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Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

A study led by UC San Francisco has found that people who are experiencing homelessness have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks, as well as other causes.

24 Oct 2023

Can your sleep predict depression? Insights from a genetic study

Researchers conducted a prospective study using a population-based cohort to calculate polygenic scores and understand whether suboptimal sleep durations indicated a predisposition to depression and vice versa.

24 Oct 2023

University of Montana awarded $12.3 million contract to develop novel vaccine adjuvant for TB vaccine

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded a $12.3 million contract to the University of Montana to develop a novel vaccine adjuvant for use in a tuberculosis vaccine. Adjuvants are substances that boost the effectiveness of vaccines.

24 Oct 2023

Deep-learning models predict COVID-19 cases globally with high accuracy

An AI deep learning model to predict the number of COVID-19 cases 14 days into the future.

24 Oct 2023

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The tendency of four commercial LLMs to perpetuate race-based medical misconceptions.

24 Oct 2023

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Researchers investigated the relationship between quality of life (QOL), stress, and gut microbiota in patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

A single-dose intranasal vaccine effectively induces robust immune responses.

24 Oct 2023

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Allison Roderick has a warning and a pledge for rural residents of her county: The water from their wells could be contaminated, but the government can help make it safe.

24 Oct 2023

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

The use of resistant potato starch (RPS), to modify gut microbial metabolism.

24 Oct 2023

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

Healthcare utilization by long coronavirus disease (COVID) or LC patients between January 2020 and 2023.

24 Oct 2023

DeNovix CellDrop becomes first ACT® label certified automated cell counter

The DeNovix CellDrop™ Automated Cell Counter has achieved ACT® Label certification from My Green Lab®, making it the first automated cell counter accredited by the program.

24 Oct 2023

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Investigating tumor and gut microbiome traits that impact chemoradiation therapy in patients with cervical cancer.

24 Oct 2023

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Patients with a dysfunctional aortic heart valve who received a new, prosthetic valve through a minimally invasive procedure had similar outcomes at five years as those who underwent open-heart surgery, a new study shows.

24 Oct 2023

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain of people with Alzheimer's leads to epileptic seizures

Alzheimer's disease causes death of neurons, and researchers hypothesize this may contribute to abnormal electrical activity in the brain that leads to epileptic seizures.

23 Oct 2023

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about fentanyl in Colorado; $18,000 for technology to unlock cellphones in Southington, Connecticut; $2,900 for surveillance cameras and to train officers and canines in New Lexington, Ohio. And in other communities around the country, hundreds of thousands for vehicles, body scanners, and other equipment.

23 Oct 2023

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

Just 48 hours after her birth in a Seattle-area hospital in 2021, Layla Babayev was undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction.

23 Oct 2023

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

A groundbreaking study in NPJ Digital Medicine demonstrates the superior accuracy of AI-based imaging in diagnosing and monitoring multiple sclerosis.

23 Oct 2023

Empowerment boosts resilience: Stigma's role in diabetes patients' quality of life

A Chinese study reveals how empowerment influences the quality of life of diabetic patients by moderating the impact of stigma.

23 Oct 2023

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

The Million Hearts payment model, which incentivizes healthcare organizations to reduce cardiovascular risk among Medicare beneficiaries, led to a modest but significant reduction in new-onset myocardial infarctions and strokes over five years. The model did not result in a significant increase in Medicare spending, suggesting a cost-effective way to improve cardiovascular health.

23 Oct 2023

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

The study explores the interconnected risks between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), highlighting how SARS-CoV-2 can aggravate AD pathology through neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. It raises significant concerns about the long-term cognitive implications of COVID-19, especially among those already at risk for AD.

23 Oct 2023

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Homeless people have a 16-fold higher rate of sudden death from heart attacks

Can your sleep predict depression? Insights from a genetic study

University of Montana awarded $12.3 million contract to develop novel vaccine adjuvant for TB vaccine

Deep-learning models predict COVID-19 cases globally with high accuracy

Large language models perpetuate racial bias in healthcare

The intricate interplay of stress, quality of life, and gut microbiota in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Intranasal vaccination: A potent one-time solution for comprehensive COVID-19 immunity

Millions of rural Americans rely on private wells. Few regularly test their water.

Resistant potato starch usage found to be feasible and safe for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

Long Covid's hidden healthcare burden: Over 2 million affected in the UK

DeNovix CellDrop becomes first ACT® label certified automated cell counter

Lactobacillus iners in tumors: Driving chemoradiation resistance via lactate-induced metabolic rewiring

Study shows TAVR as a good alternative to open-heart surgery in younger patients with aortic stenosis

Abnormal electrical activity in the brain of people with Alzheimer's leads to epileptic seizures

Using opioid settlement cash for police gear like squad cars and scanners sparks debate

Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. but few insurers offer to pay.

AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis

Empowerment boosts resilience: Stigma's role in diabetes patients' quality of life

Million Hearts model cuts heart attack and stroke risk without hiking Medicare costs

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

PhD researcher at LifeArc

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

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