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New study links metabolic defects to Dravet syndrome

New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the first to identify defects related to metabolism (how the body processes and uses energy) in lymphoblast cell lines (LCLs) derived from blood samples of children with Dravet syndrome.

25 Mar 2025

Funding cuts endanger decades of progress in reducing child deaths and stillbirths

The number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined modestly, still remaining around 1.9 million, according to two new reports released today by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME).

25 Mar 2025

SEHTA Healthcare Business Awards recognizes Bedfont® Scientific Limited for innovation

Bedfont® Scientific Limited are thrilled to have been selected as a finalist in the Innovation category at the South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) Awards 2025.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 25 Mar 2025

Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much

Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many people with disabilities from holding full-time jobs.

25 Mar 2025

US Patent Office grants Closed Loop Medicine key patents for cardiometabolic capabilities in GLP-1 and Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOAC) therapies

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leader in AI-enabled precision medicines, today announced the expansion of its US patent portfolio. Strengthening its cardiometabolic treatment portfolio, the Company now has patents covering advancements in GLP-1 therapies for obesity and diabetes, and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for cardiovascular health.

25 Mar 2025

Optimizing naloxone kit distribution to prevent opioid deaths

A new study from University of Toronto Engineering researchers points to practical strategies to prevent deaths from opioid poisoning by optimizing the distribution of naloxone kits.

24 Mar 2025

Understanding the role of iron-dependent ferroptosis in immune suppression

Iron-dependent ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death mechanism, is gaining attention for its role in immune suppression.

24 Mar 2025

Study shows decline in ambulatory antibiotic use in France following COVID-19 lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures in France affected health care access and prescribing patterns, leading to significant changes in outpatient (ambulatory) antibiotic use.

24 Mar 2025

High-performing clinics share effective strategies for chronic care follow-up

Regular follow-up visits are critical for managing chronic conditions, yet some primary care clinics achieve higher visit regularity than others.

24 Mar 2025

Disparities identified in treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in primary care

Prompt treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea following a confirmed diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and reduce transmission. Adherence to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) treatment guidelines in primary care settings remains a concern.

24 Mar 2025

Sperm viability boosted in IVF with glycan technology

The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to select viable sperm and prolong their viability in the laboratory, reducing one source of variability during the process.

24 Mar 2025

More chest X-rays in GP practices lead to better lung cancer survival rates

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients.

24 Mar 2025

Patients value trust and continuity over quick access to primary care

This study focuses on how primary care patients balance the trade-off between continuity of care and access to timely appointments.

24 Mar 2025

New hepatitis B vaccine outperforms standard boosters in health care workers

Health care workers are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection due to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids.

24 Mar 2025

Expectant and new fathers express the need for more support during pregnancy and childbirth

A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a significant need for more resources and support to better assist mothers during pregnancy and childbirth.

24 Mar 2025

New AI model predicts sepsis mortality in the ICU with high accuracy

Sepsis is one of the deadliest conditions in intensive care units (ICUs), triggered by the body's out-of-control response to infection.

24 Mar 2025

New brain circuit involved in motion sickness could help improve metabolic health

Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital describe a new brain circuit involved in motion sickness that also contributes to regulating body temperature and metabolic balance.

24 Mar 2025

Besifovir dipivoxil maleate offers comparable efficacy and improved safety for hepatitis B patients

Hepatitis B is a liver infection cause by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and long-term hepatitis B infections that last longer than six months are considered "chronic".

24 Mar 2025

Study links type 2 diabetes to weakened reward signals in the brain

The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases.

24 Mar 2025

Family-based approach to lifestyle interventions can reduce weight and cardiovascular risks

The PROgramme of Lifestyle Intervention in Families for Cardiovascular risk reduction (PROLIFIC) Study, conducted in India, aimed to assess whether a family-based approach to lifestyle interventions could improve weight management and obesity-related health outcomes among individuals with a family history of premature coronary heart disease.

24 Mar 2025

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New study links metabolic defects to Dravet syndrome

Funding cuts endanger decades of progress in reducing child deaths and stillbirths

SEHTA Healthcare Business Awards recognizes Bedfont® Scientific Limited for innovation

Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much

US Patent Office grants Closed Loop Medicine key patents for cardiometabolic capabilities in GLP-1 and Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOAC) therapies

Optimizing naloxone kit distribution to prevent opioid deaths

Understanding the role of iron-dependent ferroptosis in immune suppression

Study shows decline in ambulatory antibiotic use in France following COVID-19 lockdown

High-performing clinics share effective strategies for chronic care follow-up

Disparities identified in treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in primary care

Sperm viability boosted in IVF with glycan technology

More chest X-rays in GP practices lead to better lung cancer survival rates

Patients value trust and continuity over quick access to primary care

New hepatitis B vaccine outperforms standard boosters in health care workers

Expectant and new fathers express the need for more support during pregnancy and childbirth

New AI model predicts sepsis mortality in the ICU with high accuracy

New brain circuit involved in motion sickness could help improve metabolic health

Besifovir dipivoxil maleate offers comparable efficacy and improved safety for hepatitis B patients

Study links type 2 diabetes to weakened reward signals in the brain

Family-based approach to lifestyle interventions can reduce weight and cardiovascular risks

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