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New test rapidly detects dangerous germ in baby formula

Cronobacter sakazakii is a harmful germ that can be found in powdered baby formula. It can cause very serious health problems in infants, such as meningitis and septicemia.

5 Mar 2024

Study identifies waist-to-height ratio as better obesity measure in children

An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio.

5 Mar 2024

Growing mini-organs from amniotic fluid to treat conditions before birth

A pioneering approach, developed by researchers at UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), means human development can be observed in late pregnancy for the first time, raising the possibility of monitoring and treating congenital conditions before birth.

5 Mar 2024

Special insecticide paint shows promise in controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde

Malaria and other illnesses caused by parasites, viruses, and bacteria transmitted by organisms that spread infectious pathogens account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases worldwide.

5 Mar 2024

Researchers examine the immune response of a hypervaccinated individual

Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen have examined a man who has received more than 200 vaccinations against Covid-19. They learned of his case via newspaper reports.

5 Mar 2024

Lack of sleep linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Adults who sleep only three to five hours a day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is demonstrated in a new study from Uppsala University, published in JAMA Network Open.

5 Mar 2024

Study finds link between freezing of gait and sleep disorders in Parkinson's patients

Parkinson's disease patients who experience freezing of gait (a sudden inability to initiate or continue movement, often resulting in a fall) wake up several times during the night, feel sleepy during the day, and have REM sleep behavior disorder.

5 Mar 2024

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can identify symptomatic patients with a very low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a new study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

5 Mar 2024

Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methods

Each year, approximately 2,000 people die annually of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in the U.S., with only one in five cases diagnosed at an early stage. With GBC rated as the first biliary tract cancer and the 17th most deadly cancer worldwide, pressing attention for proper management of disease must be addressed.

5 Mar 2024

Nomogram could be a game-changer for predicting alcohol-related liver cancer risk

Liver cancer, unfortunately, is the sixth most common cancer and the third most frequent cause of cancer-related death globally.

5 Mar 2024

Researchers navigate the intricate ethical landscape of brain organoid studies

With advances in neuroscience and the development of new technologies, new ethical considerations have emerged.

5 Mar 2024

Study reveals parental concerns over rise of zero-alcohol drinks among adolescents

New research from Flinders University has revealed that parents are feeling conflicted, confused and concerned when it comes to zero-alcohol beer, wine and spirts and adolescents.

5 Mar 2024

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

Researchers who work with tiny drug carriers known as lipid nanoparticles have developed a new type of material capable of reaching the lungs and the eyes, an important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions like cystic fibrosis and inherited vision loss.

5 Mar 2024

CUNY and Pfizer launch new project to track acute respiratory infections across the United States

The City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH), in collaboration with Pfizer, are initiating a critical two-year prospective epidemiologic study in the spring of 2024 to track acute respiratory infections across the United States.

5 Mar 2024

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New test rapidly detects dangerous germ in baby formula

Study identifies waist-to-height ratio as better obesity measure in children

Growing mini-organs from amniotic fluid to treat conditions before birth

Special insecticide paint shows promise in controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde

Researchers examine the immune response of a hypervaccinated individual

Lack of sleep linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Study finds link between freezing of gait and sleep disorders in Parkinson's patients

Coronary artery calcium scoring with CT can predict risk of heart attacks or strokes

Robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder cancer found to be as effective as traditional methods

Nomogram could be a game-changer for predicting alcohol-related liver cancer risk

Researchers navigate the intricate ethical landscape of brain organoid studies

Study reveals parental concerns over rise of zero-alcohol drinks among adolescents

Researchers take important step toward genetic therapy for hereditary conditions

CUNY and Pfizer launch new project to track acute respiratory infections across the United States

DNA aptamer-based sensors can accurately detect trace amounts of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine

Study finds lower cardiovascular risks in hyperthyroid patients treated with surgery or radioactive iodine

RMIT-led study highlights the urgent need for more drug testing facilities in Australia

European initiative aims to advance the understanding of RNA communication

Scoping review identifies major social determinants of health that hinder breast cancer screening

Navigating the complexities of controlled release drug formulations

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

How cohesin mechanics and nanotracker tech are redefining DNA research

Todd Bauman and Chris Povich

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