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Bruker launches portable MOBILE-IR II spectrometer to bring laboratory-grade FT-IR analysis to the field

Bruker Optics announces the launch of the MOBILE-IR II – a portable, battery-powered Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer that delivers the high spectral performance of a laboratory benchtop system. This powerful mobile spectrometer will enable users worldwide to bring routine and advanced FT-IR applications to the field.

From Bruker Optics 12 Jul 2023

CBD exposure during pregnancy can potentially harm a developing fetus

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that cannabidiol (CBD), often used to treat anxiety and nausea, can potentially harm a developing fetus.

12 Jul 2023

Sickle cell disease: A global call to action

Reducing the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) requires substantial financial and political commitment to improving data-collection, diagnosis, treatment and training - doing so will positively impact the lives of millions of patients and families worldwide - says a new Commission published in The Lancet Haematology journal.

12 Jul 2023

High-intensity interval training before surgery can improve recovery

Policy-makers are being urged to take notice of a University of Otago study that confirms that undertaking a short program of high intensity interval training before surgery can substantially help with recovery.

12 Jul 2023

Researchers develop 3D bioprinting technology for eliminating cancer cells

A three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting technology capable of eliminating cancer cells using the function of immune cells has been developed for the first time in the world.

11 Jul 2023

Many patients with Lynch syndrome remain undiagnosed, study finds

New research from Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators could warrant reconsideration of current screening guidelines to include a poorly recognized cause of Lynch syndrome, the most common cause of hereditary colorectal and endometrial cancers.

11 Jul 2023

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 12, entitled, "Hepatic hydrogen sulfide levels are reduced in mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome."

11 Jul 2023

Adiponectin can be a potential therapeutic target for obesity and diabetes

Adiponectin, a hormone secreted by adipose tissue, plays a doubly important role in preserving pancreatic function: in lean people, it protects beta cells, which make insulin, and in obese people, it reverses damage to fatty tissue.

11 Jul 2023

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

To address an emerging issue in health care delivery, researchers from Emory University's School of Medicine and Georgia Institute of Technology are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can offer a way to increase efficiency of diagnoses and treatment.

11 Jul 2023

New research finds COPD diagnosis gap in African Americans

Recently published research suggests that despite showing clear symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), many African Americans are not officially diagnosed with the disease due to flaws in diagnosis methods.

11 Jul 2023

Chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria linked to unhealthy weight gain in breast cancer patients

Researchers have found a link between chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria and the unhealthy weight gain seen in breast cancer patients, pointing the way to potentially help survivors avoid obesity-related illness later in their lives.

11 Jul 2023

Rethinking how cancer immunotherapy drugs are delivered could save millions

A new analysis finds that up to millions of dollars could be saved annually on cancer immunotherapy treatments across the Veterans Health Administration by reconsidering how those drugs are delivered.

11 Jul 2023

USDA scientists create healthy menu with 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods

Scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center led a study that demonstrates it is possible to build a healthy diet with 91 percent of the calories coming from ultra-processed foods (as classified using the NOVA scale) while still following the recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA).

11 Jul 2023

Forensic nurse researcher develops new ways to detect bruises in patients with darker skin tones

A leading forensic nurse researcher has developed new approaches to detecting bruises in patients with darker skin tones – thus helping to overcome barriers to diagnosing injuries in patients of color, according to a special article on nurse innovators in the July issue of the American Journal of Nursing.

11 Jul 2023

Mount Sinai's new cardiac catheterization lab brings life-saving care to western Queens

Mount Sinai Queens today announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab that will provide rapid and comprehensive care to hundreds of heart patients every year for life-threatening emergencies and scheduled cardiac procedures.

11 Jul 2023

The truth about hypnosis: Debunking common myths

A strange mystic swings a pocket watch back and forth, repeating the phrase "You're getting sleepy, very sleepy," giving them absolute command over their subject.

11 Jul 2023

Study shows the long-term effects of redlining on veterans' cardiovascular health

U.S. military veterans who lived in what were once known as "redlined" areas had a higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues, according to a new study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

11 Jul 2023

UCSF's new pain clinic in Walnut Creek offers hope for children with chronic pain

Each year, too many kids in the East Bay suffer needlessly from pain related to long-term serious illness, including migraines, joint and abdominal pain, sickle cell anemia and more. A new UCSF Health pain clinic in Walnut Creek is opening to provide relief.

11 Jul 2023

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

The body's blood glucose level needs to be maintained in a relatively narrow range. It cannot be too high, as it can lead to diabetes, and it cannot be too low because it can cause fainting or even death.

11 Jul 2023

THC-O-acetate's psychedelic effects may be greatly exaggerated

The cannabis plant is complex, with about 100 cannabinoids, or compounds, many of which science still knows little or nothing about.

11 Jul 2023

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Bruker launches portable MOBILE-IR II spectrometer to bring laboratory-grade FT-IR analysis to the field

CBD exposure during pregnancy can potentially harm a developing fetus

Sickle cell disease: A global call to action

High-intensity interval training before surgery can improve recovery

Researchers develop 3D bioprinting technology for eliminating cancer cells

Many patients with Lynch syndrome remain undiagnosed, study finds

Mouse model of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome shows reduction in hepatic H2S levels

Adiponectin can be a potential therapeutic target for obesity and diabetes

Emory, Georgia Tech researchers explore how AI can increase access to COVID-19 treatment

New research finds COPD diagnosis gap in African Americans

Chemotherapy-induced changes to gut bacteria linked to unhealthy weight gain in breast cancer patients

Rethinking how cancer immunotherapy drugs are delivered could save millions

USDA scientists create healthy menu with 91% of calories coming from ultra-processed foods

Forensic nurse researcher develops new ways to detect bruises in patients with darker skin tones

Mount Sinai's new cardiac catheterization lab brings life-saving care to western Queens

The truth about hypnosis: Debunking common myths

Study shows the long-term effects of redlining on veterans' cardiovascular health

UCSF's new pain clinic in Walnut Creek offers hope for children with chronic pain

How the brain keeps blood sugar levels in check

THC-O-acetate's psychedelic effects may be greatly exaggerated

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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