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Machine learning could transform early cancer detection in primary care

A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience (Volume 10) on June 9, 2023, entitled, "Transforming early cancer detection in primary care: harnessing the power of machine learning."

21 Jul 2023

Fathers' mental illness linked to increased risk of preterm birth

Babies are more likely to be born prematurely when either their father or mother has had a psychiatric diagnosis, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institutet and published July 20 in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.

21 Jul 2023

Extracellular vesicles may drive fibrosis in scleroderma

Extracellular vesicles, responsible for cell-to-cell communication, might be a driver of fibrosis in systemic sclerosis, according to a recent paper in Arthritis and Rheumatology.

21 Jul 2023

BioIVT to highlight its integral role in liquid biopsy research at AACC conference

BioIVT, a global research partner and biospecimen solutions provider for drug and diagnostic development, today announced that it will highlight the integral role it is playing in liquid biopsy research at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo.

21 Jul 2023

New $7 million grant supports research on how environmental chemicals impact gut microbiome

Worldwide, high rates of obesity and other inflammatory conditions are associated with increased risk for cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

21 Jul 2023

Penn state researchers receive $2 million NIH grant to develop new bioprinting technology

Developing technology to quickly and efficiently bioprint human tissues at scale is the goal of a new project led by Penn State researchers.

21 Jul 2023

New study finds link between maternal and infant sleep patterns

New mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sleep can take a toll on the health of both mother and child.

21 Jul 2023

Scripps Research scientists develop AI tool to track the detailed evolution of viral pandemics

Scripps Research scientists have developed a machine-learning system - a type of artificial intelligence (AI) application - that can track the detailed evolution of epidemic viruses and predict the emergence of viral variants with important new properties.

21 Jul 2023

$200 million gift guarantees tuition-free medical education at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

A transformative $200 million gift to NYU Long Island School of Medicine will ensure generations of medical students continue to receive a tuition-free, top-quality education focused on primary care.

21 Jul 2023

Giant health system almost saved a community hospital. Now, it wants to ‘extract every dollar.’

For most of last year, St. Agnes Medical Center, based in Fresno, California, looked like a white knight poised to rescue smaller Madera Community Hospital from financial ruin.

21 Jul 2023

Hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules mislocated in ALS nerve cells

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have shown that hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules are found in the wrong place in nerve cells affected by Motor Neuron Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

21 Jul 2023

Using bacteriophages to treat bladder infections

About one in two women are affected by cystitis during her lifetime, and many suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections.

21 Jul 2023

ASBMB urges policymakers to sustain funding for NIH

On July 19, the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology released a statement expressing concerns on the National Institutes of Health budget proposed in the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill.

21 Jul 2023

KIPA shows promise in predicting chemotherapy response in triple negative breast cancer

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are developing a strategy to predict the response of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to chemotherapy, which would be a valuable tool for physicians deciding on the treatment with better probability of success on an individual basis.

21 Jul 2023

New compound shows promise in stopping breast cancer metastasis

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have created a biomedical compound that has the potential to stop the spread of breast cancer. A recently published paper details these early findings.

21 Jul 2023

NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

NHS data suggests inducing women with uncomplicated pregnancies at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes, according to a study by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine researchers and partners.

21 Jul 2023

Artificial intelligence may play a key role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most common causes of death in Sweden and in the world. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, among others, have now found that artificial intelligence seems to play a role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease.

21 Jul 2023

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Machine learning could transform early cancer detection in primary care

Fathers' mental illness linked to increased risk of preterm birth

Extracellular vesicles may drive fibrosis in scleroderma

BioIVT to highlight its integral role in liquid biopsy research at AACC conference

New $7 million grant supports research on how environmental chemicals impact gut microbiome

Penn state researchers receive $2 million NIH grant to develop new bioprinting technology

New study finds link between maternal and infant sleep patterns

Scripps Research scientists develop AI tool to track the detailed evolution of viral pandemics

$200 million gift guarantees tuition-free medical education at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Giant health system almost saved a community hospital. Now, it wants to ‘extract every dollar.’

Hundreds of proteins and mRNA molecules mislocated in ALS nerve cells

Using bacteriophages to treat bladder infections

ASBMB urges policymakers to sustain funding for NIH

KIPA shows promise in predicting chemotherapy response in triple negative breast cancer

New compound shows promise in stopping breast cancer metastasis

NHS data suggests inducing labor at 39 weeks may reduce inequalities in adverse outcomes

Artificial intelligence may play a key role in identifying the risk of cardiovascular disease

Probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome

Researchers discover NFIC molecule that may prevent pancreatic cancer

Long COVID can affect brain function for years after infection

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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