attack tumors

Study shows underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular clinical trials

New research to measure the impact of overdose prevention centers in the United States

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Physical activity can be pivotal to successful recovery after stroke

The effects of replacing habitual sugar-sweetened beverage intake on cognitive, metabolic, affective, and taste preference measures

Can driving status can be considered a proxy for successful aging?

Insights from experts on the neurobiological processes involved in appetite regulation

How antiviral host responses create a lung environment susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections

Recent national estimates of commercial tobacco use among US adults

Anticoronavirals: the development of COVID-19 therapies and the challenges that remain

CDC report provides an overview of provisional mortality in the United States during 2022

Is there a risk of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in pre-and post-menopausal females?

Researchers evaluate the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in mouse model of osteosarcoma

UVA researchers advance understanding of how the brain responds to seizures

New research center aims to study the impact of everyday life stress on heart health

Omicron's grip on Sweden: High transmission rates persist despite high seroprevalence

The safety and efficacy of FINLAY-FR-2/1A, a new protein-based COVID-19 vaccine

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

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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