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Low-cost DNA test for HPV infections could improve access to cervical cancer screening

Rice University bioengineers have demonstrated a low-cost, point-of-care DNA test for HPV infections that could make cervical cancer screening more accessible in low- and middle-income countries where the disease kills more than 300,000 women each year.

21 Jun 2023

Gestational diabetes influences diabetes risk and blood sugar control

People who develop diabetes following pregnancy were significantly less likely to be able to bring it under control if they had experienced gestational diabetes during their pregnancy, especially if they were Black or Hispanic, according to a Mount Sinai study published on June 21 in the journal Diabetes Care.

21 Jun 2023

Study finds stark racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-induced mortality among US adults during the pandemic

Alcohol-related deaths rose disproportionately quickly in the US among Black, Hispanic, Asian and American-Indian/Alaska Native populations at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research shows.

21 Jun 2023

Study investigates the sustainability in blood pressure reduction through a 12-month lifestyle intervention

The sustainability and scalability of limited duration interventions in low- and middle-income countries remain unclear.

21 Jun 2023

Exposure to air pollution associated with COVID-19 disease severity

Exposure to air pollution meant an average of around four extra days in hospital for Covid-19 patients, further increasing the burden on healthcare systems, according to a study published today (Wednesday) in the European Respiratory Journal.

21 Jun 2023

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

Study looked at the initial impact of the Commission's results on subsequent research and policy in this field.

21 Jun 2023

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

New research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that community mental health patients who were prescribed antidepressants were significantly less likely to test positive for COVID-19 when admitted to inpatient care.

20 Jun 2023

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

The 6th World Congress on Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 that was held on June 1-2 in Paris, and gathered more than 150 attendees from 30+ different countries. Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 included more than 71 presentations between major talks, short orals, and posters.

20 Jun 2023

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Mortality in patients with kidney failure has been found to be 23% lower among those treated with high dose hemodiafiltration compared to those treated with high flux hemodialysis, according to new research from the CONVINCE consortium led by University Medical Center Utrecht.

16 Jun 2023

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Chronic diseases (NCDs) are a global health epidemic and almost 80% of them occur in low- and middle-income countries.

15 Jun 2023

Study reveals sharp increase in hospital encounters for benzodiazepine-related toxicity among youth

The rate of hospital encounters for benzodiazepine-related toxicity rose by 67 per cent for young adults (aged 19 to 24) and 44 per cent for youth (aged 18 or below) in Ontario between 2013 and 2020, according to a new study from ICES and Unity Health Toronto.

15 Jun 2023

Study finds a link between access to formal financial services and lower COVID-19 mortality rates

New research shows that some of the best tools to decrease COVID-19 mortality rates weren't found in the ER, but rather at the bank.

15 Jun 2023

Race may account for the disparity in pharmacological treatment of insomnia

In one of the first studies to investigate racial disparities in the pharmacologic treatment of insomnia, researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University report that patients belonging to racial minority groups were significantly less likely to be prescribed medication following diagnosis of insomnia than White patients.

14 Jun 2023

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Obesity-induced neuroinflammation significantly contributes to the pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease. Targeting midlife stage for intervention is crucial to potentially prevent Alzheimer's pathology.

13 Jun 2023

Study provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden

A new study suggests the number of deaths due to sickle cell disease is 11 times higher than what is indicated from mortality data sources alone. Sickle cell disease is not just underdiagnosed, but it also increases risk of infection and of death from conditions like stroke, heart problems, kidney problems, and pregnancy complications.

13 Jun 2023

Antiretroviral treatment efficiently suppresses penile HIV replication

Of the 38 million people worldwide living with HIV, approximately 700,000 are newly infected men, primarily via sexual transmission.

12 Jun 2023

Gaining new insights into the complex relationship between cognition and AI

Inês Hipólito is a highly accomplished researcher, recognized for her work in esteemed journals and contributions as a co-editor. She has received research awards including the prestigious Talent Grant from the University of Amsterdam in 2021. After her PhD, she held positions at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

10 Jun 2023

National experts explore public health information system's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

The pandemic has placed a spotlight on public health -- its workforce, infrastructure and underlying information systems designed to collect, analyze and manage public health data.

8 Jun 2023

Study analyzes the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Osteoporosis is a degenerative, debilitating bone disease that is increasingly prevalent in postmenopausal women.

8 Jun 2023

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

Study explores the relationship between accelerated biological age in children, as indicated by telomere length and DNA methylation age, and various developmental outcomes. It aims to clarify the impact of accelerated biological age on growth, cognition, behavior, lung function, and puberty onset in European school-age children.

7 Jun 2023

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Low-cost DNA test for HPV infections could improve access to cervical cancer screening

Gestational diabetes influences diabetes risk and blood sugar control

Study finds stark racial and ethnic disparities in alcohol-induced mortality among US adults during the pandemic

Study investigates the sustainability in blood pressure reduction through a 12-month lifestyle intervention

Exposure to air pollution associated with COVID-19 disease severity

From policy to plate: EAT-Lancet's impact on food research and public discourse

Antidepressant prescriptions may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19

Targeting Phage Therapy 2023 showcased the progress and possibilities of phage therapy in future

Wider use of high-dose hemodiafiltration may have benefits for kidney failure patients

Amsterdam UMC to lead a global consortium with the aim of developing interventions to combat chronic diseases

Study reveals sharp increase in hospital encounters for benzodiazepine-related toxicity among youth

Study finds a link between access to formal financial services and lower COVID-19 mortality rates

Race may account for the disparity in pharmacological treatment of insomnia

Connecting the inflammatory dots: Obesity, depression, and Alzheimer's linked by neuroinflammation

Study provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden

Antiretroviral treatment efficiently suppresses penile HIV replication

Gaining new insights into the complex relationship between cognition and AI

National experts explore public health information system's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats

Study analyzes the prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Study reveals surprising link between biological age and child development

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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