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New technology helps pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, a technology giving insulin doses, as informed by a smartphone algorithm, helps them better manage their blood sugars compared with traditional insulin pumps or multiple daily injections, according to a new randomized trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Hamburg (2-6 October).

5 Oct 2023

COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity, research shows

Research published in the European Journal of Neurology indicates that COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity.

5 Oct 2023

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

A new analysis reveals that rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents have decreased in recent years, primarily limited to non-surgery indications. Opioid prescription rates for surgery have remained stable.

5 Oct 2023

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

A UCLA-led team of researchers has found nerve pathways that supply brown adipose tissue (BAT), a type of tissue that releases chemical energy from fat metabolism as heat – a finding that could pave the way toward using it to treat obesity and related metabolic conditions.

5 Oct 2023

'Guard mechanism' discovered for protein that attacks microbes in infected cells

Researchers have identified a 'guard mechanism' for a protein which attacks microbes in infected cells, opening the possibility of new treatments for Toxoplasma, Chlamydia, Tuberculosis and even cancer.

5 Oct 2023

Pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare for motherhood, research shows

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare mice for motherhood.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

A research team at the Francis Crick Institute and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)/UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health have identified new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels, which cause severe, lifelong, and disabling symptoms like seizures and impaired development.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely and effectively.

5 Oct 2023

Blood test for pan-cancer biomarker could revolutionize early cancer detection

Diagnostic tools for timely, accurate and inexpensive early cancer detection that can assess risk or monitor response to treatment could help patients get the care they need faster and improve existing care strategies.

5 Oct 2023

Researchers discover a vulnerability in immunotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have discovered a druggable target on natural killer cells that could potentially trigger a therapeutic response in patients with immunotherapy-resistant, triple-negative breast cancer.

5 Oct 2023

Artificial life forms could be used in the future for diagnosing and treating diseases

Creating artificial life is a recurring theme in both science and popular literature, where it conjures images of creeping slime creatures with malevolent intentions or super-cute designer pets.

5 Oct 2023

New calculation may help identify aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of death

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a calculation that can help identify moderate aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of dying from the condition.

5 Oct 2023

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

New research has shed light on how genetics influences the growth of the placenta, revealing a link to risk of disease in the mother.

5 Oct 2023

Organoid medicine reveals promising covid-19 treatment target

When the new SARS-CoV-2 virus began killing thousands of people every week, physicians and scientists around the globe raced to learn why the new pathogen was so deadly.

5 Oct 2023

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

They're being hailed as an effective way to lose weight, but diabetes drugs like Ozempic may come with a heightened risk of severe gastrointestinal problems.

5 Oct 2023

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

Researchers have used CRISPR gene editing, stem cells and human neurons to study the impact of a gene that is commonly mutated in autism.

5 Oct 2023

New computational method improves analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have developed a new open-source computational method, dubbed Spectra, which improves the analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data.

5 Oct 2023

Automated insulin delivery could be a game-changer for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

Automated insulin delivery should be rolled out to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes - according to researchers at the University of East Anglia.

5 Oct 2023

NCCN survey shows cancer drug shortages continue despite efforts

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network- a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers across the United States - has released a follow-up survey on the ongoing chemotherapy shortages: 72% of the centers surveyed continue to experience a shortage of carboplatin and 59% are still seeing a shortage of cisplatin.

5 Oct 2023

Psychedelic therapy shows promise for treating veterans with PTSD and brain injury

One treatment each of two psychedelic drugs lowered depression and anxiety and improved cognitive functioning in a sample of U.S. special operations forces veterans who sought care at a clinic in Mexico, according to a new analysis of the participants' charts.

5 Oct 2023

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New technology helps pregnant women with type 1 diabetes to better manage blood sugar levels

COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination have negligible effects on migraine severity, research shows

New analysis looks at rates of opioid prescribing to US adolescents

New findings about nerve pathways to brown fat could lead to obesity treatments

'Guard mechanism' discovered for protein that attacks microbes in infected cells

Pregnancy hormones 'rewire' the brain to prepare for motherhood, research shows

Researchers identify new potential treatments for children with rare genetic conditions of blood vessels

Researchers spearhead a new method to hone in on new cancer drug targets

Blood test for pan-cancer biomarker could revolutionize early cancer detection

Researchers discover a vulnerability in immunotherapy-resistant triple-negative breast cancer

Artificial life forms could be used in the future for diagnosing and treating diseases

New calculation may help identify aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of death

Genetics linked to placental growth and risk of preeclampsia

Organoid medicine reveals promising covid-19 treatment target

GLP-1 agonists linked to higher risk for gastrointestinal complications

CRISPR gene editing study provides insights into how autism gene affects brain development

New computational method improves analysis of single-cell transcriptomic data

Automated insulin delivery could be a game-changer for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes

NCCN survey shows cancer drug shortages continue despite efforts

Psychedelic therapy shows promise for treating veterans with PTSD and brain injury

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

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A new method to measure intracellular water in biological systems

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