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Nanoparticle therapy offers hope for aortic aneurysm treatment

Aortic aneurysms are bulges in the aorta, the largest blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

4 Mar 2024

Research validates concurrent use of HIV medications and gender-affirming hormone therapy

New research definitively shows that HIV antiretrovirals can be taken together with gender-affirming hormone therapy without changing how well either drug works.

4 Mar 2024

Researchers find differences in how people with impulse control disorder process consequences

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and muscle control. One characteristic of the disease is the deficiency of dopamine, a neurotransmitter or brain chemical that plays a role in movement and can impact how people think and feel.

4 Mar 2024

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

An interview with Dr. Sara Naseri, the CEO and Co-Founder of the women’s health company, Qvin.

4 Mar 2024

Iron dysregulation identified as potential trigger for long COVID

Problems with iron levels in the blood and the body's ability to regulate this important nutrient as a result of SARS-CoV-2 infection could be a key trigger for long COVID, new research has discovered.

4 Mar 2024

Genetic risk information enables tailored breast cancer screening

Recent results from researchers at the University of Helsinki indicate that genetic risk information can help tailor and target breast cancer screening more effectively to the women who would benefit the most.

4 Mar 2024

AI and predictive medicine: Recent advances

The potential of deep learning (DL) in enhancing predictive modeling for omics data analysis.

4 Mar 2024

Researchers discover how "leaky" mitochondria can drive harmful inflammation

Researchers have discovered how "leaky" mitochondria – the powerhouses of our cells – can drive harmful inflammation responsible for diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

4 Mar 2024

How long do cognitive and memory dysfunctions persist after SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Whether cognitive deficits can be measured after severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) infection.

4 Mar 2024

Clinigen launches 'What is Possible?' campaign to expand access to rare disease treatments

Clinigen, the global pharmaceutical services company, today launched a new campaign called ‘What is Possible?’ to help empower patients and medical professionals to ask what more is possible in the treatment of rare diseases.

4 Mar 2024

UK's iiCON leads new initiative to fund innovative solutions for tackling infection transmission

Companies and research groups with novel solutions to tackle infection transmission will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the UK’s infection response and bid for funding through a new initiative to stimulate innovation.

4 Mar 2024

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

Mass General Brigham study reveals that ED visits and death are heightened weeks after major climate-driven extreme weather events – highlighting the long-lasting impacts these events may have on health and infrastructure.

4 Mar 2024

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.

3 Mar 2024

Prioritizing biologically motivated approaches in Mendelian randomization studies

Mendelian randomization, a powerful tool in medical research, helps us understand whether certain factors truly cause disease.

1 Mar 2024

Microbial signatures linked to immunotherapy response across cancers

The microbiome can identify those who benefit from combination immunotherapy across multiple different cancers, including rare gynecological cancers, biliary tract cancers and melanoma.

1 Mar 2024

Exploring the epigenetic impact of smoking across racial and ethnic groups

Smoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-related illnesses.

1 Mar 2024

Nerve overgrowth identified as cause of pain in recurring UTIs

A perplexing problem for people with recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) is persistent pain, even after antibiotics have successfully cleared the bacteria.

1 Mar 2024

Unlocking the molecular mysteries of autism and intellectual disability

A new study from a team of McGill University and Vanderbilt University researchers is shedding light on our understanding of the molecular origins of some forms of autism and intellectual disability.

1 Mar 2024

Penn engineers develop targeted lung delivery system using lipid nanoparticles

Penn Engineers have developed a new means of targeting the lungs with lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), the miniscule capsules used by the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to deliver mRNA, opening the door to novel treatments for pulmonary diseases like cystic fibrosis.

1 Mar 2024

Study reveals low omega-3 intake among pregnant women despite health benefits

Results from a new nationwide cohort study show that, despite strong recommendations in favor of consuming omega-3 fatty acids for optimal pregnancy outcomes and offspring health, 25% of participants reported rarely, or never eating fish during pregnancy, with fewer taking omega-3 supplements.

1 Mar 2024

Medicine News and Research

Nanoparticle therapy offers hope for aortic aneurysm treatment

Research validates concurrent use of HIV medications and gender-affirming hormone therapy

Researchers find differences in how people with impulse control disorder process consequences

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

Iron dysregulation identified as potential trigger for long COVID

Genetic risk information enables tailored breast cancer screening

AI and predictive medicine: Recent advances

Researchers discover how "leaky" mitochondria can drive harmful inflammation

How long do cognitive and memory dysfunctions persist after SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Clinigen launches 'What is Possible?' campaign to expand access to rare disease treatments

UK's iiCON leads new initiative to fund innovative solutions for tackling infection transmission

Weather disasters increase emergency department visits and mortality among Medicare beneficiaries

International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity

Prioritizing biologically motivated approaches in Mendelian randomization studies

Microbial signatures linked to immunotherapy response across cancers

Exploring the epigenetic impact of smoking across racial and ethnic groups

Nerve overgrowth identified as cause of pain in recurring UTIs

Unlocking the molecular mysteries of autism and intellectual disability

Penn engineers develop targeted lung delivery system using lipid nanoparticles

Study reveals low omega-3 intake among pregnant women despite health benefits

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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