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Poppy seed brew triggers morphine overdose, drawing attention of lawmakers

It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom Seinfeld. But for some it has been a tragedy.

9 Oct 2024

Assessing the environmental impact of biotechnological pesticides

Biotechnological pesticides are a promising alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. But we have limited knowledge of how toxic they are to other organisms in the environment beyond regulatory assessments.

13 Sep 2024

New techniques in RNA engineering promise longer-lasting therapies

New methods to shape RNA molecules into circles could lead to more effective and long-lasting therapies, shows a study by researchers at the University of California San Diego.

27 Aug 2024

Seizures detected at low levels of central thalamus stimulation in mice study

The idea of electrically stimulating a brain region called the central thalamus has gained traction among researchers and clinicians because it can help arouse subjects from unconscious states induced by traumatic brain injury or anesthesia, and can boost cognition and performance in awake animals.

21 Aug 2024

Progress and future directions in esophageal cancer screening in China

Esophageal cancer, a highly aggressive malignancy originating in the esophageal epithelium, poses significant public health challenges in China, where it ranks sixth in incidence and fifth in mortality among cancers.

20 Aug 2024

Applying antifragility theory to cancer could revolutionize treatment methods

Researchers constantly seek innovative approaches to tackle cancer. One concept gaining traction is antifragility, a property where systems not only withstand stress but improve because of it.

1 Aug 2024

Exploring the impact of eating timing on health and metabolism

Accumulating evidence on the effect of the time of eating in relation to our circadian rhythm and metabolism shows that when we eat may influence our overall health and well-being.

18 Jul 2024

Reframing U.S. public health post-COVID-19

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. public health system must focus on critical questions of accountability, politicization and updating data systems if it is to do its job well and maintain the trust of the American people, according to a new report from the Colorado School of Public Health.

9 Jul 2024

Researchers debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting

In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting.

24 Jun 2024

Machine learning could personalize oxygen levels for patients on ventilators

Supplemental oxygen is among the most widely prescribed therapies in the world, with an estimated 13 to 20 million patients worldwide requiring oxygen delivery by mechanical ventilation each year.

4 Jun 2024

Innovative startups leading the charge in alternative proteins to solve global food crisis

A recent review in Nature Communications highlights the crucial role of innovative startups in advancing alternative protein sources to tackle global food security challenges and translate these efforts into commercial applications.

29 May 2024

Increased risk of erectile dysfunction with semaglutide in non-diabetic obese patients

Researchers found that semaglutide treatment for weight loss in non-diabetic, obese men is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction and testosterone deficiency.

26 May 2024

Intracellular protein delivery with HyNT stamp system: A leap forward in cancer therapy

The intracellular delivery of proteins is an important technique for unveiling the cellular functions, protein complex structure, and therapeutics. However, the conventional delivery methods have several limitations.

20 May 2024

Film about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital chosen to be screened in the 23rd Tribeca Festival

A feature film sponsored by NYU Langone Orthopedics, On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics, has been chosen to screen in the 23rd Tribeca Festival as an official selection of the 2024 Tribeca X Award competition.

17 May 2024

Olive oil – 7 grams per day may keep the dementia away!

A large-scale study published in JAMA Network Open shows that daily consumption of seven or more grams of olive oil can reduce dementia-related mortality by 28% among American adults, underscoring the role of dietary habits in managing age-related cognitive decline.

8 May 2024

Understanding cancer cell behavior: Cellular contractility modes and tumor aggressiveness

Understanding how cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor is important for any number of reasons, including determining the aggressiveness of the disease itself.

7 May 2024

Japanese researchers test cardiac spheroids for heart regeneration in monkeys

Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function.

26 Apr 2024

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe introduces EndoGel training model for endoscopic procedures

FUJIFILM Healthcare Europe GmbH is pleased to announce the launch of EndoGel, a training model designed for performing Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) and Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedures

23 Apr 2024

E-cigarette use linked to increased risk of heart failure, large study finds

People who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to develop heart failure compared with those who have never used them, according to one of the largest prospective studies to date investigating possible links between vaping and heart failure.

2 Apr 2024

LGM Pharma unveils enhanced analytical testing services and expands CDMO portfolio with additional suppository manufacturing capabilities

LGM Pharma, a leading provider of tailored API and CDMO services for the full drug product lifecycle, today announced a significant enhancement of its capabilities: a 50% expansion and an investment exceeding $2 million in its standalone offering for Analytical Testing Services (ATS) alongside the introduction of new suppository manufacturing capabilities to its contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) portfolio.

From LGM Pharma 13 Mar 2024