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Inequities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage for older adults highlighted in global study

Researchers provide a global overview of COVID-19 vaccination programs among the elderly.

13 Nov 2024

Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds

Research shows frailty levels rise significantly before dementia, suggesting it could be a key marker for early identification and prevention of dementia risk.

13 Nov 2024

Comparing camel, cow, and goat milk: Which is best for diabetes and heart health?

Camel milk's nutritional profile supports diabetes and heart health, offering superior metabolic benefits over cow and goat milk for chronic disease management.

13 Nov 2024

Asthma associated with memory issues in children

Findings indicate asthma in children correlates with memory issues, suggesting early onset may hinder cognitive growth and executive function development.

13 Nov 2024

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Learn about the usage of process raman spectroscopy in the optimization of bioreactor monitoring and then improvement of cultivated meat production.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Portable and Handheld Process Raman Spectroscopy 13 Nov 2024

Stem-cell implants restore vision in patients with corneal stem cell deficiency

Researchers successfully tested the safety and preliminary efficacy of stem-cell-derived corneal implants, showing promise for restoring vision in patients with severe corneal damage.

12 Nov 2024

Scientists uncover cerebrospinal fluid markers for Alzheimer's detection and treatment

Researchers map the unique genetic regulation of proteins in human cerebrospinal fluid, identifying potential targets for Alzheimer’s treatments.

12 Nov 2024

MassiveFold advances protein structure prediction with efficient parallel processing

Researchers developed MassiveFold, an enhanced AlphaFold version optimized for parallel processing, which accelerates protein structure predictions from months to hours while increasing structural diversity.

12 Nov 2024

Electronic frailty index validated for predicting health complications in seniors

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), on October 24, 2024, Volume 16, Issue 20, titled, "Development and validation of an electronic frailty index in a national health maintenance organization."

12 Nov 2024

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Researchers at City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, ranked among the nation's top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report and a national leader in providing cancer patients with best-in-class, integrated supportive care programs, now understand why taking an investigational white button mushroom supplement shows promise in slowing and even preventing prostate cancer from spreading among men who joined a phase 2 clinical trial studying "food as medicine."

12 Nov 2024

Study provides new insights into the central role of goblet cells

In a recent study, researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have provided new insights into the central role of goblet cells - specialized cells that line the gut - in maintaining a healthy and balanced immune environment within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

12 Nov 2024

Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis

Continuous enrollment in Medicaid was associated with a lower rate of a late-stage lymphoma diagnosis in children and adolescents/young adults (AYAs).

12 Nov 2024

Practical tool helps predict epilepsy risk in venous stroke patients

A practical calculator that predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke is presented in a study from the University of Gothenburg and others.

12 Nov 2024

Community-led intervention curbs childhood obesity and boosts quality of life

The RESPOND trial adapted to COVID-19 disruptions by shifting to a cluster-parallel randomized design, enabling analysis despite the pandemic's impact on school and community participation rates.

12 Nov 2024

Early radiosurgery for small cranial nerve tumors can prevent future complications

Patients with a small cranial nerve tumor that can cause hearing loss, vertigo, imbalance and ringing in the ears have typically been watched rather than proactively treated, as the risks of early intervention were thought to outweigh the benefits.

12 Nov 2024

New biomarker could help predict Parkinson’s disease progression

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona and the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) has identified a potential biomarker of Parkinson's disease progression.

12 Nov 2024

Finnish epilepsy care pathway sets benchmark for healthcare systems

The Finnish epilepsy care pathway has been published in Epilepsia Open. This Finnish model for epilepsy care provides a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and combines modern digital tools, data sharing and peer support.

12 Nov 2024

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Inequities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage for older adults highlighted in global study

Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds

Comparing camel, cow, and goat milk: Which is best for diabetes and heart health?

Asthma associated with memory issues in children

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Stem-cell implants restore vision in patients with corneal stem cell deficiency

Scientists uncover cerebrospinal fluid markers for Alzheimer's detection and treatment

MassiveFold advances protein structure prediction with efficient parallel processing

Electronic frailty index validated for predicting health complications in seniors

Study uncovers why white button mushrooms may help prevent prostate cancer progression

Study provides new insights into the central role of goblet cells

Continuous Medicaid enrollment linked to lower risk of late-stage lymphoma diagnosis

Practical tool helps predict epilepsy risk in venous stroke patients

Community-led intervention curbs childhood obesity and boosts quality of life

Early radiosurgery for small cranial nerve tumors can prevent future complications

New biomarker could help predict Parkinson’s disease progression

Finnish epilepsy care pathway sets benchmark for healthcare systems

UBC researchers develop coating to make medical devices safer for patients

Vitamin D receptor activation slows cell overgrowth in pulmonary hypertension

Exercise promotes nerve growth at the cellular level

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Scaling 3D biology: Automation, imaging, and the future of high-throughput research

How does norepinephrine influence anxiety-related behaviours?

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