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New trend can widen racial disparities in patient enrollment in cancer clinical trials

For the drug approval process in the United States, investigators have been expanding clinical trials to sites outside the country.

8 Mar 2021

New method provides more control over gene drive releases

Powerful new genetic engineering methods have given scientists the potential to revolutionize several sectors of global urgency.

8 Mar 2021

Report: Most hospitalizations related to venomous bites, stings are caused by bees

Over 3,500 Australians were hospitalised due to contact with a venomous animal or plant in 2017–18, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

8 Mar 2021

Antidepressants provide no important benefits for managing low back pain

A new systematic review led by UNSW Sydney has found that treating low back pain with antidepressant medicines provides no important benefits and has the potential to cause harm.

8 Mar 2021

New mobile app can help people diagnosed with glaucoma

Researchers from City, University London, supported by Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Glaucoma UK, have today released the latest edition of an app to help people newly diagnosed with glaucoma.

8 Mar 2021

Rare Disease Day: Illumina shines a spotlight on people living with rare diseases

With a mission of empowering the rare disease community, Illumina has today partnered with medical researchers and families to highlight the importance of genomic sequencing and to shine the spotlight on the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease.

8 Mar 2021

Ultrasound elastography do not show the actual status of postoperative liver fibrosis

It is well-known that patients who undergo Fontan surgery slowly develop liver fibrosis for years post-operatively. In the past decade, these incidences have been steadily increasing and this is due partly to the need for an accurate diagnostic method.

8 Mar 2021

Study shows why three-layered masks are safer than single or double-layered alternatives

If you are going to buy a face mask to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, make sure it's a three-layered mask. You might have already heard this recommendation, but researchers have now found an additional reason why three-layered masks are safer than single or double-layered alternatives.

8 Mar 2021

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, in collaboration the Duke University, have confirmed that monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria.

8 Mar 2021

Masks could be worn safely during intense exercise, shows study

Wearing a protective face mask has only a modest effect on the ability of healthy people to do vigorous exercise, according to a study published today (Monday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

8 Mar 2021

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

The Lancet today published the latest Series on Maternal and Child Undernutrition Progress, including three new papers that build upon findings from the previous 2008 and 2013 Series, which established an evidence-based global agenda for tackling undernutrition over the past decade.

8 Mar 2021

New technology may lead to 3D-printed tissues and organs

It looks like science fiction: A machine dips into a shallow vat of translucent yellow goo and pulls out what becomes a life-sized hand.

8 Mar 2021

Researchers reprogram glial cells into new neurons to heal spinal cord injury

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery after spinal cord injury--revealing an untapped potential to leverage the cell for regenerative medicine.

8 Mar 2021

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New trend can widen racial disparities in patient enrollment in cancer clinical trials

New method provides more control over gene drive releases

Report: Most hospitalizations related to venomous bites, stings are caused by bees

Antidepressants provide no important benefits for managing low back pain

New mobile app can help people diagnosed with glaucoma

Rare Disease Day: Illumina shines a spotlight on people living with rare diseases

Ultrasound elastography do not show the actual status of postoperative liver fibrosis

Study shows why three-layered masks are safer than single or double-layered alternatives

Monoclonal antibodies can be an effective tool in the global fight against malaria

Masks could be worn safely during intense exercise, shows study

Despite modest progress, maternal and child undernutrition remains a key health concern

New technology may lead to 3D-printed tissues and organs

Researchers reprogram glial cells into new neurons to heal spinal cord injury

Researchers find new way to prevent attention deficits associated with Fragile X syndrome

Scientists receive the Brain Prize for groundbreaking contributions to novel migraine therapies

Study shows macrophages cause excess scarring after surgery

Mice study shows gut mycobiome influences the metabolism of processed diet

Researchers create new nerve cells, spur recovery after spinal cord injury

New book focuses on relationship skills for people in addiction recovery

Study shows how mutant huntingtin protein triggers brain cell death

Voltammetry and machine learning for real-time neurotransmitter detection

How real-time off-gas analysis improves fermentation process control

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

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