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Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

Medical malpractice incidents are more severe during the months of the year when daylight saving time is observed in the U.S., according to a new study that examined three decades of malpractice claims.

7 Mar 2024

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

This insightful interview explores the disparities in neurological care and the innovative strategies aimed at transforming research and treatment for better, inclusive health outcomes.

7 Mar 2024

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

People keep talking about ketamine. The drug has become a favorite of celebrities, billionaires, and ordinary patients, many of whom view it as a potential miracle drug for depression and other mental health conditions.

7 Mar 2024

Researchers discover psychological factors that predict vaping uptake in non-smoking adults

University of Otago researchers have discovered three psychological factors that predict if a non-smoker will start vaping.

6 Mar 2024

New insights into how viruses disrupt heart function and lead to sudden cardiac deaths

In a potentially game-changing development, scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have revealed a new understanding of sometimes fatal viral infections that affect the heart.

6 Mar 2024

Schisanhenol suppresses cytokine storm and acute lung injury in mice

Cytokine storm (CS) is an acute systemic inflammatory response with limited effective interventions up to now.

6 Mar 2024

New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk

A new study of more than 2,000 dialysis facilities randomized to a new Medicare payment model aimed to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease has found that facilities that disproportionately serve populations with high social risk have lower use of home dialysis and transplant waitlisting and fewer kidney transplants.

6 Mar 2024

Gut bacteria strains could be the key to predicting cancer treatment success

Researchers discovered that gut microbiota strains can predict the effectiveness and adverse effects of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy in rare cancer patients.

6 Mar 2024

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Children with sickle cell anemia are vulnerable to serious infections and stroke, but many do not receive the preventative care that could help them stay healthier for longer, a Children's Hospital Los Angeles study found.

6 Mar 2024

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

The University of Miami today announced a transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst, to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine.

6 Mar 2024

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Applying and developing new technologies for DNA synthesis to pave the way for producing entire artificial genomes - that is the goal of a new interdisciplinary center that is being established at Heidelberg University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The aim of the Center for Synthetic Genomics is to spark new developments in synthetic genomics through basic research and technology development using methods of artificial intelligence.

6 Mar 2024

Aging's double trouble: Frailty and social isolation deepen health risks

Study shows frailty and social vulnerability increase with age and are linked to higher mortality and functional decline, emphasizing the need for dual-targeted interventions in older adults.

6 Mar 2024

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

An injectable hydrogel can mitigate damage to the right ventricle of the heart with chronic pressure overload, according to a new study published March 6 in Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Basic to Translational Science.

6 Mar 2024

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

The high-tech double-barrel nanopipette, developed by University of Leeds scientists, and applied to the global medical challenge of cancer, has - for the first time - enabled researchers to see how individual living cancer cells react to treatment and change over time – providing vital understanding that could help doctors develop more effective cancer medication.

6 Mar 2024

Medicine News and Research

Medical malpractice incident severity found to be higher during daylight saving time

Neurological Narratives: A Journey into Women's Brain Health Research

When it comes to ketamine, Meta’s posting policy is no party to decipher

Researchers discover psychological factors that predict vaping uptake in non-smoking adults

New insights into how viruses disrupt heart function and lead to sudden cardiac deaths

Schisanhenol suppresses cytokine storm and acute lung injury in mice

New Medicare payment model challenges dialysis facilities serving patients with high social risk

Gut bacteria strains could be the key to predicting cancer treatment success

Study finds lack of preventative care for children with sickle cell anemia

Transformational $50 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin to boost Sylvester's research footprint

New interdisciplinary center aims to spark developments in synthetic genomics

Aging's double trouble: Frailty and social isolation deepen health risks

Injectable hydrogel can mitigate right ventricular heart failure

Breakthrough nanopipette enables real-time observation of cancer cell reactions to treatment

Noninvasive gamma therapy may hold promise for treating chemo brain

Genetic study reveals insights into ancestry-associated differences in type 2 diabetes

Simulation model predicts optimal COVID-19 booster frequency

Researchers develop new algorithm to identify high-risk precancerous lesions on the fallopian tubes

Study reveals the effects of wearing cosmetic foundation on the skin during aerobic exercise

New study examines how retirement affects mental health among female workers in China

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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