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Dartmouth scientist awarded grant to build new AI technologies for lung cancer management

Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and leading cause of cancer death in men and women, with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounting for up to 90% of cases. Somatic mutations heavily impact the sensitivity of NSCLC patients to various drug treatments, and are critical for choosing the most effective targeted therapies for this cancer.

23 Oct 2019

Mung bean protein supplement can improve physical strength without exercise, study shows

People have a number of reasons for adopting plant-based diets, from improving their health to concerns about animal treatment to a desire to minimize their carbon footprint. But there is one good reason to be mindful of how they do so: the possibility of becoming nutrient deficient.

23 Oct 2019

E. coli superbug spreading by poor toilet hygiene, not through food

A new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases on October 22, 2019, says that one common superbug that causes more than 5,000 cases of food poisoning in England every year is spread not through contaminated food but through contaminated toilet surfaces.

23 Oct 2019

Findings point to potential interventions to improve preemie growth during high risk pregnancy

A study in humans and mice demonstrated that a fetus has its own microbiome, or communities of bacteria living in the gut, which are known to play important roles in the immune system and metabolism.

23 Oct 2019

New collaboration aims to develop gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV

The National Institutes of Health plans to invest at least $100 million over the next four years toward an audacious goal: develop affordable, gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV.

23 Oct 2019

D-HH and West Health partner to create innovative 'Geriatric Emergency Department'

As the U.S. population ages, older adults are turning to emergency departments for their health care needs.

23 Oct 2019

Pacifier-based biosensor could help diagnose, treat diabetes in infants

Wearable biosensors that non-invasively monitor health and fitness are growing in popularity among adults. But adapting this technology for use with babies is difficult because the devices are often bulky or have rigid surfaces that could harm infants' delicate skin.

23 Oct 2019

National Academy of Medicine calls to improve professional well-being of clinicians

In a consensus report released Wednesday, Oct. 23, the National Academy of Medicine makes recommendations for system-level change needed to improve the professional well-being of clinicians, students and trainees across health care.

23 Oct 2019

Healthy behavior must be established earlier in life to improve health in old age

Reduced food intake helps both animals and humans to improve health in old age and can prolong life.

23 Oct 2019

New study on zebrafish may have possible relevance for heart regeneration in humans

In mammals, including humans, the heart muscle has a very limited capacity to recover after injury. After an acute myocardial infarction, millions of cardiac muscle cells, named cardiomyocytes, die, and are replaced by a scar.

23 Oct 2019

Study paves the way to successful pregnancies in fertility clinics

Struggling with infertility? You are not alone. Infertility affects one out of every six Canadian couples. Some resort to in vitro fertilization, with mixed results.

23 Oct 2019

Hong Kong Baptist University receives FDA orphan drug designation for novel aptamer

A research team from the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University has successfully developed a novel aptamer, i.e. a single-stranded piece of DNA, for the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) with the aid of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

23 Oct 2019

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Dartmouth scientist awarded grant to build new AI technologies for lung cancer management

Mung bean protein supplement can improve physical strength without exercise, study shows

E. coli superbug spreading by poor toilet hygiene, not through food

Findings point to potential interventions to improve preemie growth during high risk pregnancy

New collaboration aims to develop gene-based cures for sickle cell disease and HIV

D-HH and West Health partner to create innovative 'Geriatric Emergency Department'

Pacifier-based biosensor could help diagnose, treat diabetes in infants

National Academy of Medicine calls to improve professional well-being of clinicians

Healthy behavior must be established earlier in life to improve health in old age

New study on zebrafish may have possible relevance for heart regeneration in humans

Study paves the way to successful pregnancies in fertility clinics

Hong Kong Baptist University receives FDA orphan drug designation for novel aptamer

Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle strength in older adults

Researchers discover new chemical weapon to fight against cancer

New $30M contract signed to accelerate TB vaccine development across the country

Therapy for common vision disorder fails to improve children's reading test scores

Researchers map global use of illicit drugs via wastewater samples

Study finds little evidence on effectiveness of common antidepressant in autism spectrum disorders

Greater electronic device use linked to more consumption of added sugar, caffeine in teens

Novel noninvasive imaging technique can provide information about thyroid disorders

Directed enzyme evolution and the Nobel Prize: Making enzymes evolve in the lab

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

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