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New KITHealthTech aims to push digitalization in the healthcare sector

Digitalization does not only affect private life and work, but also influences and changes the entire healthcare sector. Sustainable progress in medical technology to preserve health will require increased collaboration of citizens, physicians, and researchers in future.

21 Mar 2023

Kids with autism receive vision screening less often than other children

Young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despite high risk for serious eye disorders, according to a study by Nemours Children's Health published today in Pediatrics.

21 Mar 2023

UTSW expert advises screening by 55 for people with family history of age-related macular degeneration

Patients with a family history of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of permanent vision loss in those older than 60, should visit an ophthalmologist by age 55 to be screened for signs of the disease, advises an expert at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

21 Mar 2023

Sleep disorders contribute to cognitive dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis

For women with multiple sclerosis who report cognitive dysfunction -; one of the most common and disabling symptoms of the disease -; sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea may contribute to the perceived decline, a Michigan Medicine study suggests.

21 Mar 2023

AAN selects UC San Francisco neurologist to receive 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award

Jon Kleen, MD, PhD, UC San Francisco neurologist, epileptologist and neuroscientist, has been chosen by the American Academy of Neurology to receive its 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award. He is being honored for his outstanding contributions in clinical research and leadership in the treatment of epilepsy.

21 Mar 2023

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

In humanity's ongoing quest for the elixir of life, the science keeps pointing to stem cells. Research increasingly shows that maintaining stem cell fitness promotes a long healthspan, and new findings show keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step.

21 Mar 2023

Einstein and Montefiore receive $30 million NIH grant to advance translational science and health equity

Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Health System have received a seven-year, $30 million grant from the National Institutes of Healthto continue support for the Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein and Montefiore.

21 Mar 2023

People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

There's little evidence to suggest that children conceived as a result of fertility treatment are at any greater risk of pregnancy complications or worse birth outcomes than their naturally conceived peers, finds a long-term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 Mar 2023

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

A series of new measures will be introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with support from partners to make it faster and easier to gain approval and to run clinical trials in the UK.

21 Mar 2023

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

In experiments with mice and humans, a team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers says it has identified a particular intestinal immune cell that impacts the gut microbiome, which in turn may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression.

21 Mar 2023

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

In this interview, we speak to Subodh Nimkar, Marketing Director at Gator Bio, about their latest technology, Gator Pro which allows for fast, reliable, and high-quality data.

From Gator Bio, Inc. 21 Mar 2023

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

A new UCLA-led study suggests that advanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for the rare and deadly genetic disease CD3 delta severe combined immunodeficiency.

21 Mar 2023

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reviewed the beneficial properties of green tea in alleviating symptoms of benign gynecological disorders.

21 Mar 2023

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Research published today in the JAMA Internal Medicine finds that developing postoperative delirium is associated with a 40% faster rate of cognitive decline over those who do not develop delirium.

20 Mar 2023

Shorter ejaculation abstinence times linked to better reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments

Researchers evaluate the association between ejaculatory abstinence time, rates of pregnancies and live births, and DNA fragmentation.

20 Mar 2023

Playing tackle football at an early age increases risk for brain decline later

The degenerative brain disease known as CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, has become a specter haunting football.

20 Mar 2023

Study: Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results immediately from online medical portals

Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results as soon as they are available on online medical portals, even if it means viewing the results prior to discussing them with their doctor, a new study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern and Vanderbilt University medical centers reports.

20 Mar 2023

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Muscle degeneration, the most prevalent cause of frailty in hereditary diseases and aging, could be caused by a deficiency in one key enzyme in a lipid biosynthesis pathway.

20 Mar 2023

Leaving lymph nodes intact until after immunotherapy could boost efficacy against solid tumors

Cancer treatment routinely involves taking out lymph nodes near the tumor in case they contain metastatic cancer cells.

20 Mar 2023

SARS-CoV-2 infection damages the CD8+ T cell response to vaccination

The magnitude and quality of a key immune cell's response to vaccination with two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine were considerably lower in people with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to people without prior infection, a study has found.

20 Mar 2023

Medicine News and Research

New KITHealthTech aims to push digitalization in the healthcare sector

Kids with autism receive vision screening less often than other children

UTSW expert advises screening by 55 for people with family history of age-related macular degeneration

Sleep disorders contribute to cognitive dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis

AAN selects UC San Francisco neurologist to receive 2023 Dreifuss-Penry Epilepsy Award

Keeping stem cells clean and tidy is an integral step to promoting a long healthspan

Einstein and Montefiore receive $30 million NIH grant to advance translational science and health equity

People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

Study highlights the role of intestinal T cells in modifying psychological stress responses

Snapping at new biotech breakthroughs with Gator Pro

Avanced genome editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for CD3 delta SCID

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

Delirium linked with 40% acceleration in the rate of cognitive decline

Shorter ejaculation abstinence times linked to better reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments

Playing tackle football at an early age increases risk for brain decline later

Study: Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results immediately from online medical portals

Research shows the role of PCYT2-mediated lipid synthesis in vertebrate muscle health

Leaving lymph nodes intact until after immunotherapy could boost efficacy against solid tumors

SARS-CoV-2 infection damages the CD8+ T cell response to vaccination

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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