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Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Are skin disorders and inflammatory conditions associated with nutritional deficiencies in vegan diets?

12 Sep 2023

Machine learning uncovers hidden diabetic cases among those with normal fasting glucose

Researchers identified diabetic individuals among populations with normal fasting glucose using ML.

12 Sep 2023

COPD hospitalizations rising sharply in Canada, especially among younger females

Annual hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Canada increased 69% since 2002, especially in females and people under age 65, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.221051.

11 Sep 2023

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

Night owls face a 19% higher risk of developing diabetes compared to early birds, even after accounting for lifestyle factors, according to a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital. The research highlights the importance of sleep patterns in diabetes risk and suggests more personalized work scheduling could be beneficial.

11 Sep 2023

South East Queenslanders encouraged to join UQ study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke

South East Queenslanders living near bushland and green spaces are being encouraged to join a University of Queensland study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke.

11 Sep 2023

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action.

11 Sep 2023

Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

The discovery of a previously unknown molecular target has inspired what may become a therapeutic breakthrough for people with glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

A University of Oxford study has administered a new vaccine against tick-borne virus Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) to volunteers for the first time.

11 Sep 2023

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Scientists have detected new strains of malaria-causing parasites in Ethiopia that are both resistant to current treatments and escape detection by common diagnostic tests -; a development that could increase cases and deaths from malaria and make eliminating the persistent disease an even greater challenge.

11 Sep 2023

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease, characterized by various motor dysfunctions, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is known that specific gene mutations that are passed down through families are responsible for some cases of Parkinson's disease.

11 Sep 2023

Hobbies protect older people from age-related decline in mental health and wellbeing

Having a hobby is linked to fewer depressive symptoms and higher levels of happiness, self-reported health and life satisfaction among people aged 65 and over, and this holds true across 16 countries on three continents, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

11 Sep 2023

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

People suffering with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can reduce their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine at night, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

Babies and young children with more mature communities of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related wheezing or asthma, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a large-scale international study of survivors of childhood cancer led by scientists from the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology.

11 Sep 2023

Durvalumab shows tolerable surgical safety profile in patients with resectable NSCLC

Adding perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy did not adversely impact surgery in patients with resectable NSCLC and was associated with a tolerable surgical safety profile, according to research presented today from the phase 3 AEGEAN trial at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Study aims to identify interventions to combat stigma associated with lung cancer and smoking-related respiratory diseases

The stigma that patients face when diagnosed with lung cancer is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes, including distress and isolation, delayed help-seeking, and concerns about the quality of care, according to research presented today at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer in Singapore.

11 Sep 2023

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

The immunotherapy drug, durvalumab, has been the standard of care for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) to improve survival, when prescribed after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

11 Sep 2023

Color of the phlegm can indicate degree of lung inflammation in patients with bronchiectasis

The color of the phlegm from patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis can indicate the degree of inflammation in their lungs and predict their future outcomes, according to new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

A new Yale Cancer Center study finds a targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve outcomes for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

11 Sep 2023

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

Cerba HealthCare, a leading global player in medical diagnosis, today announced it has acquired CIRION BIOPHARMA RESEARCH INC

From Cerba Research 11 Sep 2023

Medicine News and Research

Vegan diets and skin inflammatory disorders: whats the link?

Machine learning uncovers hidden diabetic cases among those with normal fasting glucose

COPD hospitalizations rising sharply in Canada, especially among younger females

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

South East Queenslanders encouraged to join UQ study on the health impacts of bushfire smoke

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

Study reveals a new potential treatment approach for glioblastoma

Oxford University study administers first-ever vaccine against Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Scientists identify malaria-causing parasites resistant to both treatment and detection in Ethiopia

Study identifies cellular processes that likely lead to Parkinson's disease

Hobbies protect older people from age-related decline in mental health and wellbeing

CPAP use reduces risk of death from cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk

Durvalumab shows tolerable surgical safety profile in patients with resectable NSCLC

Study aims to identify interventions to combat stigma associated with lung cancer and smoking-related respiratory diseases

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

Color of the phlegm can indicate degree of lung inflammation in patients with bronchiectasis

Targeted diet and exercise intervention could improve chemotherapy outcomes for breast cancer patients

Cerba Healthcare to acquire Canadian contract research laboratory Cirion Biopharma Research to expand bioanalytical capabilities and shorten time-to-deploy complex clinical trials

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Automating research - solutions and best practices

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