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Clinical trials becoming more inclusive across race and ethnicity, new data shows

Clinical trials and medical research have been historically lacking in diversity among all groups.

5 Feb 2024

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) practice reduce stress and increase well-being in practicing physicians?

The efficacy of SKY in reducing psychological distress and enhancing wellness among physicians at risk of burnout.

5 Feb 2024

"Cleaning cell" dysfunction explains unequal diabetes risk in obesity

Disrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2 diabetes, while others do not.

5 Feb 2024

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

In a research, led by the University of Granada, in which researchers from the Universidad Europea del Atlántico (European University of the Atlantic, UNEATLANTICO), such as Mario Cordero and Maurizio Battino, it has been studied how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence certain aspects of periodontal diseases.

5 Feb 2024

New points-to-consider in the diagnosis, treatment of systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) are life-threatening systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes.

5 Feb 2024

New method helps to reliably distinguish surgical meshes from normal bodily tissue

Prototypes of surgical meshes that can be seen clearly on CT scans have been developed by researchers at UCL for the first time, promising to increase the speed at which problems can be diagnosed and resolved.

5 Feb 2024

Black garlic may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties

The anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties of black garlic (BG).

5 Feb 2024

Congressman off-base in ad claiming Fauci shipped covid to Montana before the pandemic

A fundraising ad for U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) shows a photo of Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, behind bars, swarmed by flying bats.

5 Feb 2024

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

Wildfire smoke. Drought. Brutal heat. Floods. As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts — and be replicated by other countries.

5 Feb 2024

What does the future hold for obesity medication development?

The safety, clinical implications, and challenges of obesity pharmacotherapies based on entero-pancreatic hormone- treatments.

5 Feb 2024

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

The effectiveness of Cefoxitin in the treatment of Endometritis and Intraamniotic Infections (IAI).

5 Feb 2024

New tool identifies potential breast tumors with 91% accuracy

A group of researchers, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has developed a computer program to identify potential tumors in the human breast, making use of the observation that malignant breast tumors distribute heat differently to healthy breast tissue.

5 Feb 2024

Phase 3 trial of new malaria vaccine reveals promising results in protecting children

Today, peer-reviewed results from a Phase 3 efficacy trial of the R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine were published in The Lancet. The study was conducted across multiple sites in four African countries with 4,800 children aged 5-36 months.

5 Feb 2024

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

Where you live must not determine how long you live. Regular testing is needed to end the postcode health lottery, says a leading expert.

5 Feb 2024

UVA scientists develop new approach to machine learning for identifying heart drug

University of Virginia scientists have developed a new approach to machine learning – a form of artificial intelligence – to identify drugs that help minimize harmful scarring after a heart attack or other injuries.

5 Feb 2024

MHRA expands options for medical device manufacturers with two new Approved Bodies

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has designated two new UK Approved Bodies, delivering increased capacity for the certification of the performance and safety of medical devices, for healthcare professionals and the public.

5 Feb 2024

Almirall and Microsoft partner on AI-powered drug discovery in dermatology

Almirall S.A., a global pharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, announced today a strategic partnership with Microsoft to drive innovation and digital transformation, advance the research of medical solutions for dermatological diseases, and accelerate the digital transformation of the company.

5 Feb 2024

Doctors fear workload, lawsuits with online medical records access: UK study

Most family doctors surveyed fear that giving patients online access to their medical records will increase their workload and the risks of litigation, suggest the results of the largest study of its kind, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

5 Feb 2024

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Researchers uncover that the Xist ribonucleoprotein complex, unique to females, is a key driver of sex-biased autoimmunity, offering new insights into autoimmune disorders' higher prevalence in women.

4 Feb 2024

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

Ramadan fasting significantly reduces the risk of lung, colorectal, and breast cancers, showcasing beneficial metabolic changes through a comprehensive metabolomics investigation.

4 Feb 2024

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Clinical trials becoming more inclusive across race and ethnicity, new data shows

Does Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) practice reduce stress and increase well-being in practicing physicians?

"Cleaning cell" dysfunction explains unequal diabetes risk in obesity

Exploring how diets rich in saturated fats and cholesterol influence periodontal diseases

New points-to-consider in the diagnosis, treatment of systemic hyperinflammatory syndromes

New method helps to reliably distinguish surgical meshes from normal bodily tissue

Black garlic may have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties

Congressman off-base in ad claiming Fauci shipped covid to Montana before the pandemic

Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming

What does the future hold for obesity medication development?

New study reveals cefoxitin as effective first-line treatment for intraamniotic infections

New tool identifies potential breast tumors with 91% accuracy

Phase 3 trial of new malaria vaccine reveals promising results in protecting children

Postcode lottery of life: ONS data reveals shocking life expectancy gaps across UK

UVA scientists develop new approach to machine learning for identifying heart drug

MHRA expands options for medical device manufacturers with two new Approved Bodies

Almirall and Microsoft partner on AI-powered drug discovery in dermatology

Doctors fear workload, lawsuits with online medical records access: UK study

Xist lncRNA identified as key trigger in female-biased autoimmune diseases

Ramadan fasting linked to favorable metabolic changes and reduced chronic disease risk

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