Medical Research News

RSS

TRIUMF and Fusion Pharmaceuticals to develop next-generation radiopharmaceuticals

TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator center, today announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc., a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines.

17 Dec 2020

Researchers use bacterial strains to measure host gene expression in mouse model

The bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae colonizes the nasopharynx and can cause pneumonia. Then, it can spread from the lungs to the bloodstream and cause organ damage.

16 Dec 2020

New study to evaluate health outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

An observational study has launched to evaluate the short- and long-term health outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), and to characterize the immunologic pathways associated with different disease presentations and outcomes. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes COVID-19.

16 Dec 2020

Scientists demonstrate a promising strategy for treating lymphomas

Scientists at Scripps Research have demonstrated a promising new strategy for treating lymphomas, a group of cancers that begin in infection-fighting cells of the immune system called lymphocytes.

16 Dec 2020

Oral hormone therapy significantly alters the metabolome of postmenopausal women

Groundbreaking research led by a team of scientists including a University of Massachusetts Amherst biostatistician shows that oral hormone therapy (HT) significantly alters the metabolome of postmenopausal women.

16 Dec 2020

NET study: New theranostic approach effective in reducing tumor volume and extending lifespan

A pair of copper radionuclides that target the somatostatin receptor overexpressed in neuroendocrine tumors has proven successful in identifying tumors and improving survival.

16 Dec 2020

Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

Companies worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, from modifying operations to keeping employees safe and informed. But not all businesses have followed the recommended safety protocols set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

16 Dec 2020

University reopenings appear to have triggered local COVID-19 cases

Researchers in the United States have conducted an analysis suggesting that students returning to university campuses this fall (2020) may have increased the number of new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) within surrounding areas.

16 Dec 2020

Potency of neutralizing antibodies predicts COVID-19 severity and survival

Understanding the body's immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is key to developing effective treatments and long-lasting vaccines.

16 Dec 2020

Contact tracing significantly impacts progression of COVID-19 pandemic, say researchers

Researchers in the UK and the United States have conducted a study demonstrating the significant impact that contact tracing has on the evolution of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

16 Dec 2020

New screening platform can be used to discover more effective drugs for type 1 diabetes

With nearly 2 million Americans battling type 1 diabetes, it is no surprise that clinical therapies for the disease are constantly evolving and improving.

16 Dec 2020

Study highlights disparity in outcomes after cardiac surgery between private and NHS payers

A new study has revealed paying patients are 20 per cent less likely to die or develop major complications, such as reintervention or stroke, after cardiac surgery than NHS patients - findings researchers say cannot be explained by socioeconomic factors alone.

16 Dec 2020

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

For people living with opioid use disorder, the path to treatment is not always clear-cut. Sometimes, there's no path at all.

16 Dec 2020

Lipid mediators can enhance regeneration of inflamed periodontal tissue

Maresin and resolvin, produced by the body from omega-3 fatty acids, can help repair tissue damaged by periodontal disease.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers recommend tips for children to stay safer while sledding

Sledding is a popular winter activity in communities across the country, but it may not be as risk-free as many people think.

16 Dec 2020

UH researcher examines whether early drug intervention can curb weight gain in mentally ill children

A University of Houston pharmacological researcher believes that prescribing the drug Metformin for children and teens as soon as they are diagnosed with mental illnesses, like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, may save them from gaining an enormous amount of weight.

16 Dec 2020

Medical Research News

TRIUMF and Fusion Pharmaceuticals to develop next-generation radiopharmaceuticals

Researchers use bacterial strains to measure host gene expression in mouse model

New study to evaluate health outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children

Scientists demonstrate a promising strategy for treating lymphomas

Oral hormone therapy significantly alters the metabolome of postmenopausal women

NET study: New theranostic approach effective in reducing tumor volume and extending lifespan

Ignoring CDC recommendations enhances fear and anger among employees

University reopenings appear to have triggered local COVID-19 cases

Potency of neutralizing antibodies predicts COVID-19 severity and survival

Contact tracing significantly impacts progression of COVID-19 pandemic, say researchers

New screening platform can be used to discover more effective drugs for type 1 diabetes

Study highlights disparity in outcomes after cardiac surgery between private and NHS payers

Study pinpoints predictors of timely enrollment in therapy for opioid use disorder

Lipid mediators can enhance regeneration of inflamed periodontal tissue

Researchers recommend tips for children to stay safer while sledding

UH researcher examines whether early drug intervention can curb weight gain in mentally ill children

Research reveals two phases of infection in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

Teens using e-cigarettes more likely to take up smoking or smokeless tobacco

Study: Women remain at higher risk of dying or developing heart failure after a heart attack

Researchers identify new biomarkers associated with incident heart failure

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

Latest News