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Anti-inflammatory gene variant shields men under 75 from severe COVID-19

A certain variant of a key anti-inflammatory gene protects men under age 75 from severe illness and death when hospitalized from COVID-19, a genetic analysis of their blood shows.

14 Mar 2024

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

An unassuming brown bovine from the south of Brazil has made history as the first transgenic cow capable of producing human insulin in her milk.

14 Mar 2024

High-intensity exercise increases adiponectin concentrations in human breast milk

Although women have breastfed since the beginning of time, there is very little scientific research on how exercise affects breast milk.

14 Mar 2024

Intravascular imaging during PCI in heart disease patients improves survival, reduces adverse outcomes

Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI alone, the most commonly used method.

14 Mar 2024

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

From fizzy drinks to cereals and packaged snacks to processed meat, ultra-processed foods are packed with additives.

14 Mar 2024

Research reveals link between environmental pollutants and endometrial cancer

Research carried out by the UGR, IDIBELL, the Catalan Institute of Oncology and the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, has revealed a link between environmental pollutants and endometrial cancer.

14 Mar 2024

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors.

14 Mar 2024

Identifying social determinants influencing breast cancer screening in the U.S.

There is a pressing need to explore and understand which social determinants of health (SDOH) and health inequities act as significant influential factors that contribute to low breast cancer screening behaviors in the United States.

14 Mar 2024

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

Leo Mascarenhas, MD, MS, has an important message for parents whose children have been diagnosed with sarcoma, a type of cancer that develops in the bones or soft tissues.

14 Mar 2024

NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines).

14 Mar 2024

Researchers develop an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have developed an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes.

14 Mar 2024

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

In the recent Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), researchers revealed a stark increase in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence among Americans under the age of 55.

14 Mar 2024

Study offers insight into state Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs

Mounting evidence suggests that FDA-approved weight loss medications, such as Wegovy, not only help patients lose weight but also protect against complications from obesity such as cardiovascular disease.

14 Mar 2024

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

14 Mar 2024

Organic compounds from the Ginkgo biloba plant improve cognitive function post-stroke

Ginkgo Diterpene Lactone Meglumine (GDLM), a group of organic compounds that derive from the Ginkgo biloba plant, can improve cognitive function in patients who recently experienced an acute ischemic stroke, according to new research published in De Gruyter's Open Medicine.

14 Mar 2024

Logical Biological recognized as one of ‘Europe's fastest-growing companies’ due to customer centric approach and quality commitment

Logical Biological specialise in providing human serum, plasma, swabs, tissues, PBMCs and other biological specimens for diagnostics and therapeutic research and development.

From Logical Biological 14 Mar 2024

Nuclera appoints Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer

Key appointment to lead global commercial launch of eProtein Discovery platform

From Nuclera 14 Mar 2024

Study analyzes effects of burn injury on the gut microbiota and mucus barrier in mice

The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem within the human intestinal tract, is increasingly recognized for its vital role in human health and disease.

14 Mar 2024

Researchers pioneer a novel approach to enhance diabetic wound healing

Researchers unveiled a novel therapy for diabetic wound healing. This research highlights the use of exosomal miR-4645-5p from hypoxic bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) to significantly enhance wound healing by promoting keratinocyte autophagy.

14 Mar 2024

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study.

14 Mar 2024

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Anti-inflammatory gene variant shields men under 75 from severe COVID-19

Milestone in diabetes treatment: Transgenic cow produces human insulin in milk

High-intensity exercise increases adiponectin concentrations in human breast milk

Intravascular imaging during PCI in heart disease patients improves survival, reduces adverse outcomes

Ultra-processed foods: The new silent killer

Research reveals link between environmental pollutants and endometrial cancer

Study explores changes in home food availability and nutrient intake for young children

Identifying social determinants influencing breast cancer screening in the U.S.

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

Researchers develop an algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

ACS urges people to be on the lookout for five potential warning signs of colorectal cancer

Study offers insight into state Medicaid coverage for anti-obesity drugs

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

Organic compounds from the Ginkgo biloba plant improve cognitive function post-stroke

Logical Biological recognized as one of ‘Europe's fastest-growing companies’ due to customer centric approach and quality commitment

Nuclera appoints Joseph Bertelsen as Chief Commercial Officer

Study analyzes effects of burn injury on the gut microbiota and mucus barrier in mice

Researchers pioneer a novel approach to enhance diabetic wound healing

Viral infections contribute to more cases of intussusception in kids

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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