Credit: CC0 Public Domain Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol during the third trimester of pregnancy may impede intelligence quotient (IQ) scores in boys aged 7 years old, according to research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology, held 11–14 May, in Stockholm. Surprisingly, cortisol levels in the blood are not associated with…
Recent hospital patients are being invited to have their say on their care as part of the sixth National Inpatient Experience Survey, which is open now. The survey asks people aged 16 years and over who spend 24 hours or more in a public acute hospital, and are discharged during the month of May, for…
MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect 2023 is a premier healthcare investment event on May 21-22 in Chicago. It brings together over 300 healthcare investors, startups, and executives at the Ritz Carlton for networking and panels on healthcare investment trends. The event covers health tech, biopharma, devices, and diagnostics investment opportunities. Limited spots are available, so secure…
A study published in Nature Communications examined the genetic and modifiable factors affecting vulnerable brain regions in over 40,000 UK Biobank participants over 45 years old. Researchers identified a network of brain regions that degenerate earlier and are susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease. They studied 161 risk factors for dementia and categorized them into 15 groups,…
Kyverna Therapeutics, a biotech company specializing in cell therapy, recently raised $319 million in an IPO to fund clinical testing of their pipeline focused on rheumatology and neurology. The company has developed CAR T-therapies designed to be safer and more tolerable for patients with autoimmune diseases. Kyverna’s lead program, KYV-101, is being tested for lupus…
Despite multiple failures in the past, HIV researchers are hopeful about a new strategy to develop an effective vaccine. This strategy involves teaching the immune system to produce powerful and protective antibodies through exposure to different vaccine molecules. Studies in mice and monkeys have shown promising results in guiding immune cells to produce antibodies that…
A recent study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging determines whether a high-fat diet contributes to memory decline in older people compared to aging alone. Study: High-fat diet and aging-associated memory impairments persist in the absence of microglia in female rats. Image Credit: beats1 / Shutterstock.com Diet and aging Highly processed food products, which are…
The Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry is seeking candidates for a position with a salary range of £88,799 – £119,723 per annum. The closing date for applications is Friday 19 January 2024 at 3:30pm, with interviews scheduled for Monday 29 January 2024. Interested candidates can find the full criteria, job description, and application form on…
(Reuters) -Merck said on Monday it had discontinued an experimental combination treatment testing a new type of immunotherapy in patients with a severe form of skin cancer after side effects led to high discontinuation. This is the latest setback for the experimental drug, vibostolimab, and the related promising new class of immunotherapies called anti-TIGIT. Merck…
Cedars-Sinai is expanding its AI-powered virtual healthcare platform, Cedars-Sinai Connect, to include a Spanish version for parents of children aged 3 to 17 and Spanish-speaking adults. This allows for 24/7 on-demand access to healthcare providers for urgent issues like colds and flu. The platform also offers scheduled visits during weekdays and weekends, with a child’s…
