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Age and sex impact antimicrobial resistance levels, research shows

New research presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024, Barcelona 27-30 April) shows that levels of resistance to antimicrobials (AMR) varies with age and sex, with age in particular showing substantial variation both between and within countries.

29 Apr 2024

Polyamorous youth experience stigma and higher depressive symptoms

While increasingly visible among adults, polyamory also exists among adolescents, and as a new study indicates, so does the stigma that can come with it.

29 Apr 2024

STRONG STAR Consortium awarded $17M for traumatic brain injury and psychological health research

In a recent round of grant awards, the STRONG STAR Consortium based at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense for a total of $17 million in funding to launch eight new research projects focused on traumatic brain injury and psychological health.

29 Apr 2024

New Kaposi sarcoma mouse model could be key to drug development

Researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, after decades of research efforts, have developed a mouse model of Kaposi sarcoma that could be key to the development of new drugs to treat the disease.

29 Apr 2024

FDA-approved surgical robots trend toward autonomy, study finds

A systematic review in npj Digital Medicine categorizes FDA-approved surgical robots by their levels of autonomy, highlighting a need for standardized definitions and greater regulatory clarity as these systems evolve towards higher autonomy.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

Infectious diseases caused by pathogenic strains of bacteria are a global cause of morbidity and mortality. Hospital-acquired infections caused by Klebsiella pneumonia and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were found vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

Georgetown study raises concerns over aspirin's role in breast cancer treatment

A new study examining the role of aspirin in breast cancer treatment reveals critical issues related to health equity and aging that have broad implications for cancer and other disease intervention trials, say researchers from Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

29 Apr 2024

Experimental monoclonal antibody prevents and reverses clinical type 1 diabetes in mice

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say that an experimental monoclonal antibody drug called mAb43 appears to prevent and reverse the onset of clinical type 1 diabetes in mice, and in some cases, to lengthen the animals' lifespan.

29 Apr 2024

Genetic associations of key genes in breast cancer pathogenesis

Breast cancer remains a significant global health concern, warranting further exploration into its genetic basis and potential therapeutic targets.

29 Apr 2024

Quantum biology's new frontier: Tryptophan networks and brain disease defense

The effects of quantum mechanics - the laws of physics that apply at exceedingly small scales - are extremely sensitive to disturbances.

29 Apr 2024

Targeting skin microbiome rivals: Unveiling epilancin A37's antimicrobial mechanism

Many bacteria produce substances to gain an advantage over competitors in their highly competitive natural environment.

29 Apr 2024

Enzyme discovery paves the way for developing universal donor blood

Researchers at DTU and Lund University have discovered enzymes that remove hindrances that stood in the way of developing universal donor blood.

29 Apr 2024

Study finds major gaps in cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers

A national study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of New Mexico (UNM) Comprehensive Cancer Center found major gaps in breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the U.S., relative to overall screening rates in the country.

29 Apr 2024

Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

Clinical trials are constantly being designed and study participants enrolled to determine if medical treatments and therapies are safe and effective.

29 Apr 2024

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

People with heart disease may receive different care because of how race is interpreted in health risk calculators and other tools that help clinicians make treatment decisions.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue (BAT), is a type of fat in our bodies that's different from the white fat around our belly and thighs that we are more familiar with.

29 Apr 2024

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Researchers explore the effects of social isolation in adults 50 years of age and older during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Apr 2024

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

Compared with people without opioid use disorder, those with opioid use disorder were less likely to receive palliative care in clinics and in their homes, and were dying at younger ages of causes other than opioid use, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231419.

29 Apr 2024

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Some families call it a trial of faith. Others just call it a curse. The progressive neurological disease known as spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4) is a rare condition, but its effects on patients and their families can be severe.

29 Apr 2024

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

A low-fiber “Western diet” causes damage to the protective mucus barrier in the gut, and such damage can increase the risk of inflammation and infection.

29 Apr 2024

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Age and sex impact antimicrobial resistance levels, research shows

Polyamorous youth experience stigma and higher depressive symptoms

STRONG STAR Consortium awarded $17M for traumatic brain injury and psychological health research

New Kaposi sarcoma mouse model could be key to drug development

FDA-approved surgical robots trend toward autonomy, study finds

Study reveals genetic divergence and drug resistance mechanisms in two critical superbugs

Georgetown study raises concerns over aspirin's role in breast cancer treatment

Experimental monoclonal antibody prevents and reverses clinical type 1 diabetes in mice

Genetic associations of key genes in breast cancer pathogenesis

Quantum biology's new frontier: Tryptophan networks and brain disease defense

Targeting skin microbiome rivals: Unveiling epilancin A37's antimicrobial mechanism

Enzyme discovery paves the way for developing universal donor blood

Study finds major gaps in cancer screening use in Federally Qualified Health Centers

Benefits and challenges of integrating nursing home residents into clinical trials

American Heart Association funds four new projects to evaluate the role of race in predicting heart disease risk

Study reveals brown fat's built-in mechanism and potential obesity treatment

Pandemic-induced social isolation: Assessing its impact on older adults' wellbeing

Study reveals disparities in palliative care for people with opioid use disorder

SCA4 genetic breakthrough: Unveiling the cause of a devastating neurological disease

Research uncovers Blautia bacteria's crucial role in gut health and disease protection

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