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Research identifies characteristics linked with higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes

New research being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Hamburg, Germany (2-6 Oct) has identified a range of characteristics associated with a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

4 Oct 2023

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Premature babies in neonatal care units are extremely vulnerable, and susceptible to life-threatening infections.

4 Oct 2023

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

From Impossible Burger to "Meatless Mondays," going meat-free is certainly in vogue. But a person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new Northwestern Medicine study has found.

4 Oct 2023

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

In a significant randomized clinical trial, early metformin therapy was tested for its potential to lessen insulin dependence and enhance glycemic control in gestational diabetes-afflicted pregnant women; however, it yielded no improvements in diabetes symptoms. While metformin reduced maternal weight gain, its effects on primary diabetes symptoms and other secondary outcomes like infant weight gain were mixed, indicating a need for further focused research to unravel these associations.

4 Oct 2023

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Study delves into the varying impacts of social media on adolescents, distinguishing between healthy, unhealthy, and dependent usage while highlighting a spectrum of personal, interpersonal, and contextual factors influencing their wellbeing. It suggests that a balanced approach to social media, coupled with positive real-world interactions and alternative leisure activities, can mitigate negative effects on adolescents' mental health and overall wellbeing.

4 Oct 2023

Application of data science in health research to benefit the African population

Researchers discuss the importance of data science for health research that would significantly benefit the African population.

4 Oct 2023

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

The role of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease.

4 Oct 2023

Aventa Genomics Announces Launch of Aventa FusionPlus, the First 3D Genomics Clinical Test for Patients with Solid Cancers

Aventa™ Genomics, LLC, a clinical laboratory established as a joint venture between Arima Genomics, Inc. and Protean BioDiagnostics Inc., today announced the launch of Aventa FusionPlus, a next-generation sequencing (NGS) test for the detection of gene fusions, translocations, and rearrangements across 361 genes from formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded (FFPE) tumor tissue.

From Aventa Genomics 4 Oct 2023

Evonetix places first DNA synthesis development platform at Imperial College London

External placement marks a key milestone in the development of Evonetix’s benchtop DNA synthesis technology in preparation for customer use and commercialization.

From Evonetix 4 Oct 2023

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies President and CEO Lars Petersen appoints Maja Pedersen as Chief Quality Officer

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies President and CEO Lars Petersen today announced a new strategic leadership appointment to support the company through its next growth phase.

From FUJIFILM Corporation 4 Oct 2023

Sanofi and Teva announce exclusive collaboration to deliver inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY) and Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) announce today a collaboration to co-develop and co-commercialize asset TEV’574, currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease, two types of inflammatory bowel disease.

From Sanofi 4 Oct 2023

Carol Stonham MBE, RN, MSc, Queen’s Nurse, and Policy Lead PCRS joins the Bedfont® Medical Advisory Board

Bedfont® Scientific Ltd, a leading innovator in breath analysis medical device technology, is proud to announce the addition of Carol Stonham, a highly respected and accredited respiratory healthcare expert, to its esteemed medical board.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 4 Oct 2023

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Researchers conducted a population-based study with a case–control design in rural areas of Honduras in Central America to examine whether wood cookstove use by indigenous populations was associated with increased risk of stomach cancers, including gastric adenocarcinoma.

4 Oct 2023

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

Researchers investigated endotype-phenotype associations in atopic dermatitis (AD) beyond its general clinical severity.

4 Oct 2023

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries.

4 Oct 2023

Study demonstrates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health

Young people's mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioral difficulties than before the pandemic hit, a comprehensive new study has shown.

4 Oct 2023

Review of Oregon's assisted dying law finds significant data gaps

There are critical gaps in the data provided on doctor assisted deaths in Oregon, USA, amid rising numbers of participants, finds a review of the process over the past 25 years, published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

4 Oct 2023

The cut-off for HbA1c-based diagnosis of diabetes may be too high in women

Researchers compare the distribution of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in premenopausal women and men of the same age.

4 Oct 2023

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

There are striking inequalities in the provision of major (aortic) heart valve replacement surgery across England, with women, Black and Asian people, and those living in areas of deprivation much less likely to receive the life-saving procedure, suggests a large data analysis, published in the open access journal Open Heart.

4 Oct 2023

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

A new report from PwC commissioned by Asthma+Lung UK has highlighted the alarming crisis surrounding Lung Health in the UK.

From NObreath 4 Oct 2023

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Research identifies characteristics linked with higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest in people with type 2 diabetes

Study identifies potential new way to protect premature babies from deadly infection

Genetics may influence a person’s ability to adhere to a vegetarian diet

Early metformin therapy falls short in curbing gestational diabetes woes

Is social media derailing our teens? Study unveils the balancing act for adolescent wellbeing

Application of data science in health research to benefit the African population

Effectiveness of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease

Aventa Genomics Announces Launch of Aventa FusionPlus, the First 3D Genomics Clinical Test for Patients with Solid Cancers

Evonetix places first DNA synthesis development platform at Imperial College London

FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies President and CEO Lars Petersen appoints Maja Pedersen as Chief Quality Officer

Sanofi and Teva announce exclusive collaboration to deliver inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Carol Stonham MBE, RN, MSc, Queen’s Nurse, and Policy Lead PCRS joins the Bedfont® Medical Advisory Board

Wood cookstove use linked to gastric cancer risk

Study highlights the patient heterogeneity in atopic dermatitis and demonstrates the promises of personalized treatment

Breakthrough technique could one day provide tailored repairs for people with brain injuries

Study demonstrates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health

Review of Oregon's assisted dying law finds significant data gaps

The cut-off for HbA1c-based diagnosis of diabetes may be too high in women

New study reveals inequalities in the provision of heart valve replacement surgery

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Membrane proteins in focus: Turning high-risk targets into routine workflows

How metabolic phenotyping can detect viral infections in minutes

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

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