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New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Establishing a digital assistance system based on artificial intelligence to support patients / Sports Medicine research group of Mainz University involved in two projects coordinated by the Mainz University Medical Center.

2 Nov 2023

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

In this interview, we delve deep into the pioneering world of xenotransplantation and the evolving landscape of gene editing.

2 Nov 2023

CN Bio appoints Neil Rumbelow as Director of Product Development

CN Bio appoints Neil Rumbelow as Director of Product Development.

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Is health a human right? The American College of Physicians answers with an emphatic YES!

The American College of Physicians asserts that health is a fundamental human right, advocating for US healthcare reforms that align with ethical obligations and human rights principles. The paper reviews differing global perspectives on health rights and calls for America to fulfill its moral duty to ensure health for all citizens.

2 Nov 2023

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes the body's immune system to attack and destroy insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Traditional management of type 1 diabetes has primarily involved replacing the missing insulin with injections which, though effective, can be expensive and burdensome.

1 Nov 2023

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Cancer cells hijack normal biological processes, allowing them to multiply. For example, tumors spur construction of new blood vessels, building themselves "highways" to supply nutrients.

1 Nov 2023

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows and sexually matures, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1 Nov 2023

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

A growing recognition of the health impact of social risks – such as food insecurity and homelessness – has prompted researchers, healthcare providers and policymakers to consider ways to address these risk factors as part of holistic clinical care.

1 Nov 2023

$13M NIH grant funds research to rejuvenate immune system in older adults

University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers received a $13.1 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to continue studies aimed at rejuvenating the immune system of older people in order to improve health throughout the lifespan.

1 Nov 2023

MRI-equipped ambulances could revolutionize stroke care

In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and dies from it every three minutes and 14 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 Nov 2023

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

A recent study led by Indiana University School of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Chicago Medicine presents exciting future possibilities for the management of type 1 diabetes and the potential reduction of insulin dependency.

1 Nov 2023

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

Women with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing a procedure called pulsed field ablation (PFA) have just as good outcomes as men with AF undergoing the same procedure, according to a large-scale international study led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

1 Nov 2023

CU professor of ophthalmology receives grant to study Parkinson's disease biomarkers

For some, the eyes are a window into the soul. But for Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, PhD, professor of ophthalmology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, they're a window into human health.

1 Nov 2023

Study shows link between mobile phone use and semen quality of young men

Does electromagnetic radiation emitted by mobile phones affect semen quality? While various environmental and lifestyle factors have been proposed to explain the decline in semen quality observed over the last fifty years, the role of mobile phones has yet to be demonstrated.

1 Nov 2023

High salt consumption associated with increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Those at risk for Type 2 diabetes may already know to avoid sugar, but new research suggests they may want to skip the salt as well.

1 Nov 2023

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals

New research from the University of Cincinnati found that daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations.

1 Nov 2023

New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

As people age, the DNA in their cells begins to accumulate genetic mutations. Mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs), a category of mutations acquired in blood cells, are linked with a 10-fold increased risk of developing blood cancer.

1 Nov 2023

Clinical trial demonstrates the effectiveness of ALS drug in treating people with acute spinal cord injuries

A small clinical trial with a pharmacokinetic sub-study, led by a world-renowned pharmacologist at the University of Houston, has demonstrated the promising effectiveness of the drug Riluzole for improving functionality in people with acute spinal cord injuries (SCI) if the drug is taken within 12 hours post-injury.

1 Nov 2023

Researchers receive NEA award to test whether a two-step music therapy improves chronic pain

Regenstrief Institute research scientist Matthew J. Bair, M.D., M.S., and the Indiana Institute of Medical Research (IIMR) at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center have been awarded the Creative Forces: National Endowment for the Arts Military Healing Arts Network Award for Clinical Study of Music Therapy and Chronic Pain in U.S. Veterans.

1 Nov 2023

Augmentation therapy can save lives of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, study shows

Boosting levels of a deficient protein has clear survival benefits for people with the genetic condition alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), according to new research led by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

1 Nov 2023

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New smart data concept to help patients with internal diseases get more active and live better lives

Science, Innovation, and Xenotransplantation: A Discussion with Dr. Wenning Qin

CN Bio appoints Neil Rumbelow as Director of Product Development

Is health a human right? The American College of Physicians answers with an emphatic YES!

Existing drug could be repurposed to treat type 1 diabetes, study suggests

Cancer neuroscience: A new frontier in cancer treatment

Study finds biology, not lifestyle, drives decline in physical activity during adolescence

Addressing social risks in pediatric care may improve health and wellness without increasing discrimination

$13M NIH grant funds research to rejuvenate immune system in older adults

MRI-equipped ambulances could revolutionize stroke care

Repurposing of DFMO could lead to innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes

Pulsed field ablation safe and effective for women with atrial fibrillation

CU professor of ophthalmology receives grant to study Parkinson's disease biomarkers

Study shows link between mobile phone use and semen quality of young men

High salt consumption associated with increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce dementia risk for middle-aged individuals

New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

Clinical trial demonstrates the effectiveness of ALS drug in treating people with acute spinal cord injuries

Researchers receive NEA award to test whether a two-step music therapy improves chronic pain

Augmentation therapy can save lives of people with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, study shows

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