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Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.

11 Apr 2023

Study examines the gendered risk factors of incarcerated youth charged with prostitution

In the United States, federal laws were created to effectively decriminalize prostitution in minors under the age of 18.

11 Apr 2023

Financial impact of a loved one's cancer diagnosis impacts partner's quality of life

A cancer diagnosis can cause financial strain on patients as they cope with the cost of treatment and lost work. But what about their partners?

11 Apr 2023

Using tiny bubbles to improve gene therapy

Beyond vaccines, mRNA offers immense potential to fight disease, but targeting the genetic material to specific diseased cells is challenging - requiring a new method.

11 Apr 2023

Digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer screening performance in community practice

Researchers have found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has improved breast cancer screening performance in community practice and identifies more invasive cancers, compared to digital mammography.

11 Apr 2023

Researchers detect cancer-causing chemicals in toys and headphones

Cancer-causing chlorinated paraffins are still used in a wide range of everyday products sold in North America despite their known health harm and being banned in Canada for a decade, according to a new peer-reviewed study in Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts.

11 Apr 2023

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

News Medical spoke to Michele Hu, Consultant Neurologist at Oxford University Hospitals and Professor of Clinical Neuroscience at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, about prodromal Parkinson's and what the future looks like for this neurological disease.

11 Apr 2023

Insulin most likely has a longer shelf life at room temperature, study shows

An international study shows that it is likely that insulin can be stored at room temperature, and for considerably longer than drug companies have counted on to date.

11 Apr 2023

Discovery could pave the way for new approaches to treating chronic respiratory diseases

An international research team has discovered a new cell state in embryonic airway development that has been overlooked until now.

11 Apr 2023

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

A pilot study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland found metabolites related to oxidative stress and the transsulfuration pathway of one-carbon metabolism to be associated with a history of sexual or physical abuse in depressed adolescent outpatients.

11 Apr 2023

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

A modified form of Botox could give long-term pain relief to patients with chronic nerve injury pain, according to a new study.

11 Apr 2023

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

Wireless or leadless pacemakers, commonly implanted in adults, may be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, according to new research published today in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Apr 2023

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Mint flavor in vaping liquids associated with worse lung function in e-cigarette users

Study examines the gendered risk factors of incarcerated youth charged with prostitution

Financial impact of a loved one's cancer diagnosis impacts partner's quality of life

Using tiny bubbles to improve gene therapy

Digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer screening performance in community practice

Researchers detect cancer-causing chemicals in toys and headphones

The Parkinson's Pandemic: from the importance of early diagnosis to digital solutions

Insulin most likely has a longer shelf life at room temperature, study shows

Discovery could pave the way for new approaches to treating chronic respiratory diseases

Metabolic alterations found in depressed patients with a history of sexual or physical abuse

Modified Botox can alleviate chronic pain without risk of paralysis or addiction

Leadless pacemakers may be a safe, effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats

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Bedfont® Scientific Ltd. achieves Platinum Business Award presented by Kent County Council (KCC)

Scientists isolate two antibodies that neutralize all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

Vulvovaginitis and the microbiome: a review of the diagnosis and treatment of acute and recurrent infection

Prenatal and early childhood nutritional exposures: a review of the developmental contributions to obesity

How does e-cigarette vapor alter the gut microbiome, body weight, and systemic inflammation levels?

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

How do dietary patterns, food and nutritional supplements affect outcomes in mild cognitive impairment?

Advancing Drug Safety Assessment With AI, Predictive Modeling, and Human-Relevant Data

AI-powered analytics and experimental validation

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

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