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Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

Higher neighborhood density of unhealthy retail food establishments was associated with a higher risk of delivering a baby that was large-for-gestational age, according to a new study at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health, while neighborhoods with a high density of healthy food retail establishments was linked with a lower risk of giving birth to a baby that was small-for-gestational age.

12 Jun 2023

New data challenge seeks to unravel how lipoprotein(a) levels impact risk of cardiovascular disease

The American Heart Association, the world's leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, invites scientific researchers across the globe to compete in a new data challenge to better inform the scientific understanding of how lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels impact the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

12 Jun 2023

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

New research published in JMIR Cardio reveals the remarkable potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in analyzing coronary angiography, a common diagnostic procedure for coronary artery disease.

12 Jun 2023

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Many studies have linked obesity to an increased risk of cancer, but most have not differentiated the risks between men and women.

12 Jun 2023

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Scientists from the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité (BIH), along with colleagues from the United Kingdom, have found clues as to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after we have eaten.

12 Jun 2023

Study raises new hopes for blood cancer patients with an incomplete response to CAR T cell therapy

The aim of immunotherapy strategies is to use cells in the patient's own immune system to destroy tumor cells. CAR T cell therapy is an immunotherapy that is effective in treating blood cancer.

12 Jun 2023

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Researchers at Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and colleagues who have been exploring the complexities of biochemical pathways involved in cancer development have found that a form of glucose, a type of sugar, is intricately linked to a pathway used to build DNA molecules.

12 Jun 2023

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center highlights novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma from precursor disease, which may help better identify patients likely to progress and develop new interventions.

12 Jun 2023

Oliver Dowden: New Biothreats Radar will be key to the UK’s fight against future biological threats

A new Biothreats Radar capable of scanning biological risks that pose a threat to the public will be key to the UK's fight and preparation for future pandemics, the Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden has announced today (Monday 12 June).

12 Jun 2023

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients experienced a loss of taste and smell during and after being infected with SARS-CoV-2.

12 Jun 2023

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Eating fatty fish decreased the lipophilic index in people with impaired glucose metabolism or coronary heart disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

12 Jun 2023

Interventions based on Choosing Wisely guidelines can reduce antibiotic overuse at safety-net hospitals

A statewide pay-for-performance intervention based on a set of guidelines called Choosing Wisely reduced rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions to treat acute respiratory tract infections by an average of 18 percentage points, from 43% to 25%, across two large Los Angeles safety net hospitals.

12 Jun 2023

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

An overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases, according to a new study from the Allen Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

12 Jun 2023

Employees frequently working with AI systems more likely to experience loneliness, insomnia

Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence systems are more likely to experience loneliness that can lead to insomnia and increased after-work drinking, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

12 Jun 2023

Florida Atlantic University $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion

Florida Atlantic University's College of Education has received a three-year $1.5 million grant through the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion.

12 Jun 2023

Women's use of contraceptive pills linked to greater risk of depression

Women who used combined contraceptive pills were at greater risk of developing depression than women who did not, according to a new study from Uppsala University. Contraceptive pills increased women's risk by 73 per cent during the first two years of use.

12 Jun 2023

Study evaluates which women should receive more than mammograms for breast cancer screening

Study's findings point to the importance of considering other risk factors beyond breast density. Dense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult to identify cancer on a mammogram.

12 Jun 2023

Chronic lifeguard shortage serves as springboard to address racial inequities

Two summers ago, a teenager who had jumped off the diving board started struggling in the deep end, her arms flailing. It took only a few seconds for lifeguard Makenna John to notice the girl's distress. She grabbed her rescue tube, jumped in, and helped the girl to safety.

12 Jun 2023

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

For more than 20 years, the National Eating Disorders Association has operated a phone line and online platform for people seeking help for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders. Last year, nearly 70,000 individuals used the help line.

12 Jun 2023

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Steve Jenkinson as VP, Drug Discovery and Safety Assessment to strengthen US operations

Metrion Biosciences Ltd (“Metrion”), the specialist ion channel contract research and drug discovery company, today announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Jenkinson as Vice President, Drug Discovery and Safety Assessment. The US-based appointment represents an important step in the expansion of Metrion’s business, driven by its ion channel discovery capabilities.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 12 Jun 2023

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Study shows how neighborhood characteristics may affect birthweight outcomes

New data challenge seeks to unravel how lipoprotein(a) levels impact risk of cardiovascular disease

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Scientists find clues to how we maintain constant blood sugar levels after meals

Study raises new hopes for blood cancer patients with an incomplete response to CAR T cell therapy

Researchers discover how a sugar molecule can affect cancer cell response to chemoradiotherapy

Study offers novel insights into the evolution of multiple myeloma

Oliver Dowden: New Biothreats Radar will be key to the UK’s fight against future biological threats

Many adults infected with COVID-19 report only partial or no recovery of taste or smell

Fatty fish intake decreases lipophilic index, increases cell membrane fluidity

Interventions based on Choosing Wisely guidelines can reduce antibiotic overuse at safety-net hospitals

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

Employees frequently working with AI systems more likely to experience loneliness, insomnia

Florida Atlantic University $1.5 million grant for the FAU Academy for Community Inclusion

Women's use of contraceptive pills linked to greater risk of depression

Study evaluates which women should receive more than mammograms for breast cancer screening

Chronic lifeguard shortage serves as springboard to address racial inequities

What does a chatbot know about eating disorders? Users of a help line are about to find out

Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Steve Jenkinson as VP, Drug Discovery and Safety Assessment to strengthen US operations

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