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Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

MicroRNA (miRNA) molecules in pancreatic islets have been thought to play important roles in type 2 diabetes, but until now scientists have not confidently identified which miRNAs are associated with the disease in humans.

10 Feb 2023

β-damascone can function as an efficient modulator of dendritic cell-mediated functions

Dendritic cells (DCs) are important players of the immune system with important functions such as the identification of infectious pathogens, production of cytokines (chemical signalers of the immune system), presentation of antigens to activate T-cells, and more.

10 Feb 2023

Study: Single dose of common antibiotic given during labor reduces the risk of maternal death or sepsis

Sepsis -; a severe infection in the body that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death -; is among the top causes of maternal deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

10 Feb 2023

Personalizing CAR-T cell stimulation during manufacturing can enhance its functionality

New adoptive T cell therapies -; in which T cells, the immune system's natural hunters patrolling the body for foreign adversaries, are retrieved from cancer-riddled patients, super-charged and amplified outside the body, and then infused back into the same patient -; are changing the prospects of cancer patients.

10 Feb 2023

Morristown Medical Center reaches significant milestone of performing over 4,000 TAVR

Morristown Medical Center's Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute's structural heart program reached a significant milestone of performing over 4,000 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures with well over 650 in 2022 alone.

10 Feb 2023

Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently

Megan Zawacki started working at St. Peter's Health in Helena, Montana, in 2020 as a physician assistant trained in treating addiction.

10 Feb 2023

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

The brain floats in a sea of fluid that cushions it against injury, supplies it with nutrients and carries away waste.

10 Feb 2023

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

A single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin can help protect mothers from dangerous sepsis infections and death during vaginal childbirth, a sweeping new international study from a UVA Health scientist and his collaborators has found.

9 Feb 2023

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

In a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, researchers used the TOGETHER platform trial protocol to perform a phase III randomized controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the effectiveness of pegylated interferon (IFN) lambda (λ) therapy in outpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Canada and Brazil.

9 Feb 2023

UVA researchers discover a key trigger for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a key trigger for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a mysterious condition that causes fat to build up in the liver for no clear reason.

9 Feb 2023

Study examines long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports

Not enough is understood about the long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports.

9 Feb 2023

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

A new review in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology aimed to describe the definitions of carbohydrate-restricted dietary patterns, the potential benefits related to cardiometabolic risk factors, and whether healthcare professionals should consider it for glycemic management and weight loss.

9 Feb 2023

Remote symptom reporting systems may offer a solution to reduce outpatient waiting lists

Digital systems for patients to monitor and report symptoms remotely may offer a solution to reduce outpatient waiting lists, according to a new review published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.

9 Feb 2023

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Researchers in the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) at the University of Calgary in collaboration with the Canadian CHILD Study have found a link between the diversity, or number, of fungal species in the infant gut and the body-mass index (BMI) of infants.

9 Feb 2023

Medicine News and Research

Scientists identify miRNAs associated with type 2 diabetes in humans

β-damascone can function as an efficient modulator of dendritic cell-mediated functions

Study: Single dose of common antibiotic given during labor reduces the risk of maternal death or sepsis

Personalizing CAR-T cell stimulation during manufacturing can enhance its functionality

Morristown Medical Center reaches significant milestone of performing over 4,000 TAVR

Montana considers allowing physician assistants to practice independently

Disruptions to the normal fllow of brain fluid linked to neurological conditions

Single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin decreases sepsis and death risk during childbirth

Pegylated interferon lambda shows good efficacy against COVID-19

UVA researchers discover a key trigger for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Study examines long-term relationship between brain health, concussion history and sports

Can carbohydrate be reduced too low for weight loss, and glycemic control?

Remote symptom reporting systems may offer a solution to reduce outpatient waiting lists

Researchers find link between fungal microbes in infant gut and body-mass index

Computer software can predict what happens when certain gene networks are disrupted

3D architecture ofAedes aegypti’s chromosomes may offer clues on gene expression, regulation

New formulation can provide up to six months of full protection against HIV

New milestones for the treatment of hemophilia

Using patches of synthetic skin to test blood-sucking behavior of mosquitoes

Protein activity found to be more dysregulated in the blood of patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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