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Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

The holograms designed by the team of researchers from UPV and CSIC allow the opening of the blood brain barrier selectively, efficiently and in a highly focused manner, facilitating the administration of therapeutic drugs to treat pathologies that affect the central nervous system.

17 May 2022

Using AI to predict heart attacks

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Damini Dey from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center about their latest research that involved using AI to predict heart attacks.

17 May 2022

Study finds delayed follow-up care for 47% of patients at high risk for lung cancer

The first study to look at follow-up for patients deemed at high risk for lung cancer after CT screening found that 47 percent delayed follow-up care, according to research published at the ATS 2022 international conference.

17 May 2022

Exploring mutational energetics and the role of arginine blockers in COVID-19 treatments

A new study aimed to describe the roles of certain specific mutations in SARS-CoV-2 strains, with respect to their ability to conformationally stabilize S-protein structure resulting in enhanced receptor-binding domain ACE2 binding.

17 May 2022

Many treatments for intracerebral hemorrhage are not as effective as previously thought, guideline suggests

Some treatments or preventive therapies used to manage intracerebral hemorrhages (ICH), or a bleeding stroke, are not as effective as previously believed, according to the new American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guideline for caring for people with spontaneous ICH, published today in the Association's Stroke journal.

17 May 2022

Ultra-high strength 7T MRI scanner offers hope for treating cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s patients

Ultra-powerful 7T MRI scanners could be used to help identify those patients with Parkinson's disease and similar conditions most likely to benefit from new treatments for previously-untreatable symptoms, say scientists.

17 May 2022

Researchers explore broad-based immunity against potentially pandemic-causing viruses

A new study focused on broad-spectrum immunity against viruses that harbor the potential for generating a pandemic involving humans, especially those with the potential for zoonotic spillover.

17 May 2022

Report: Africa could have half of the world’s childhood cancer cases by 2050

Half of the global cases of childhood cancers could occur in Africa by 2050, with 56.3 cases per million people currently having the disease in the region, says a new report.

17 May 2022

Breastfeeding during the rainy season protects infants against environmental enteric dysfunction

Breastfeeding infants continuously for six months during the rainy season, without including any other foods, may help prevent a disease linked to micronutrient deficiencies, a study suggests.

17 May 2022

Invasive breast cancer risk in men may be linked to self-reported infertility

The risk of invasive breast cancer in men may be associated with self-reported infertility in the male partner finds a study published in the open-access journal Breast Cancer Research.

17 May 2022

Researchers develop treatment that suppresses mutational escape of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from Xiamen University have created a new treatment that is less likely to be affected by mutations in the receptor-binding domain of SARS-CoV-2.

17 May 2022

Small cell lung cancer subtypes respond differently to chemotherapeutics and targeted drugs

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a malignant disease associated with a particularly high mortality rate. According to a new multicenter study led by MedUni Vienna and conducted in collaboration with researchers from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Sweden and the United States, SCLC can be divided into several subgroups in terms of clinical behavior.

17 May 2022

Hormone replacement therapy associated with reduction in mortality from COVID-19

A new paper in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that receiving hormone replacement therapy within six months of a recorded diagnosis of COVID-19 was associated with a reduction in mortality from the disease.

17 May 2022

Patients, doctors, insurers agree: Prior approvals for treatment should come faster

Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades ago, is accustomed to all the medical gear he needs to keep his blood sugar under control.

17 May 2022

As Red Cross moves to pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice

Americans generally don't spend much time thinking about the nation's blood supply.

17 May 2022

Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

A new study discusses the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccination and potential strategies to optimize protection in patients with impaired immunity.

17 May 2022

PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing

PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, today announced the availability of ultrarapid whole genome sequencing (urWGS) through PerkinElmer Genomics.

From Revvity 17 May 2022

Inflammation plays a key role in resolving pain

In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers explored the mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic low back pain (LBP) by transcriptome-wide analysis of peripheral immune cells from acute LBP patients.

17 May 2022

Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 by plant-made neutralizing monoclonal antibodies

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccines, researchers developed plant-based monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2).

17 May 2022

A study of SARS-CoV-2-mRNA booster vaccinations in immunocompromised patients

In a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, researchers assessed the immune responses induced by vaccination with the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-1273 vaccine or the BNT162b2 vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among immunocompromised individuals.

17 May 2022

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Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

Using AI to predict heart attacks

Study finds delayed follow-up care for 47% of patients at high risk for lung cancer

Exploring mutational energetics and the role of arginine blockers in COVID-19 treatments

Many treatments for intracerebral hemorrhage are not as effective as previously thought, guideline suggests

Ultra-high strength 7T MRI scanner offers hope for treating cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s patients

Researchers explore broad-based immunity against potentially pandemic-causing viruses

Report: Africa could have half of the world’s childhood cancer cases by 2050

Breastfeeding during the rainy season protects infants against environmental enteric dysfunction

Invasive breast cancer risk in men may be linked to self-reported infertility

Researchers develop treatment that suppresses mutational escape of SARS-CoV-2

Small cell lung cancer subtypes respond differently to chemotherapeutics and targeted drugs

Hormone replacement therapy associated with reduction in mortality from COVID-19

Patients, doctors, insurers agree: Prior approvals for treatment should come faster

As Red Cross moves to pricey blood treatment method, hospitals call for more choice

Researchers explore COVID-19 vaccination in immunocompromised individuals

PerkinElmer expands genomic testing services with ultrarapid whole genome sequencing

Inflammation plays a key role in resolving pain

Neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 by plant-made neutralizing monoclonal antibodies

A study of SARS-CoV-2-mRNA booster vaccinations in immunocompromised patients

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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