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Phase I clinical trial of new blocking antibody therapy shows promising results for the treatment of advanced medulloblastoma

Effective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma - the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children - especially for patients whose cancer has spread to the spinal cord.

14 Jul 2022

New liquid biopsy test found to be highly accurate, sensitive for both NASH and liver fibrosis

Researchers have created a liquid biopsy test, which uses two circulating proteins, to test for major liver diseases.

14 Jul 2022

Risk profiles in adults with cardiovascular disease fail to improve despite advances guidelines and treatments

In an analysis of medical information of more than 6,000 American adults with a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD), researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine conclude that CVD risk "profiles" in secondary prevention have failed to improve over the last two decades.

14 Jul 2022

Infection preventionists experienced worse mental and physical health due to COVID-19 related stressors

Findings from a first-of-its-kind study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) suggest that infection preventionists experienced worsening mental and physical health as a result of stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

14 Jul 2022

Use of a liquid adhesive in driveline dressings can improve quality of life for heart patients with LVADs

A study at Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital showed that use of a special liquid adhesive to increase the durability of driveline (DL) dressings can reduce the risk of infection and improve quality of life for heart failure patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).

14 Jul 2022

Epidemiologic features of the June 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Spain

Researchers described epidemiologic features of monkeypox cases reported in Spain and the intervention measures taken to control the outbreak.

14 Jul 2022

Study investigates consumer product-related traumatic brain injuries among school-aged children

A major public health concern, traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children 0-4 and 15-19 years of age. With 308,000 average annual cases in the United States, such accidents have become frequent among school-aged children participating in sports and playground activities that involve equipment (e.g., bicycling, football, basketball, and soccer).

14 Jul 2022

ED clinical leaders motivated to provide high-quality pediatric sepsis care

In a qualitative, interview-based study of Emergency Department leaders, researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found most were motivated to provide high quality pediatric sepsis care but disagreed on how best to do it.

14 Jul 2022

Suzanne Foster appointed president of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, announces that Suzanne Foster has been appointed as President of the company.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 14 Jul 2022

Age-related increases in brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance

A multisite research team from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wake Forest University has discovered that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance, which may aid early detection and prevention efforts by identifying novel treatment targets at preclinical stages.

13 Jul 2022

New center aims to accelerate research into biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

A new center established at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis aims to accelerate research into biomarkers of neurodegenerative conditions such as Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis (MS) and the so-called tauopathies, a group that includes Alzheimer's disease along with rarer diseases such as frontotemporal dementia, corticobasal syndrome and progressive supranuclear palsy.

13 Jul 2022

Mayo Clinic Laboratories to commence testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test

Starting today, Mayo Clinic Laboratories will begin testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test, which detects most non-smallpox related orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox.

13 Jul 2022

Knowledge gaps in product labels make it challenging for healthcare providers to recommend vaccines to pregnant women

Existing gaps and serious limitations concerning the information in vaccine product labels makes it challenging for healthcare providers to know when to recommend vaccination to pregnant women.

13 Jul 2022

Lifestyle factors may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function

Individuals with no dementia risk factors, such as smoking, diabetes or hearing loss, have similar brain health as people who are 10 to 20 years younger than them, according to a new Baycrest study. The study found that a single dementia risk factor could reduce cognition by the equivalent of up to three years of aging.

13 Jul 2022

Evolutionary characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

Researchers compared the mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant with others to highlight their evolutionary differences.

13 Jul 2022

What are the biological features, prevention and control strategies against monkeypox?

Researchers elucidated the epidemiology and clinical presentation, biological features, pathogenicity and prevention and control strategies for monkeypox virus (MPXV) infections.

13 Jul 2022

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted prescribing pancreatic enzyme replacement to people with unresectable pancreatic cancer?

Researchers evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) prescribing in England.

13 Jul 2022

Diversifying STEM; the Importance of Representation, Equity, and Inclusion

As part of our SLAS Europe 2022 coverage, we speak to Paula Petrone, Associate Research Professor at ISGlobal, about the importance of representation, inclusion, and equity in the STEM fields.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 13 Jul 2022

Immunoglobulin G isotypes switch class following repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Researchers reported a class switch in SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies due to repeated mRNA vaccinations.

13 Jul 2022

Increased risk of maternal morbidity is associated with maternal age, obesity, and previous C-section

New research from Scotland published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows the increased risk of severe maternal sickness/complications (morbidity) is associated with a range of risk factors including increasing maternal age and levels of obesity, and also previous Cesarean section.

13 Jul 2022

Healthcare News and Research

Latest Healthcare News and Research

Phase I clinical trial of new blocking antibody therapy shows promising results for the treatment of advanced medulloblastoma

New liquid biopsy test found to be highly accurate, sensitive for both NASH and liver fibrosis

Risk profiles in adults with cardiovascular disease fail to improve despite advances guidelines and treatments

Infection preventionists experienced worse mental and physical health due to COVID-19 related stressors

Use of a liquid adhesive in driveline dressings can improve quality of life for heart patients with LVADs

Epidemiologic features of the June 2022 monkeypox outbreak in Spain

Study investigates consumer product-related traumatic brain injuries among school-aged children

ED clinical leaders motivated to provide high-quality pediatric sepsis care

Suzanne Foster appointed president of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

Age-related increases in brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance

New center aims to accelerate research into biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases

Mayo Clinic Laboratories to commence testing for monkeypox using CDC's orthopoxvirus test

Knowledge gaps in product labels make it challenging for healthcare providers to recommend vaccines to pregnant women

Lifestyle factors may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function

Evolutionary characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant

What are the biological features, prevention and control strategies against monkeypox?

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted prescribing pancreatic enzyme replacement to people with unresectable pancreatic cancer?

Diversifying STEM; the Importance of Representation, Equity, and Inclusion

Immunoglobulin G isotypes switch class following repeated SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination

Increased risk of maternal morbidity is associated with maternal age, obesity, and previous C-section

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