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Dendritic cells found to kill CD47-deficient T cells

Researchers at Kobe University discovered an entirely new and unexpected mechanism by which the immune system can get rid of cells lacking molecules that identify them as part of the self in mice.

8 Aug 2023

Novel neuromodulation approach leads to gait improvements in patients with Parkinson’s disease

Gait-related disturbances adversely affect the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), a condition affecting millions worldwide.

8 Aug 2023

MINDWATCH technology reveals how everyday pleasures can boost brain power

Listening to music and drinking coffee are the sorts of everyday pleasures that can impact a person's brain activity in ways that improve cognitive performance, including in tasks requiring concentration and memory.

8 Aug 2023

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

In a landmark moment for the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's, a 5-year-old from Bellefontaine, Ohio, received the first dose of a recently approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy at Nationwide Children's Hospital, where the therapy was invented and initially tested.

8 Aug 2023

RAGE plays key role in cellular mechanisms of plasticity in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Published online ahead of print in the journal Oncogene , a study led by Josep Villanueva, an Investigator at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), shows that the receptor for advanced glycation end-product (RAGE) plays a key role in cellular mechanisms of plasticity in mesenchymal triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that transform epithelial cells into mesenchymal cells as potent drivers of cancer cell proliferation and tumor invasion.

8 Aug 2023

Mitochondrial protein structure activates cell's integrated stress response

Often referred to as the "powerhouses of the cell," mitochondria are well known for their role as energy suppliers, but these organelles are also critical for maintaining our overall health.

8 Aug 2023

Vaccinated people have lower levels of inflammatory markers after COVID-19 infection

In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers provide answers to whether COVID-19 vaccinations reduce sickness and mortality following infection with SARS-CoV-2.

8 Aug 2023

Study finds genetic overlap between IBS, gastrointestinal diseases, and psychiatric disorders

Researchers characterized the genetic architecture of IBS and investigated genetic overlap with gastrointestinal and psychiatric phenotypes.

8 Aug 2023

New AI platform could allow dentists to read radiograms with higher accuracy

An artificial intelligence (AI) platform could allow dentists and dental students to read radiograms (X-rays) with higher accuracy, helping them to better detect tooth decay and gum diseases.

8 Aug 2023

Medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing

In this interview, Master Bond describes the features and benefits of medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing.

From Master Bond Inc. 8 Aug 2023

Virginia Tech engages in three collaborative bioscience projects to address unmet health care needs

With funding from Virginia Catalyst, also known as the Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corp., Virginia Tech is engaged in three collaborative bioscience projects to address unmet health care needs in Virginia, according to Michael Friedlander, vice president for health sciences and technology at Virginia Tech.

8 Aug 2023

Seeking Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs, pharma giant courts Black influencers

Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has turned to influential Black Americans in pursuit of what would be a lucrative victory: having Medicare cover a new class of weight loss drugs, including the company's highly sought Wegovy, which can cost patients more than $1,000 a month.

8 Aug 2023

Hepatitis C treatment initiation found to be low among Medicaid recipients

While there are highly effective treatments for the hepatitis C virus (HCV), only 1 in 5 Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with HCV started treatment, according to a retrospective study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University's Ithaca campus.

8 Aug 2023

The future of medicine: Physicians need new skills to use AI in clinical decision making

As artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT find their way into everyday use, physicians will start to see these tools incorporated into their clinical practice to help them make important decisions on diagnosis and treatment of common medical conditions.

8 Aug 2023

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

Research from Saint Louis University School of Medicine finds that among patients 65 and older, a diagnosis of anxiety was significantly associated with an increased risk of dementia diagnosis, and benzodiazepine exposure was associated with a 28% increased risk of dementia.

7 Aug 2023

AI-based predictive tool could help guide treatment of cancer

Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have created an AI-based tool that uses tumor gene sequencing data to predict the primary source of a patient's cancer.

7 Aug 2023

Researchers develop new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock

Critically ill patients with circulatory shock-; when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to the rest of the body, often as a result of heart failure, sepsis, or hemorrhage-; require close monitoring and treatment, especially to maintain adequate blood pressure to prevent injury to important organs.

7 Aug 2023

UTHSC professor receives $2.56 million to continue glioblastoma research

Lawrence Pfeffer, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, recently was awarded $2.56 million from the National Cancer Institute over the next five years to identify and target molecular pathways that will enhance glioblastoma's sensitivity to currently approved drug therapies.

7 Aug 2023

Study provides the first comprehensive look of pediatric preventive cardiology care

Today in the U.S., a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) can wait close to a year to see a cardiologist because of high demand and limited resources.

7 Aug 2023

New antibody shows promise in reversing carfentanil overdoses

An antibody in single-chain fragment variable (scFv) format that binds to the powerful opioid carfentanil was shown to reverse signs of carfentanil overdose in preclinical tests conducted by scientists at Scripps Research.

7 Aug 2023

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Dendritic cells found to kill CD47-deficient T cells

Novel neuromodulation approach leads to gait improvements in patients with Parkinson’s disease

MINDWATCH technology reveals how everyday pleasures can boost brain power

Nationwide Children's Hospital pioneers new gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

RAGE plays key role in cellular mechanisms of plasticity in aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Mitochondrial protein structure activates cell's integrated stress response

Vaccinated people have lower levels of inflammatory markers after COVID-19 infection

Study finds genetic overlap between IBS, gastrointestinal diseases, and psychiatric disorders

New AI platform could allow dentists to read radiograms with higher accuracy

Medical grade adhesives for medical device manufacturing

Virginia Tech engages in three collaborative bioscience projects to address unmet health care needs

Seeking Medicare coverage for weight loss drugs, pharma giant courts Black influencers

Hepatitis C treatment initiation found to be low among Medicaid recipients

The future of medicine: Physicians need new skills to use AI in clinical decision making

SLU research finds link between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepine exposure and dementia in seniors

AI-based predictive tool could help guide treatment of cancer

Researchers develop new method for monitoring critically ill patients with circulatory shock

UTHSC professor receives $2.56 million to continue glioblastoma research

Study provides the first comprehensive look of pediatric preventive cardiology care

New antibody shows promise in reversing carfentanil overdoses

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