Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have…
For more than 30 years, Alzheimer’s researchers have thought of APOE4 as a major genetic risk factor for most cases of the devastating neurologic disease. But a new study published on Monday argues that this gene variant plays an even more important role than scientists had realized and causes a distinct form of Alzheimer’s. Researchers…
Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee joint. Injuries to the ACL, often called a “tear” or a “rupture,” are common in sport. While a ruptured ACL has…
In this interview, NewsMed talks to Dr. James Mencel’s Guidance about Scaling Up API Processes. Could you introduce yourself and your experience in the pharmaceutical industry? I obtained a B.S. in Chemistry at Fairfield University in 1979 and a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1984 at Yale University and then began my career in cardiovascular…
There’s no mystery about exercise: You get out of it what you put in. But you don’t have to work out for hours each day. You just need to work smart. Not all exercises are created equal. Some are more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are OK for various fitness levels,…
TOPLINE: In older patients with minor head injury, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS ≤14), high-risk injury, vomiting, and retrograde amnesia are recognized as risk factors for clinically important traumatic brain injury (TBI). METHODOLOGY: In this retrospective study, researchers evaluated 290 patients (≥65 years) with a head injury and GCS score ≥13 presenting to the ED at…
SACRAMENTO, California – Las familias de personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo dicen que el gobernador Gavin Newsom no está cumpliendo con un aumento programado para los trabajadores que cuidan de sus seres queridos. Sus defensores advierten sobre posibles demandas contra el estado si los servicios para estas personas se vuelven más difíciles de…
Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have…
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money in medicine. Sign up to get it in your inbox every Monday. About that 90,000 number UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty faced Congress last week, where lawmakers pressed him on the Change Healthcare cyberattack (my colleague Brittany Trang watched…
Image of BORCS7-KO i3Neurons stained for various organellar markers. BORCS7-Knockout human i3Neurons show axonal swellings due to accumulation of defective mitochondria-associated autophagosomes. Credit: De Pace et al. RNA granules, sites for the storage, transport, and regulation of RNA molecules within cells, are transported along axons and then translated locally, far from the cell body. Recent…
Each one of us has around 600 lymph nodes (LNs) – small, bean-shaped organs that house various types of blood cells and filter lymph fluid – scattered throughout our bodies. Many of us have also experienced some of our LNs to temporarily swelling during infections with viruses or other pathogens. This LN expansion and subsequent…
Your friendships enrich your life. They’re good for your health, too. Studies show that people who have good friends and good relationships are healthier, happier and may live longer. That’s why maintaining your social life might be the perfect supplement to your ulcerative colitis care. “Whether you have IBD or not, social isolation is not…
TOPLINE: Opioid and substance abuse patients with firearm injuries encounter increased mortality rates and incur higher costs, with limited discharge to outpatient resources, highlighting the urgent need for improved screening and treatment. METHODOLOGY: Researchers investigated the association between substance use disorders (opioid and others) and gun violence in 25,218,381 patients (age, ≥ 18 years) presenting…
Marisol Pantoja Toribio se encontró un bulto en el pecho a principios de enero. Sin seguro y viviendo en California sin papeles, y sin su familia, la normalmente despreocupada mujer de 43 años se dio cuenta pronto de lo limitadas que eran sus opciones. “Yo dije, ¿Qué voy a hacer? …. “, recordó emocionada. Inmediatamente le…
Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have…
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Good morning! Today, we learn more about studying tumors at the International Space Station, study the buzzy Amgen weight loss drug MariTide, and find a lawsuit in which a former Spark Therapeutics executive is…
Jason Comander, MD, Ph.D., director of the Inherited Retinal Disorders Service at Mass Eye and Ear, examines the CRISPR-based medicine prior to performing a surgery of the novel treatment in September 2020, at Mass Eye and Ear in Boston. Credit: Mass Eye and Ear Results from a clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14…
A new screening algorithm for preeclampsia combining maternal history, ultrasound data and several tests for blood markers may better predict the majority of preeclampsia cases in the first trimester of pregnancy, when it may still be preventable, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. Preeclampsia is the most dangerous form of high…
NEW YORK — New insights into colchicine’s disruption of the pathway that contributes to arterial inflammation and new clinical studies of the drug could pave the way toward greater use of the anti-inflammatory drug in patients with or at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), researchers said at the 4th Annual Cardiometabolic Risk in Inflammatory…
