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Machine learning models predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Machine learning models can reliably inform clinicians about the disability progression of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Edward De Brouwer of KU Leuven, Belgium, and colleagues.

25 Jul 2024

Therapeutic properties and and phytochemical profile of greater galangal

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Various secondary metabolite compounds from plants have been found in recent decades, one of which is Alpinia galanga L. (greater galangal).

25 Jul 2024

Rice360 celebrates expansion of newborn health program in Tanzania

Rice University President Reginald DesRoches joined Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies Co-Director Maria Oden and Rice360 supporters on a trip to Africa this summer marking significant milestones on the road to ending preventable newborn deaths in the sub-Saharan region.

25 Jul 2024

Cordyceps sinensis shown to alleviate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in mice

A recent study from China has reported that Cordyceps sinensis (CS), a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, can ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice by inhibiting mitochondrion-mediated oxidative stress.

25 Jul 2024

Study reveals role of zona incerta neurons in early social bonding and stress reduction

Specific neurons in the brain's zona incerta (ZI) play a crucial role in the early social interactions of an infant and its mother, building their bond and reducing stress, according to a new study in mice.

25 Jul 2024

Medicaid policies boost oncology clinical trial enrollment for Black and Hispanic patients

Two Medicaid policies can interact to increase oncology clinical trial enrollment among Black and Hispanic patients, according to a new study by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, and Medidata AI.

25 Jul 2024

Distinct patient preference profiles identified in prostate cancer care

A team of investigators from UCLA has identified distinct patient preference-based profiles among men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer regarding their treatment options that could help enhance shared decision-making and patient satisfaction in prostate cancer care.

25 Jul 2024

Experimental cancer drug may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain

An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new Tulane University study.

25 Jul 2024

Study links unplanned pregnancies among service women to reduced military readiness

Unplanned pregnancies among active service women may be curbing overall US military readiness for action and compromising its Women Peace and Security objectives, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Military Health.

25 Jul 2024

Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for advanced multiple sclerosis

Researchers from Kyushu University have identified a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of advanced multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling condition associated with the central nervous system.

25 Jul 2024

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

A new paper surveying advances in diabetes pathogenesis and treatment explores the complex factors contributing to the onset and progression of the disease, suggesting that an understanding of these dynamics is key to developing targeted interventions to reduce the risk of developing diabetes and managing its complications.

25 Jul 2024

New brain atlas reveals hidden cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's

Researchers created a detailed transcriptomic atlas of six brain regions, revealing cell-type-specific and region-specific vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's disease and highlighting astrocyte genes linked to cognitive resilience.

25 Jul 2024

UQ opens new facility for personalized mRNA cancer vaccine development

A new facility at The University of Queensland is set to provide Australian researchers with cancer vaccines tailored to individual patients.

25 Jul 2024

Insilico Medicine's PandaOmics Box enhances drug discovery with advanced AI capabilities

The development of innovative medicines is an expensive, time-consuming and risky business. On average, it usually takes at least a decade and billions of dollars to bring a new drug from project initiation to approval.

25 Jul 2024

Understanding the epigenetic regulation of hepatic stellate cells in NAFLD

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting approximately 38% of the global population from 2016 to 2019.

25 Jul 2024

UK initiative aims to transform MND research through health data collaboration

MND is a devastating disease affecting the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness and paralysis.

25 Jul 2024

Study finds flurbiprofen ester effective for pain relief during transvaginal 4D hysterosalpingography

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The purpose of this study was to determine the analgesic effect of a flurbiprofen ester injection via continuous intravenous drip during transvaginal 4-dimensional hysterosalpingography (TVS 4D-HyCoSy).

25 Jul 2024

Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?

Two levels of extra virgin olive oil intake in a plant-based diet both reduce LDL cholesterol, with lower intake showing a more significant effect.

25 Jul 2024

Research reveals Medicare's inadequate payments for lifesaving stroke procedures

Despite thrombectomy's high success rate in saving the lives of stroke patients, Medicare is paying lower rates over time for the procedure, according to research presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 21st Annual Meeting.

25 Jul 2024

Posterior foraminotomy shows comparable results to anterior discectomy for cervical radiculopathy

For patients with cervical radiculopathy, posterior foraminotomy provides outcomes comparable to those of the more commonly performed anterior cervical discectomy, reports a randomized clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

25 Jul 2024

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Machine learning models predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis

Therapeutic properties and and phytochemical profile of greater galangal

Rice360 celebrates expansion of newborn health program in Tanzania

Cordyceps sinensis shown to alleviate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in mice

Study reveals role of zona incerta neurons in early social bonding and stress reduction

Medicaid policies boost oncology clinical trial enrollment for Black and Hispanic patients

Distinct patient preference profiles identified in prostate cancer care

Experimental cancer drug may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain

Study links unplanned pregnancies among service women to reduced military readiness

Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for advanced multiple sclerosis

New review highlights advances in diabetes research and treatment

New brain atlas reveals hidden cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer's

UQ opens new facility for personalized mRNA cancer vaccine development

Insilico Medicine's PandaOmics Box enhances drug discovery with advanced AI capabilities

Understanding the epigenetic regulation of hepatic stellate cells in NAFLD

UK initiative aims to transform MND research through health data collaboration

Study finds flurbiprofen ester effective for pain relief during transvaginal 4D hysterosalpingography

Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?

Research reveals Medicare's inadequate payments for lifesaving stroke procedures

Posterior foraminotomy shows comparable results to anterior discectomy for cervical radiculopathy

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