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First known epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in farmed mink

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) is a strain of the avian influenza virus that primarily affects birds, particularly poultry. HPAI A(H5N1) is a highly contagious and deadly virus that can cause severe illness and death in birds, including chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys.

22 Jan 2023

Intimate partner violence has far-reaching impacts in humanitarian settings

Intimate partner violence is pervasive in humanitarian settings and its impacts are far-reaching, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

20 Jan 2023

Orienteering could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline

The sport of orienteering, which draws on athleticism, navigational skills and memory, could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline related to dementia, according to new research from McMaster University.

20 Jan 2023

Boosting nutritional knowledge with the help of a dietitian specializing in cancer

In a brightly lit kitchen one recent afternoon, cancer survivors Patricia Rhodes and Evette Knight were part of a group gathered around a convection burner and a sauté pan filled with mushrooms.

20 Jan 2023

New resource of digital microbes created with focus on drug metabolism

Researchers at University of Galway associated with APC Microbiome Ireland, a world-leading SFI Research Centre, have created a resource of over 7,000 digital microbes – enabling computer simulations of how drug treatments work and how patients may respond.

20 Jan 2023

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, new study published in JAMA Network Open finds.

20 Jan 2023

Powerful microscopy tool sheds light on the origins of arterial biomass in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare and incurable disease of the lung arteries that causes early death.

20 Jan 2023

Four-drug chemotherapy regimen provides longer overall survival for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

A four-drug chemotherapy regimen provided longer overall survival than a two-drug combination in a Phase 3 clinical trial for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

20 Jan 2023

Loneliness among college students related to altered diet quality and physical inactivity

Transitioning to a new environment, as many college freshman do, can increase feelings of loneliness, and feelings of loneliness in college students have dramatically increased in the last decade, according to the National College Health Assessment.

20 Jan 2023

Addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine/cisplatin does not improve overall survival of patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

Adding nab-paclitaxel to a standard treatment of gemcitabine plus cisplatin does not significantly extend median overall survival (OS) time for patients with advanced biliary tract cancers, although it may provide a benefit for subsets of patients with locally advanced disease or gallbladder adenocarcinoma.

20 Jan 2023

Therapeutic small molecule can restore visual functions after optic nerve injury

Traumatic injury to the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve in the central nervous system (CNS) are the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide.

20 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

Researchers at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with researchers at New York University, have published a study in Cell Host and Microbe that sheds light on the mechanisms behind the severity, or virulence, of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections.

20 Jan 2023

Research shows how Huntington’s disease affects two distinct cell populations in the striatum

In patients with Huntington's disease, neurons in a part of the brain called the striatum are among the hardest-hit.

20 Jan 2023

Gene editing could offer a promising solution for treating patients after a heart attack

Editing a gene that prompts a cascade of damage after a heart attack appeared to reverse this inevitable course in mice, leaving their hearts remarkably unharmed, a new study by UT Southwestern scientists showed.

20 Jan 2023

UK set to boost genomics expertise through a landmark partnership with Thailand

UK patients will benefit from a new partnership with Thailand to share expertise of genome sequencing, collaborate in research, education and training opportunities, knowledge exchange and genomics data handling.

20 Jan 2023

RUSH aims to deliver top-quality care with plans for new cancer treatment center in Lisle

RUSH is advancing its mission of delivering seamless, top-quality care with plans for a new cancer treatment center in Lisle, Illinois, that will strengthen the health of the community by increasing access to care where and when patients need it most.

20 Jan 2023

Research reveals the cellular origin of cancer-associated fibroblasts

A type of cell that plays a key role in pancreatic cancer can trace its origin back to a structure that forms during embryonic development, new research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center shows.

20 Jan 2023

Study identifies women with twofold increased risk of developing contralateral breast cancer

Women with cancer in one breast may be at higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast if they are carriers of specific genetic changes that predispose them to develop breast cancer, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center.

20 Jan 2023

People with hybrid immunity are the most protected against severe COVID-19 and reinfection

A University of Calgary research group - which includes several Bachelor of Health Sciences alumni joined forces with members of the World Health Organization to tackle a global health question.

20 Jan 2023

Brazilian study uncovers reorganization of anatomical structures in the brains of congenitally blind people

Recently published in the scientific journal Human Brain Mapping, a Brazilian study has identified for the first time the reorganization of anatomical structures in the brain of people with congenital blindness.

20 Jan 2023

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First known epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in farmed mink

Intimate partner violence has far-reaching impacts in humanitarian settings

Orienteering could be useful as an intervention or preventive measure to fight cognitive decline

Boosting nutritional knowledge with the help of a dietitian specializing in cancer

New resource of digital microbes created with focus on drug metabolism

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Powerful microscopy tool sheds light on the origins of arterial biomass in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Four-drug chemotherapy regimen provides longer overall survival for metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Loneliness among college students related to altered diet quality and physical inactivity

Addition of nab-paclitaxel to gemcitabine/cisplatin does not improve overall survival of patients with advanced biliary tract cancers

Therapeutic small molecule can restore visual functions after optic nerve injury

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

Research shows how Huntington’s disease affects two distinct cell populations in the striatum

Gene editing could offer a promising solution for treating patients after a heart attack

UK set to boost genomics expertise through a landmark partnership with Thailand

RUSH aims to deliver top-quality care with plans for new cancer treatment center in Lisle

Research reveals the cellular origin of cancer-associated fibroblasts

Study identifies women with twofold increased risk of developing contralateral breast cancer

People with hybrid immunity are the most protected against severe COVID-19 and reinfection

Brazilian study uncovers reorganization of anatomical structures in the brains of congenitally blind people

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