People living in households with gas or propane stoves breathe in unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, with the increased levels linked to around 50,000 cases of pediatric asthma, a recent study on air pollution in U.S. households revealed. As per the results published in the journal Science Advances, the average yearly exposure to nitrogen dioxide…
Join MedCity News and nearly 300 healthcare investors, startups, and innovative-minded executives in Chicago at the Ritz Carlton on May 21-22 for MedCity INVEST 2024. The conference is the premier boutique healthcare investment event in the U.S. Equal parts networking and curated panels covering the latest healthcare investment trends, women’s health and AI, as well as…
Miguel Divo, a lung specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, sits in an exam room across from Joel Rubinstein, who has asthma. Rubinstein, a retired psychiatrist, is about to get a checkup and hear a surprising pitch — for the planet, as well as his health. Divo explains that boot-shaped inhalers, which represent…
Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “ data-action=”subscribe”> Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have…
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center discover a mechanism to enhance the fitness of cells against aging and neurodegenerative diseases. This finding will pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches in neuroprotection against aging-related disorders and neurodegeneration. Durham, North Carolina; USA; April 30, 2024. A research study by scientists at Duke University Medical Center uncovered…
What happens when you catapult cancer into space? Or shoot stem cells toward the stars? Catriona Jamieson, a hematologist and director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at the University of California, San Diego, has done both. Through collaborations with organizations like NASA, her lab has sent tumors and stem cells aboard private spaceflights like…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide. Led by NeuRA’s Centre for Pain IMPACT and conducted in partnership with the University of South Australia,…
SAN DIEGO — Compared with medical oncologists, dermatologists were more likely to correctly classify and grade dermatologic adverse events from cancer therapies, results from a multicenter survey showed. “New cancer therapies have brought a diversity of treatment-related dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) beyond those experienced with conventional chemotherapy, which has demanded an evolving assessment of toxicities,”…
As stress, anxiety, and depression are on the rise among teenagers and college students, researchers of a recent study recommended a simple nature-based activity to help improve the mental health of students. According to the results of the latest study conducted by the research team from North Carolina State University, engaging in five 30-minute sessions…
Researchers in Sheffield are investigating how breast cancer cells survive and grow, thanks to new funding from Breast Cancer Now. Breast Cancer Now has awarded £249,575 to Dr Elena Rainero at the University of Sheffield, to study how breast cancer cells use alternative food sources to grow and spread, and the role a protein called…
TOPLINE: Cutaneous manifestations of cystic fibrosis (CF) include palmar wrinkling, nutrient deficiency dermatitis, vascular disorders, and reactions to CF treatments. METHODOLOGY: Patients with CF, caused by a mutation in the CF Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene, can develop a variety of diverse dermatologic manifestations. Researchers reviewed the literature and provided their own clinical experience regarding…
Omega-6 fatty acids, commonly found in eggs, poultry, and seafood, could reduce the risk of bipolar disorder, according to a world-first study from the University of South Australia. Using Mendelian randomization, a powerful causal inference method, researchers tested 913 metabolites across 14,296 Europeans, finding 33 (mostly lipids) were associated with risk of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mood disorder characterized…
Researchers from the Brigham and colleagues report on the long-term follow-up of the largest study of women’s health in the U.S., shedding light on the role of menopausal hormone therapy, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and a low-fat dietary pattern among postmenopausal women. More than 1.1 billion women worldwide are postmenopausal. A newly published review paper…
Targeted support for marginalized communities, strong public messaging and a properly coordinated Government approach led by Ministers are amongst the recommendations contained in a new evidence-based article examining how the UK should respond to future pandemics. A new article published by Policy@Manchester examines how the UK can learn the lessons of mpox to respond to…
Clever bio-inks that sit inside the human body and restore damaged neurons could cure a whole swathe of diseases in the next 20 years: conditions that have baffled scientists and clinicians for centuries. Think blindness, deafness, chronic pain, epilepsy, motor neurone disease, and Parkinson’s disease. According to University of South Australia materials engineer Associate Professor Matthew Griffith, these…
Genomics plc and GSK announced a new collaboration to explore the potential for using polygenic risk scores (PRS) in clinical trials, to improve understanding of disease risk and patient selection, which could support optimization of trial design. Genomics plc is a global leader in PRS-powered technologies and approaches and has developed extensive genetic databases and…
Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has submitted applications to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking to expand the Marketing Authorization Application for TREMFYA® (guselkumab) to include the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis and moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease. The submission included data from…
What is the best grain suited for you if you have diabetes? A new study revealed that the use of ancient grains in the diet could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with diabetes. “Grains are prominent components of the daily dietary intake of diabetes patients. Current guidelines recommend a balanced diet, with…
TOPLINE: Women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) whose hypertension was diagnosed earlier in life are at a greater risk for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and may benefit from intensive antihypertensive therapy. METHODOLOGY: Age-related elevation in blood pressure begins earlier in life and faster in women than in men, particularly in the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors…
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology, researchers discussed the limitations of current influenza vaccines and the potential for future vaccines to induce both T-cell responses and antibodies for enhanced protection. They examined the strategies to develop influenza vaccines with broad strain specificity and long-term efficacy, covering protection requirements, immune response…
PHOENIX — Immunotherapy has revolutionized outcomes for patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). However, findings from a new study suggest that many patients who are eligible for immunotherapy are not receiving this treatment, despite guideline recommendations, and survival outcomes are better at high-volume centers. The study has important implications, commented study author Shayan Cheraghlou,…
In a recent study published in the journal Eurosurveillance, researchers investigated the potential role of the increasingly popular ‘raw meat-based diets (RMBDs)’ as reservoirs and human and pet infection risks for bacteria such as Salmonella sp. and pathogenic Escherichia coli. Unlike conventionally processed pet food, the majority of which undergoes various stages of heat or…
In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, a group of researchers documented the first observed instance of a wild Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) actively treating a facial wound with a medicinal plant, offering insights into the origins of human wound care. Process of wound healing. Rakus fed on and later applied the…
In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, researchers examined the differences in the leading causes of disease burden between males and females. Evidence shows that females outlive males despite experiencing a higher degree of non-fatal conditions; this phenomenon is called the male-female health-survival paradox. Further, it has been recognized that…
In a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine, researchers evaluated ChatGPT’s ability to extract structured data from unstructured clinical notes. Study: A critical assessment of using ChatGPT for extracting structured data from clinical notes. Image Credit: TippaPatt / Shutterstock.com AI in medicine Large-language-based models (LLMs), including Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) artificial intelligence (AI) models like…
In a recent study published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers investigate whether using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to limit human exposure to home air pollution during pregnancy affects fetal growth. Study: Cooking with liquefied petroleum gas or biomass and fetal growth outcomes: a multi-country randomised controlled trial. Image Credit: Irina Gutyryak / Shutterstock.com The influence…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist disorders, says there are two main injuries he sees due to…
Scientists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, have conducted a study to compare the efficacy of Life’s Essential 8 scores and Life’s Simple 7 scores in predicting the risks of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease-related mortality in the general US population. The study is published in the Journals of the American College of…
Consultmed to replatform to InterSystems’ IRIS for Health Consultmed is moving its referral management software to InterSystems IRIS for Health data platform. The move comes as the health IT provider looks to “do integrations at scale.” Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Consultmed enables referral management, virtual triage, Advice & Guidance, secure messaging, digital patient forms, requests…
A recent study published in the British Dental Journal reports an overall increase in electric scooter-related dental injuries in the United Kingdom between 2020 and 2022. Study: E-scooter-related dental injuries: a two-year retrospective review. Image Credit: Skylines / Shutterstock.com Dental injuries and electric scooters Traumatic dental injuries account for about 5% of all bodily injuries. In addition…
Following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which was caused by the emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), many survivors have experienced long-term symptoms collectively referred to as long COVID or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). Long COVID symptoms may include but are not limited to, fatigue, neurological symptoms, alterations in…