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Viral clearance: A potential predictor of COVID-19 treatment efficacy

Researchers determine the virological effects of COVID-19 treatment and its clinical efficacy in the same trial.

22 Jun 2023

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

Researchers identify novel HKU4-related coronavirus in a pangolin single-cell sequencing dataset.

22 Jun 2023

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

Researchers explore the contribution of climate change to health disparities among susceptible individuals.

22 Jun 2023

Study reveals contrasting effects of sucralose on insulin and glucose control

Sucralose, a commonly used artificial sweetener, has contrasting effects on insulin secretion and glucose homeostasis. While bolus administration of sucralose enhances insulin secretion and decreases glucose levels, long-term consumption exacerbates insulin resistance and glucose intolerance, particularly in combination with a high-fat diet. The study highlights the involvement of the T1R3-ERK1/2 pathway in sucralose-induced insulin resistance in the liver.

22 Jun 2023

New standard more effective at preventing graft-versus-host disease

Clinicians have a new standard for graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) prevention after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, according to results from a phase III study published June 22 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

22 Jun 2023

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

From June 21 through June 27, the largest gathering of NF researchers, clinicians, and patients in the world will take place at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona.

22 Jun 2023

Plant based compound peruvoside may be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses

Peruvoside, a plant-based compound that is commonly used to treat heart failure, has been discovered to be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses, all originating from different virus families.

22 Jun 2023

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Investigators in Israel and Italy have developed a model of the blood-brain barrier, studies of which may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns.

22 Jun 2023

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Leishmaniasis is a tropical disease caused by parasites known as Leishmania, which are transmitted to humans and animals through the bites of more than 90 species of sand flies.

22 Jun 2023

Study reveals how metformin interacts with the liver and gut to reduce circulating glucose levels

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of metformin, the most prescribed drug to treat diabetes mellitus, also known as type 2 diabetes.

22 Jun 2023

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress. The

22 Jun 2023

Introducing CELLER8®: Revolutionising Wellness with PEMF Technology

Med-tech manufacturer, Bedfont® Scientific Ltd., launches new CELLER8® PEMF device with exclusive distributor, NewMed Ltd. at the Health Optimisation Summit 2023.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 22 Jun 2023

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Study describes that a low dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio is good for cognitive health in older adults at risk for dementia.

22 Jun 2023

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced new data on the development of novel tests for the detection of liver disease.

22 Jun 2023

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

Researchers examined the effectiveness and safety of using Panax notoginseng saponins for ischemic stroke in adults.

22 Jun 2023

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

A recent study examined the effects of prior COVID-19 infection and vaccination on subsequent infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in children.

22 Jun 2023

The benefits and harms of screening and treatment for anxiety and the accuracy of instruments to detect anxiety among primary care patients

Researchers from the United States (U.S.) reviewed the risks and benefits of anxiety screening and treatment.

22 Jun 2023

Microscopic and submicroscopic malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigates prevalence and associated risk factors

Researchers conducted a systematic review to describe the epidemiology of submicroscopic and microscopic malaria infections during pregnancy.

22 Jun 2023

The benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in asymptomatic adults

Researchers examined the different aspects of screening for anxiety disorders in adults.

22 Jun 2023

Can an AI model be trained to interpret routine EEGs with accuracy equivalent to human experts?

Researchers tested whether the AI model, SCORE-AI, interprets routine clinical electroencephalogram with comparable accuracy as human experts.

22 Jun 2023

Medical Science News

Viral clearance: A potential predictor of COVID-19 treatment efficacy

Pangolin study uncovers novel strains of coronaviruses and raises concerns about origin

Climate change threatens human health: Urgent action needed to address inequities and reduce carbon footprint

Study reveals contrasting effects of sucralose on insulin and glucose control

New standard more effective at preventing graft-versus-host disease

World's largest gathering of NF community convenes in Arizona to advance research and care

Plant based compound peruvoside may be able to prevent up to 12 medically important viruses

Blood-brain barrier model may lead to prevention of meningitis in newborns

Understanding the molecular mechanisms responsible for antimony drug resistance in Leishmania parasites

Study reveals how metformin interacts with the liver and gut to reduce circulating glucose levels

Neurons involved in creating negative emotional states and chronic stress identified

Introducing CELLER8®: Revolutionising Wellness with PEMF Technology

A lower dietary carbohydrate/fat ratio may be effective in improving cognitive performance

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Do Panax notoginseng saponins (Xuesaitong soft capsules) improve function in patients with ischemic stroke?

Study yields important findings about COVID-19 vaccination and previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in children younger than 12 years

The benefits and harms of screening and treatment for anxiety and the accuracy of instruments to detect anxiety among primary care patients

Microscopic and submicroscopic malaria in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis investigates prevalence and associated risk factors

The benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in asymptomatic adults

Can an AI model be trained to interpret routine EEGs with accuracy equivalent to human experts?

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

How industrial hygiene flow calibration supports defensible exposure data

How electrical engineering ensures accurate calibration and patient safety

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