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Closed Loop Medicine and Pharmanovia commence OptiZest study for their first precision medicine combination therapeutic

Closed Loop Medicine Ltd, a leading TechBio company developing combination prescription drug plus software therapy products that deliver personalized dose optimization, and Pharmanovia, a global pharmaceutical company that commercializes novel medicines and revitalizes, extends and expands the lifecycle of established medicines, today announced the initiation of their OptiZest study, ID: NCT06372470, and first patient recruitment.

From Closed Loop Medicine 16 May 2024

DeNovix releases new budget-friendly 1 µL UV-Vis spectrophotometer

DeNovix introduces the DS-7 Spectrophotometer, a new 1 uL UV-Vis spectrophotometer in the DS-Series Quantification Range.

From DeNovix Inc. 16 May 2024

RedShiftBio launches Aurora TX: Revolutionizing RNA and protein analysis with ultra-sensitive microfluidic modulation spectroscopy and thermal ramping capability

RedShiftBio, a leader in innovative biophysical characterization and bioprocess analytical solutions, proudly announces the launch of Aurora TX at The Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit (PEGS), kicking off on May 13, 2024, in Boston, MA. Aurora TX is the company's latest, most advanced instrument featuring ground-breaking MMS technology, and sets a new standard in biomolecular analysis by providing ultra-sensitive, ultra-precise measurements of biomolecule structure and stability, now enhanced with the addition of thermal ramping capability.

From RedShiftBio 16 May 2024

Research reveals effective strategies for reducing smartphone addiction

The best way to help smartphone users manage their screen time may be to make phones progressively more annoying to use, according to new University of Michigan research.

15 May 2024

Optibrium partners with FMC Corporation to transform agrochemical discovery

Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for drug discovery, has signed a license agreement for its AI-powered discovery platform, Cerella™, with FMC Corporation (FMC), a global leader in crop protection.

From Optibrium Ltd. 15 May 2024

Semaglutide shows significant weight loss and health benefits in four-year obesity study

A study in Nature Medicine evaluated the effects of semaglutide on weight and anthropometric outcomes in adults with obesity but without diabetes, finding significant weight loss and improved health metrics over four years. The study also highlighted the safety and tolerability of semaglutide across different BMI categories.

14 May 2024

Research collaboration could help promote health and reduce injuries in NBA G League players

National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health today announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

13 May 2024

Research explores firefighters' awareness of cancer risk and dietary practices

Firefighters are burdened by a disproportionate risk of many cancers (e.g., digestive and respiratory cancers) compared with the general population.

13 May 2024

New partnership addresses key challenges for regulating digital mental health technologies

An MHRA and NICE partnership, funded by Wellcome, is addressing key challenges for regulating and evaluating digital mental health technologies (DMHTs) with input from patients, the public and mental health professionals.

11 May 2024

Surprising study suggests urbanization might reduce global infectious disease risk

A comprehensive meta-analysis reveals that biodiversity loss, climate change, and chemical pollution significantly increase global infectious disease risk, while urbanization may decrease it.

10 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024

Forget ringing the button for the nurse. Patients now stay connected by wearing one.

Patients admitted to Houston Methodist Hospital get a monitoring device about the size of a half-dollar affixed to their chest — and an unwitting role in the expanding use of artificial intelligence in health care.

8 May 2024

Sapio Sciences Unveils Enhanced Molecular Biology Toolkit

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From Sapio Sciences 7 May 2024

Researchers identify novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas

A new study led by University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas.

6 May 2024

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces Gyrolab Generic Rodent ADA Kit Reagents to support preclinical immunogenicity assessment

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From Gyros Protein Technologies AB 3 May 2024

ChatGPT falls short in heart risk assessment

Despite ChatGPT's reported ability to pass medical exams, new research indicates it would be unwise to rely on it for some health assessments, such as whether a patient with chest pain needs to be hospitalized.

2 May 2024

Machine learning tool can speed the diagnosis of undiagnosed patients with rare immune disorders

Researchers say a machine learning tool can identify many patients with rare, undiagnosed diseases years earlier, potentially improving outcomes and reducing cost and morbidity. The findings, led by researchers at UCLA Health, are described in Science Translational Medicine.

1 May 2024