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Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Two new discoveries led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators help improve the understanding of what drives the development of ovarian cancer and why some women's tumors do not respond to therapy.

11 Oct 2022

Multidirectional sports can build stronger bones in young athletes

Young athletes who participate in multidirectional sports, instead of specializing in a unidirectional sport like running, can build stronger bones that may be at less risk for bone injuries as adults, according to a new study from Indiana University researchers.

11 Oct 2022

Thirdhand smoke exposure elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases

Thirdhand smoke, or THS, comprises the residual pollutants from tobacco smoke that remain on surfaces and in dust after tobacco has been smoked.

11 Oct 2022

Extreme heat exposure linked with higher emergency room visits for kidney-related problems

Researchers linked meteorological history in New York State with data from over 1.1 million emergency room visits during 2005-2013 and found higher emergency room visits for kidney-related problems such as acute kidney injury, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections during days with extreme heat exposure.

11 Oct 2022

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a common diabetes medication, metformin, as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation.

11 Oct 2022

Babies born below the 25th percentile for birthweight have higher risk of developmental difficulties

Being born below the 25th percentile for birthweight may put a child at risk for developmental difficulties, according to a new study by Abiodun Adanikin of Coventry University, UK, and colleagues, publishing October 11th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

11 Oct 2022

Working alongside robots may increase job burnout and workplace incivility

Working alongside robots may contribute to job burnout and workplace incivility, but self-affirmation techniques could help alleviate fears about being replaced by these machines, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

11 Oct 2022

Study finds geographical differences in PCOS symptoms among black and white women

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have excessive hair growth and insulin resistance, whereas women with PCOS in California may be more likely to have higher testosterone levels, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

11 Oct 2022

Cat allergen immunotherapy works better and more quickly when combined with monoclonal antibody

An experimental approach to enhancing a standard cat allergy treatment made it more effective and faster acting, and the benefits persisted for a year after treatment ended, a study supported by the National Institutes of Health has found.

11 Oct 2022

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict aneurysm rupture risk

Cerebral aneurysms appear in 5% to 8% of the general population. The blood vessel rupture and resultant blood leakage within the brain can lead to severe stroke or fatal consequences.

11 Oct 2022

Cell-free DNA circulating in the blood may signal early signs of dementia and frailty

In a long-term prospective study of more than 600 older participants, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have evidence that higher levels of cell-free DNA circulating in the blood may signal increased risk of chronic inflammation associated with early signs of frailty and dementia.

11 Oct 2022

Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids

Medical insurance claims might do more than help pay for health concerns; they could help predict them, according to new findings from an interdisciplinary Penn State research team published in BMJ Health & Care Informatics.

11 Oct 2022

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Researchers analyzed the primer and probe sequences of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended monkeypox virus (MPXV) generic real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays.

11 Oct 2022

Duke receives federal funding for HIV vaccine research

The Duke Human Vaccine Institute and the Department of Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine received a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for HIV vaccine research that could total $25.9 million with full funding over five years.

11 Oct 2022

Neuropilin 2 identified as a novel regulator of distal colonic smooth muscle motility

Researchers explore drug-repurposing candidates acting against nucleotide-binding pockets of multiple SARS-CoV-2 proteins

In a new study, researchers pursued direct-acting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 drugs that compete for nucleotide-binding pockets (NBPs) of SARS-CoV-2 proteins.

11 Oct 2022

Medical Research News

Two new studies help improve the understanding of ovarian cancer

Multidirectional sports can build stronger bones in young athletes

Thirdhand smoke exposure elevates biomarkers associated with the initiation of skin diseases

Extreme heat exposure linked with higher emergency room visits for kidney-related problems

Common diabetes medication identified as a possible treatment for atrial fibrillation

Babies born below the 25th percentile for birthweight have higher risk of developmental difficulties

Working alongside robots may increase job burnout and workplace incivility

Study finds geographical differences in PCOS symptoms among black and white women

Cat allergen immunotherapy works better and more quickly when combined with monoclonal antibody

Researchers develop a mathematical model to predict aneurysm rupture risk

Cell-free DNA circulating in the blood may signal early signs of dementia and frailty

Medical insurance claims data may help predict the likelihood of autism in kids

Mismatches in the primer and probe sequences of current Monkeypox virus diagnostic assays require rectification to improve detection accuracy

Duke receives federal funding for HIV vaccine research

Neuropilin 2 identified as a novel regulator of distal colonic smooth muscle motility

Virginia Tech graduate student receives NIH grant to explore new ways to treat arrythmias

Study: 70% of junior doctors reported severe depression, anxiety or stress during Covid-19 pandemic

Mask use in children shown to cause no respiratory distress

Colonoscopy-screening less effective to prevent patients from dying from colorectal cancer

Researchers explore drug-repurposing candidates acting against nucleotide-binding pockets of multiple SARS-CoV-2 proteins

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

Improving healthcare sustainability through carbon data

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