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NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

NHS data suggests inducing women with uncomplicated pregnancies at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes, according to a study by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine researchers and partners.

21 Jul 2023

Artificial intelligence may play a key role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in Sweden and in the world. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, among others, have now found that artificial intelligence seems to play a role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease.

21 Jul 2023

Probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome

The widespread, pathogenic microbe Staphylococcus aureus can colonize the skin and mucous membranes throughout the body, particularly the vagina and gastrointestinal tract.

21 Jul 2023

Researchers discover NFIC molecule that may prevent pancreatic cancer

The pancreas, located behind the stomach, manages the energy supply in our body. It does so by secreting proteins (enzymes) responsible for glucose – the body's main fuel – reaching other organs when required and in the right amount.

21 Jul 2023

Long COVID can affect brain function for years after infection

UK researchers have found that people with longer-term COVID-19 symptoms including brain fog showed reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus.

21 Jul 2023

A model-based approach to estimating vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

A group of researchers examined the effectiveness of updated vaccines and variant-matched boosters.

21 Jul 2023

Pertussis vaccination responses in COPD patients

Researchers evaluated the humoral and cellular immune responses to pertussis vaccination in COPD patients.

21 Jul 2023

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Researchers pursued insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of MS.

21 Jul 2023

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

A group of authors summarized adjuvant mechanisms, characteristics, and applications, seeking to overcome current vaccine limitations.

21 Jul 2023

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Researchers investigated whether trypsin, a protease, increased SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.

21 Jul 2023

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

Researchers discussed the current achievements, challenges, and potential opportunities in using digital technologies.

21 Jul 2023

Immune boosting model overcomes the limitations of the leaky and polarized vaccination models

Researchers compare different approaches to the dynamical modeling of vaccination and immunity.

21 Jul 2023

Study examines pediatric traumatic brain injury as a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms

Scientists conduct a meta-analysis to assess whether pediatric traumatic brain injury is a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms.

21 Jul 2023

The effect of dietary supplements on antibody levels in pregnant women vaccinated with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

Researchers discuss the effects of supplements on antibody levels following immunization against SARS-CoV-2 with inactivated vaccines.

21 Jul 2023

LifeLongFit project receives funding to explore the effects of mild stress on healthy aging

Dr. Maria Ermolaeva from the Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena has received the coveted ERC Consolidator Grant from the EU, in the sum of two million euros.

20 Jul 2023

Digital pathology technology set to transform medical diagnosis

Patients will receive faster and more accurate pathology results following a decade-long research project that is set to transform medical diagnosis.

20 Jul 2023

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children's gut microbiomes, reports an international team of scientists led by UCLA psychologists.

20 Jul 2023

UArizona researcher awarded $1.3 million to study lifestyle interventions in American Indian cancer patients

A University of Arizona Cancer Center researcher was awarded a $1.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in American Indian patients with obesity-related solid tumor cancers who are preparing for surgery.

20 Jul 2023

Mattel accused of "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools

Toy company Mattel has been criticized for "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a programme to teach empathy to children, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today.

20 Jul 2023

Mathematical neural network theory explains how memories are consolidated in the brain

How useful a memory is for future situations determines where it resides in the brain, according to a new theory proposed by researchers at HHMI"s Janelia Research Campus and collaborators at UCL.

20 Jul 2023

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NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

Artificial intelligence may play a key role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease

Probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome

Researchers discover NFIC molecule that may prevent pancreatic cancer

Long COVID can affect brain function for years after infection

A model-based approach to estimating vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Pertussis vaccination responses in COPD patients

Insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms governing neuropsychiatric symptoms of multiple sclerosis

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

Trypsin and anaerobic bacteria boost SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant infectivity: oral hygiene key to prevention

Digital technologies for effective geriatric care: successes, challenges and future perspectives

Immune boosting model overcomes the limitations of the leaky and polarized vaccination models

Study examines pediatric traumatic brain injury as a potential risk factor for psychotic disorders or symptoms

The effect of dietary supplements on antibody levels in pregnant women vaccinated with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

LifeLongFit project receives funding to explore the effects of mild stress on healthy aging

Digital pathology technology set to transform medical diagnosis

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

UArizona researcher awarded $1.3 million to study lifestyle interventions in American Indian cancer patients

Mattel accused of "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie dolls to schools

Mathematical neural network theory explains how memories are consolidated in the brain

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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