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A telehealth model to support remote diabetes self-care

Researchers develop and test the effectiveness of a Virtual Diabetes Specialty Clinic (VDiSC), a virtual model facilitating comprehensive diabetes care remotely.

6 Oct 2023

Mothers of color can’t see if providers have a history of mistreatment. Why not?

When Selam Solomon Caldwell and her husband learned she was pregnant last year, the stakes for finding the right OB-GYN felt high.

6 Oct 2023

More walkable neighborhoods have a lower incidence of obesity-related cancers among women

Women living in neighborhoods characterized as walkable, have a reduced risk of obesity-related cancers.

6 Oct 2023

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

Researchers introduced and characterized a novel platform based on monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

6 Oct 2023

Entrepreneur Alexandra Knauer honored with order of merit of the state of Berlin

Alexandra Knauer was honored for her achievements as a successful and socially particularly committed entrepreneur.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 6 Oct 2023

BIOVECTRA signs service agreement with Acuitas Therapeutics for unique lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery system used in manufacturing mRNA-based therapies

BIOVECTRA and Acuitas Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a technology transfer service.

From BIOVECTRA 6 Oct 2023

Trump misplaced blame when he said drug shortages were Biden’s fault

"Under 'Crooked Joe' Biden, there has been a catastrophic increase in shortages of essential medicines."

6 Oct 2023

Study highlights racial and ethnic disparities in disability among older adults

Roughly 40% of older Black adults live with a disability, compared to only one-third of older adults overall.

5 Oct 2023

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition.

5 Oct 2023

USC-led team develops vaccine to boost immune system against superbugs

What if a vaccine, given to patients just before or after arriving at the hospital, could protect them against lethal superbugs that lurk in healthcare settings?

5 Oct 2023

Heart attack care lags as hospitals recover from the pandemic

A door-to-balloon (D2B) time of 90-minutes or less is associated with improved outcomes for heart attack patients.

5 Oct 2023

New animal model replicates the development of cardiac sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease in which immune cells form tissue nodules in various organs, which can drastically impair organ function.

5 Oct 2023

TikTok can be a valuable tool for promoting cervical cancer screening

TikTok and other short-form video platforms are booming in popularity - for entertainment and for sharing information, including health information.

5 Oct 2023

Community-wide health care initiative launched to reduce breast cancer disparities in the Houston area

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of Texas Health Equity Alliance for Breast Cancer (THEAL), a community-wide health care initiative to reduce breast cancer disparities in the Houston area, particularly for Black women.

5 Oct 2023

Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

A study in the journal Vaccine reveals that misinformation and concerns about side effects are leading reasons why over 80% of eligible Americans have skipped the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine booster. The research underscores the need for more public education about the vaccine's benefits in combating severe COVID-19 infections.

5 Oct 2023

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

A recent study analyzed TikTok videos with the hashtag "Ozempic," highlighting the platform's influence on promoting the weight loss drug. The surge in popularity resulted in medication shortages for diabetes patients, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and collaboration among health professionals and social media platforms.

5 Oct 2023

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

Study from JAMA reveals that users of GLP-1 agonists, recent drugs for weight management, show a heightened risk of gastrointestinal complications like intestinal obstruction, gastroparesis, and pancreatitis. Though these effects are rare, those considering these drugs for weight loss should weigh the benefits against potential risks, especially if not using them for diabetes.

5 Oct 2023

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A telehealth model to support remote diabetes self-care

Mothers of color can’t see if providers have a history of mistreatment. Why not?

More walkable neighborhoods have a lower incidence of obesity-related cancers among women

Breakthrough antibody therapy targets Alzheimer's risk gene, offers hope for effective treatment

Entrepreneur Alexandra Knauer honored with order of merit of the state of Berlin

BIOVECTRA signs service agreement with Acuitas Therapeutics for unique lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery system used in manufacturing mRNA-based therapies

Trump misplaced blame when he said drug shortages were Biden’s fault

Study highlights racial and ethnic disparities in disability among older adults

Dads should be screened for postpartum depression, study suggests

USC-led team develops vaccine to boost immune system against superbugs

Heart attack care lags as hospitals recover from the pandemic

New animal model replicates the development of cardiac sarcoidosis

TikTok can be a valuable tool for promoting cervical cancer screening

Community-wide health care initiative launched to reduce breast cancer disparities in the Houston area

Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

How is TikTok's #Ozempic trend impacting diabetes patients?

GLP-1 weight loss drugs linked to heightened GI risks, says new study

Using portable laboratory devices for rapid and sensitive on-site detection of SARS-CoV-2

Study helps explain how the brain adapts during a critical period of adulthood

New antibody shows promise in reducing tau proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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