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Nasal drops with IgA antibodies may protect against COVID-19 and future variants

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have shown that nasal drops with IgA antibodies can protect mice from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

10 Jan 2024

New study finds maternal vaccine and monoclonal antibody effective against RSV in infants

The impact and cost-effectiveness of maternal vaccination (MV) to long-acting monoclonal antibody (la-mAB) therapy.

10 Jan 2024

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

Diets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks and strokes, as early as adolescence according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

10 Jan 2024

MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

As the cause of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is not yet known, treatment for sufferers is currently aimed at alleviating the often agonizing symptoms.

10 Jan 2024

Study links patient characteristics with the likelihood of bypassing the nearest surgical center for breast cancer treatment

Researchers investigated hospital quality and patient factors associated with treatment location for breast cancer surgery.

10 Jan 2024

Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?

As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It's not covered by insurance, she added.

10 Jan 2024

California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training

Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Black Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community — including access to abortion care.

10 Jan 2024

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

Researchers developed the NOVA algorithm to systematically analyze bacterial isolates unidentified using traditional methods such as matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry and partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing using whole genome sequencing.

10 Jan 2024

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

The chemo-preventive potential of Mangiferin (MF) (mango).

10 Jan 2024

New developments at Evosep to make clinical proteomics 100x more robust and 10x faster

J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference – (January 8th, 2024) Evosep, a leading provider of sample preparation solutions for mass spectrometry-based proteomics, today announced a co-marketing agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in serving science.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 10 Jan 2024

Landmark study confirms five key Parkinson's Disease variants in largest meta-analysis

Rare Parkinson’s disease (PD) variants in a large-scale cohort.

10 Jan 2024

Nicotine beliefs elicit dose-response reactions in human brains

Researchers investigate whether nicotine-related beliefs may influence brain processes in a dose-dependent manner similar to pharmaceutical effects.

10 Jan 2024

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

Researchers determine the relationship between the use of hearing aids and mortality among adult United States residents with hearing impairment.

10 Jan 2024

UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey

Researchers from The University of Queensland have launched the world's biggest drug survey, to gain insight into drug use around the globe.

9 Jan 2024

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

Infrared vibrational spectrum of a single protein is observed using advanced measurement techniques based on near-field optical microscopy.

9 Jan 2024

More than band-aids for the NHS: Leaders needed to stop doctors and nurses jumping ship

Frontline healthcare workers in busy hospitals feel that they are "just rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic" according to new research into the impact of under-resourced and high-pressure emergency hospital departments in the UK.

9 Jan 2024

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

A predominantly plant-based or vegetarian diet is linked to 39% lower odds of COVID-19 infection, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

9 Jan 2024

Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women

Early menopause - before the age of 45 - taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal RMD Open.

9 Jan 2024

Carvedilol improves heart health marker in childhood cancer survivors

Physicians at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, in cooperation with the Children's Oncology Group (COG), have conducted the largest clinical trial to date seeking to reduce the risk of people who have survived childhood cancer from developing heart failure.

9 Jan 2024

"TimeMachine" algorithm revolutionizes circadian rhythm analysis with single blood sample

"TimeMachine," an algorithm developed by U.S. researchers, accurately predicts circadian phase from a single blood sample using gene expression, offering a novel, efficient approach to understanding circadian rhythms and their impact on health.

9 Jan 2024

Medical News

Nasal drops with IgA antibodies may protect against COVID-19 and future variants

New study finds maternal vaccine and monoclonal antibody effective against RSV in infants

Childhood dietary patterns influence arterial stiffness in adolescence

MedUni Vienna researchers discover possible trigger of chronic inflammatory bowel disease

Study links patient characteristics with the likelihood of bypassing the nearest surgical center for breast cancer treatment

Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?

California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training

New algorithm proves to be a powerful tool for detection and identification of novel bacterial organisms

Study reveals mangos attenuates potential against colon cancer

New developments at Evosep to make clinical proteomics 100x more robust and 10x faster

Landmark study confirms five key Parkinson's Disease variants in largest meta-analysis

Nicotine beliefs elicit dose-response reactions in human brains

Hearing aid usage linked to reduced mortality in adults with hearing impairments

UQ researchers launch the world's biggest drug survey

Protein secrets revealed: Single-molecule spectroscopy ushers in era of personalized medicine

More than band-aids for the NHS: Leaders needed to stop doctors and nurses jumping ship

Plant-based diets pack an antiviral punch against COVID-19

Study identifies hormonal and reproductive factors for rheumatoid arthritis in women

Carvedilol improves heart health marker in childhood cancer survivors

"TimeMachine" algorithm revolutionizes circadian rhythm analysis with single blood sample

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

Obesity, GLP-1s, and metabolic care

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