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Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

The positive effects and adverse reactions of spices, dietary fiber, and medicinal herbs for pediatric patients with IBS.

16 Oct 2023

Antiverse and GlobalBio, Inc. extend collaboration to advance antibody cancer therapeutics

Antiverse Ltd (Antiverse) and GlobalBio, Inc. (GlobalBio) today announced they will be extending their collaboration to advance immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer therapy.

From Antiverse 16 Oct 2023

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The influence of nutrition on osteoarthritis (OA).

16 Oct 2023

The New Picus® 2 sets a new standard for connected electronic pipettes

Sartorius launches new electronic pipette Picus 2.

From Sartorius 16 Oct 2023

Opioid use disorder treatment lowers risk of overdose after surgery, study finds

Although people with opioid use disorder (OUD) are significantly more likely to overdose or have a complication after major surgery than those without the disorder, using medications for the treatment of OUD before surgery may eliminate that extra risk, suggests a large, first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Racial and ethnic disparities in surgical outcomes cost lives

About 12,000 Black and Hispanic patients who died after surgery the past two decades may have lived if there were no racial and ethnic disparities among Americans having surgery, suggests a study of more than 1.5 million inpatient procedures presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Anesthesiologist-administered sedation improves discharge outcomes for patients after common procedures

Patients who had common procedures performed outside of the operating room (OR) were more likely to go home instead of to a long-term care facility when they were discharged from the hospital if their sedation was administered or directed by an anesthesiologist, rather than by a physician who is not a trained anesthesiologist, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Two simple solutions could help prevent postpartum hemorrhage

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

AI-powered unbiased pain detection system holds promise for improving patient care

An automated pain recognition system using artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise as an unbiased method to detect pain in patients before, during and after surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Virtual reality can help calm caregivers of surgery-bound children

Virtual reality (VR) may be an effective and reliable tool to alleviate the anxiety experienced by most parents or caregivers when their child undergoes surgery, according to research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2023 annual meeting.

15 Oct 2023

Study shows widespread prevalence of dangerous pathogens in ventilated patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers conducted a statewide survey of all patients on breathing machines in hospitals and long-term care facilities and found that a significant percentage of them harbored two pathogens known to be life-threatening in those with compromised immune systems.

15 Oct 2023

Healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents is being ignored in low-and middle-income countries

The healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents will continue to be ignored in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) unless there are major changes to healthcare delivery and frameworks, according to a new study by UCL and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) researchers.

15 Oct 2023

New mRNA flu vaccine shows promise: Faster to produce, highly effective in mice

The study evaluates the efficacy of a new quadrivalent mRNA influenza vaccine, finding it to be highly immunogenic and protective in a mouse model. Compared to traditional vaccines, the mRNA-based option offers advantages like reduced production time and elimination of the risk of growth-promoting mutations.

15 Oct 2023

Is your happiness hardwired? New study dives into the genetics of joy

The study reveals that the genetic basis for happiness is consistent across various age groups and ancestral backgrounds, influencing well-being measures like confidence and calmness. It also finds that this genetic predisposition affects specific brain structures related to psychological and cognitive health.

15 Oct 2023

New radio-theranostics approach shows promise in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Many PDAC tumors in early stage go undetected because they are not found using conventional imaging methods, including fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (PET) scans.

15 Oct 2023

Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

The study explores the efficacy of variant-adapted COVID-19 booster vaccines, particularly against new strains like Omicron. It raises questions about the need for annual updates and the best technologies for long-term, durable immunity.

15 Oct 2023

What's really behind the male infertility crisis? New study seeks answers

This comprehensive study in Nature Reviews Urology tackles critical questions in male infertility, from its diagnosis and treatment to its impact on overall health. The review calls for a deeper understanding of male reproductive issues, better diagnostic methods, and improved public and medical awareness of the topic.

15 Oct 2023

Gestational dexamethasone exposure impairs learning and memory function across generations

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how gestational dexamethasone exposure impacts hippocampal excitatory synaptic transmission and learning and memory function with transgenerational effects.

15 Oct 2023

Aureane-type sesquiterpene tetraketides hold great promise in treating IL-17A-mediated immune diseases

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses aureane-type sesquiterpene tetraketides as a novel class of immunomodulators with interleukin-17A inhibitory activity.

15 Oct 2023

Early and severe: Kids hit hard by 2022-23 flu season, vaccination rates drop

The 2022-23 influenza season saw a highly severe impact on U.S. adolescents and children, with early peaks in hospitalization rates and outpatient visits. The study underscores the importance of flu vaccination and antiviral treatment, especially as fewer hospitalized children were vaccinated compared to previous seasons.

15 Oct 2023

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Can herbal remedies, spices, and dietary fibers offer effective treatment options for children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Antiverse and GlobalBio, Inc. extend collaboration to advance antibody cancer therapeutics

How does nutrition influence osteoarthritis prevention and management?

The New Picus® 2 sets a new standard for connected electronic pipettes

Opioid use disorder treatment lowers risk of overdose after surgery, study finds

Racial and ethnic disparities in surgical outcomes cost lives

Anesthesiologist-administered sedation improves discharge outcomes for patients after common procedures

Two simple solutions could help prevent postpartum hemorrhage

AI-powered unbiased pain detection system holds promise for improving patient care

Virtual reality can help calm caregivers of surgery-bound children

Study shows widespread prevalence of dangerous pathogens in ventilated patients

Healthcare needs of pregnant adolescents is being ignored in low-and middle-income countries

New mRNA flu vaccine shows promise: Faster to produce, highly effective in mice

Is your happiness hardwired? New study dives into the genetics of joy

New radio-theranostics approach shows promise in the fight against pancreatic cancer

Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

What's really behind the male infertility crisis? New study seeks answers

Gestational dexamethasone exposure impairs learning and memory function across generations

Aureane-type sesquiterpene tetraketides hold great promise in treating IL-17A-mediated immune diseases

Early and severe: Kids hit hard by 2022-23 flu season, vaccination rates drop

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