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Gene therapy milestone at SickKids offers hope for children with SPG50 neurodegenerative disorder

When Michael Pirovolakis received an individualized gene therapy in a single-patient clinical trial at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in March 2022, the course of his condition was dramatically altered.

28 Jun 2024

Breakthrough in auditory research: Supranormal hearing achieved

A study from Michigan Medicine's Kresge Hearing Research Institute was able to produce supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in humans.

28 Jun 2024

New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

Fish consumption during pregnancy is a complex scientific topic. On one hand, fish are rich in nutrients essential to brain development, including polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, iodine, and vitamin D.

28 Jun 2024

Survey reveals public awareness gaps in opioid use disorder treatment by primary care physicians

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could not.

28 Jun 2024

Penn researchers aim to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms of TBI-related neurodegeneration

A team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) over the next five years with a $10 million grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

28 Jun 2024

Deep learning for early osteoporosis risk prediction

Osteoporosis is so difficult to detect in early stage it's called the "silent disease." What if artificial intelligence could help predict a patient's chances of having the bone-loss disease before ever stepping into a doctor's office?

28 Jun 2024

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

Remarkable new research by a University of Virginia undergraduate may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children and open the door to new ways to treat or even cure the devastating condition.

28 Jun 2024

Study shows prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury

The prognosis for recovery from a spinal cord injury (SCI) is of great importance for those directly affected and those around them.

28 Jun 2024

AI models may be using “demographic shortcuts” when making medical diagnostic evaluations

Artificial intelligence models often play a role in medical diagnoses, especially when it comes to analyzing images such as X-rays. However, studies have found that these models don't always perform well across all demographic groups, usually faring worse on women and people of color.

28 Jun 2024

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

A pilot study shows promise for a new treatment option for individuals with memory impairments caused by multiple sclerosis (MS).

28 Jun 2024

Meaningful social interactions have net positive outcomes for affective well-being, stress, and loneliness

Engaging in meaningful social interactions with peers is associated with lower loneliness and greater affective well-being, new research finds.

28 Jun 2024

Long-term effects of chemotherapy on hearing and quality of life in testicular cancer survivors

An interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer survivors.

28 Jun 2024

Biosynth’s unique online custom peptide toolset completed with full order tracking and QC data portal

Biosynth, a supplier of critical raw materials and services for diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals, is pleased to announce the next step in its custom peptide revolution.

28 Jun 2024

Stilla Technologies expands product portfolio with two new digital PCR configurations for the Nio™ product line

The Nio Lineup Now Consists of 3 Instruments: the accessible Nio™ E configuration provides the essence of Crystal Digital™ PCR to all labs, the Nio™ is a flexible mid-level instrument and the Nio™+ remains the flagship of the Nio family.

From Stilla Technologies 28 Jun 2024

Europe's new clinical guidelines enable better understanding of childhood bone cancer

New clinical guidelines enabling a better understanding of childhood bone cancer will revolutionise treatment for these young patients across Europe, according to a leading researcher from the University of East Anglia.

28 Jun 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences is on track to net zero

INTEGRA Biosciences, a leading provider of liquid handling solutions, is dedicated to accelerating scientific discovery while addressing climate change.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 28 Jun 2024

People are commonly given misleading information about depression, study shows

A recent Finnish study shows that people are commonly given misleading information about depression. According to the researchers, the inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand the causes of their distress.

28 Jun 2024

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine with an international team have used liver biopsies to identify cellular and molecular markers that can potentially be used to predict whether and when pancreatic cancer will spread to an individual's liver or elsewhere, such as the lung.

28 Jun 2024

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

For generations, the GOP campaigned on eliminating the right to an abortion in the United States. Now, torn between a base that wants more restrictions on reproductive health care and a moderate majority that does not, it seems many Republicans would rather take an off-ramp than a victory lap.

28 Jun 2024

$2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting

Surprised. Blessed. Overwhelmed. Already gone. Those were reactions from some of the 20 gunshot victims from the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade shootings who were awarded $1.2 million from the #KCStrong fund on Thursday, with individuals receiving payments ranging from $22,000 to $100,000.

28 Jun 2024

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Gene therapy milestone at SickKids offers hope for children with SPG50 neurodegenerative disorder

Breakthrough in auditory research: Supranormal hearing achieved

New framework produce clearer guidance on fish consumption for pregnant mothers

Survey reveals public awareness gaps in opioid use disorder treatment by primary care physicians

Penn researchers aim to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms of TBI-related neurodegeneration

Deep learning for early osteoporosis risk prediction

New research may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children

Study shows prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury

AI models may be using “demographic shortcuts” when making medical diagnostic evaluations

Remote strategy-based intervention shows promise for individuals with memory impairments caused by MS

Meaningful social interactions have net positive outcomes for affective well-being, stress, and loneliness

Long-term effects of chemotherapy on hearing and quality of life in testicular cancer survivors

Biosynth’s unique online custom peptide toolset completed with full order tracking and QC data portal

Stilla Technologies expands product portfolio with two new digital PCR configurations for the Nio™ product line

Europe's new clinical guidelines enable better understanding of childhood bone cancer

INTEGRA Biosciences is on track to net zero

People are commonly given misleading information about depression, study shows

Using liver biopsies to identify predictors of pancreatic cancer metastasis

Republicans are downplaying abortion, but it keeps coming up

$2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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