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Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Two new studies to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting show that narcolepsy is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events.

4 Jun 2024

Researchers discover age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) have discovered numerous age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice, across both organs and sexes.

4 Jun 2024

STew: A new method for unveiling the spatial fingerprint of diseases

In disease research, it's important to know gene expression and where in a tissue the expression is happening, but marrying the two sets of information can be challenging.

4 Jun 2024

Alcohol plus cabin pressure at higher altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health

The combination of alcohol plus cabin pressure at cruising altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health, particularly on long haul flights, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.

4 Jun 2024

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

In the ongoing battle against antibiotic resistance, a new study published in Engineering by Zhuoren Ling's research team unveils a promising triple combination of antibiotics that significantly expands our arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria.

4 Jun 2024

Older individuals with multimorbidity at increased risk of hospitalization during hot weather

Australians are no strangers to long, hot summers, but new Griffith University research has looked at the impact of hot weather on patients with pre-existing chronic diseases and how it increases their risk of being hospitalized.

4 Jun 2024

BIOHIT HealthCare to host symposium on gastric cancer at BSG LIVE'24

BIOHIT HealthCare is attending BSG LIVE'24 at ICC Birmingham from the 17th to the 20th of June, where it will be showcasing its broad range of gastrointestinal diagnostic solutions.

From BIOHIT HealthCare Ltd 4 Jun 2024

Machine learning could personalize oxygen levels for patients on ventilators

Supplemental oxygen is among the most widely prescribed therapies in the world, with an estimated 13 to 20 million patients worldwide requiring oxygen delivery by mechanical ventilation each year.

4 Jun 2024

Facial thermal imaging and AI combo shows promise for heart disease detection

A combination of facial thermal imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately predict the presence of coronary artery disease, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Health & Care Informatics.

4 Jun 2024

SU2C-SARC032 trial: Immunotherapy reduces relapse risk in soft tissue sarcoma by 43%

For the last three decades, breakthroughs have been sparse for soft tissue sarcomas, which are rare cancers that affect muscles, fat and other connective tissues.

4 Jun 2024

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 10, entitled, "Integrated liver and serum proteomics uncover sexual dimorphism and alteration of several immune response proteins in an aging Werner syndrome mouse model."

4 Jun 2024

New computational method developed for linking DNA marks to gene activity

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for linking molecular marks on our DNA to gene activity.

4 Jun 2024

Go green in Ghana ‘forestmaker’ Tonyrinaudo with world vision on site at Knauer

Berlin-based manufacturer of high-tech laboratory measuring devices KNAUER hosted a sustainability event with 120 guests at its premises on May 29, 2024.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 4 Jun 2024

PhoreMost reaches milestone in a target discovery alliance with Boehringer Ingelheim

PhoreMost Ltd., has triggered a milestone payment in its multi-project target discovery collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim. This was achieved by identifying and validating novel targets supporting Boehringer Ingelheim’s ambition to develop first-in-class therapies, to transform patients’ lives.

From PhoreMost 4 Jun 2024

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.

4 Jun 2024

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University.

4 Jun 2024

Research reveals new pathways for treating never-smoker lung cancer

The primary cause of lung cancer is smoking. However, the incidence of lung cancer among never-smokers has been steadily increasing, especially among women.

4 Jun 2024

Urged on by LGBTQ+ activists, California cities weigh stricter smoking rules

California has long been at the forefront of the fight against smoking, but some local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area, backed by activists who are especially concerned about high rates of smoking in the LGBTQ+ community, are spearheading proposals to further restrict how tobacco is sold and where it is smoked.

4 Jun 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans — has cut more than 22 million recipients since spring 2023.

4 Jun 2024

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

The risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) following a diagnosis of long coronavirus disease (COVID) compared to acute COVID.

4 Jun 2024

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Studies underscore the relationship between narcolepsy and cardiovascular disease

Researchers discover age-related changes in the lipid metabolism of mice

STew: A new method for unveiling the spatial fingerprint of diseases

Alcohol plus cabin pressure at higher altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health

Triple combination of antibiotics could be the new arsenal against drug-resistant bacteria

Older individuals with multimorbidity at increased risk of hospitalization during hot weather

BIOHIT HealthCare to host symposium on gastric cancer at BSG LIVE'24

Machine learning could personalize oxygen levels for patients on ventilators

Facial thermal imaging and AI combo shows promise for heart disease detection

SU2C-SARC032 trial: Immunotherapy reduces relapse risk in soft tissue sarcoma by 43%

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

New computational method developed for linking DNA marks to gene activity

Go green in Ghana ‘forestmaker’ Tonyrinaudo with world vision on site at Knauer

PhoreMost reaches milestone in a target discovery alliance with Boehringer Ingelheim

Study: Fewer than one-quarter of heart attack patients receive dietary counseling in the aftermath

Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Research reveals new pathways for treating never-smoker lung cancer

Urged on by LGBTQ+ activists, California cities weigh stricter smoking rules

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

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