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Alcohol consumption higher in regional and affluent areas, wastewater analysis reveals

People from a higher socioeconomic status drink more alcohol on average than those of lower socioeconomic background, according to new research from The University of Queensland.

16 May 2024

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Study examines the effects of specific genes and age on cognition, revealing potential for creating genotype- and cognition-stratified cohorts for future research.

16 May 2024

Study demonstrates link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and ASD

Recent evidence suggests that dopamine plays a crucial role in neural development. In a novel study, investigators demonstrated the link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

16 May 2024

New guideline issued for antiseizure medication use in pregnant epilepsy patients

A new guideline has been issued to help neurologists and other clinicians determine the best antiseizure medications for people with epilepsy who may become pregnant.

16 May 2024

Unveiling the role of neutrophils in lung cancer progression

Lung cancer remains a leading global health concern, responsible for the highest number of cancer-related deaths worldwide.

16 May 2024

Sensing a Healthier Future with Sustainable Nanomaterials and Biosensors

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2024 in San Diego, we spoke to this year's Keynote Speaker Professor Omowunmi (Wunmi) Sadik about how sustainable nanomaterials are transforming human health.

From Pittcon 16 May 2024

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

Researchers investigate whether experiencing discrimination is associated with accelerated biological processes of aging.

16 May 2024

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

Study estimates the total costs of severe traffic injuries in Finland over two years, revealing that direct costs comprise the majority and occur mostly within the first year post-injury.

16 May 2024

New study finds Sfrp1 as a potential therapeutic target in cancer treatment

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally. One of the primary reasons why cancer is such a deadly disease is the ability of cancer cells to become drug-resistant.

15 May 2024

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

A new study demonstrated parity between a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in the heart-;transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)-;and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

15 May 2024

Understanding the relationship between community mobility and cognitive function in older adults

The extent of individuals' mobility within their community-;how much they get out and about-;may be linked to their cognitive function, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

15 May 2024

Gender diversity in surgery teams linked to better post-operative outcomes for patients

A new paper in the British Journal of Surgery, published by Oxford University Press, finds that care in hospitals with higher surgery team sex-diversity was associated with better post-operative outcomes for patients.

15 May 2024

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

After a heart attack, foreign-born people are less likely to attend a relapse-preventing Heart School than native-born patients.

15 May 2024

Understanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF

Three out of four U.S. adults support the use of emerging technologies that estimate a future child's likelihood of developing health conditions influenced by multiple genes -; such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression -; before an embryo is implanted during in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a new public opinion survey led by researchers at Harvard Medical School.

15 May 2024

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

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Education News and Research

Alcohol consumption higher in regional and affluent areas, wastewater analysis reveals

Genes and age reveal new insights into cognitive variability, study finds

Study demonstrates link between disrupted developmental dopamine signaling and ASD

New guideline issued for antiseizure medication use in pregnant epilepsy patients

Unveiling the role of neutrophils in lung cancer progression

Sensing a Healthier Future with Sustainable Nanomaterials and Biosensors

Does discrimination cause harm to the body?

Severe traffic injuries in Finland result in major financial burdens, with direct costs dominating within the first year

New study finds Sfrp1 as a potential therapeutic target in cancer treatment

Study shows comparable outcomes for TAVR and SAVR in aortic valve replacement

Understanding the relationship between community mobility and cognitive function in older adults

Gender diversity in surgery teams linked to better post-operative outcomes for patients

Interpreter access associated with Heart School participation among foreign-born post-heart attack patients

Understanding public perception of polygenic embryo screening for IVF

New PET imaging biomarker Gal-1 predicts tumor responses to immunotherapy

Aniston Barnette leads CPR education initiative as American Heart Association's National Teen of Impact

Income and education linked to lower post-stroke mortality

After a child’s death, California weighs rules for phys ed during extreme weather

How AI is set to transform patient outcomes and surgical practices

Study finds 41% of people with long-term itchiness have fatigue

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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