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AHA announces additional research network funding to address lack of diversity, equity in clinical trials

The American Heart Association -; the world's leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives -; has announced an additional $4 million grant to add a sixth scientific research center and bring total funding to its Strategically-Focused Research Network (SFRN) on the Science of Diversity in Clinical Trials to $24 million.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

An international team of researchers has uncovered a new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body, providing a potential new target to stop metastasis, which is responsible for 90 per cent of cancer deaths.

5 Dec 2022

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

Company claims are leaping ahead of medical science in promoting the use of smartwatches to screen for heart rhythm disorders.

5 Dec 2022

3D printing can aid in the production of radiopharmaceuticals

Radioisotopes essential for modern diagnostics, such as molybdenum-99, are produced in only a few nuclear research reactors in the world. Flat, thin uranium targets play a key role in the molybdenum production process.

5 Dec 2022

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Paying cash to people with obesity for losing a specific amount of weight or completing weight-reducing activities works better than offering stand-alone free tools, such as weight-loss programs, diet books, and wearable fitness trackers, a new study shows.

5 Dec 2022

Study explores practical pathways to motherhood in women with oncogene-driven lung cancer

New research from the University of Colorado (CU) Cancer Center highlights the need for additional data collection for women hoping to have successful pregnancies while undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

5 Dec 2022

Study examines whether cortisone-like medicine can reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty

Results from a study by Henry Ford Health orthopedic researchers is the latest of several high-powered studies geared toward effectively managing pain and decreasing opioids use after total knee replacement surgery.

5 Dec 2022

New insights into how the circadian clock influences T cell responses to vaccination

Research by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has provided new insights into the mechanism behind how our circadian 24-hour body clock influences our immune response to vaccines, depending on the time of day.

5 Dec 2022

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, affects some 8 million people worldwide. More than a third develop severe heart or digestive problems with a heightened risk of death.

5 Dec 2022

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

A six-month study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that the use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.

5 Dec 2022

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts can provide tips for managing mental health amid the holiday season

The holidays are usually a time for joy and celebration. But, this merry season can be stressful for some folks.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers examine hesitancy to use evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety disorders

Both medication and a specific form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are proven evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders.

5 Dec 2022

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Assisted living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older adults and should focus more on residents' medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel of experts.

5 Dec 2022

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

Lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines have recently emerged as a promising strategy for the prevention and treatment of cancers, as well as infectious diseases.

4 Dec 2022

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

One in nine women in the developed world will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life. The prevalence of breast cancer is increasing, an effect caused in part by the modern lifestyle and increased lifespans.

2 Dec 2022

Study assesses the prevalence of residual lung abnormalities following COVID-19 hospitalization

In a new study published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, researchers sought to determine the percentage of COVID-19 patients discharged from the hospital who had a type of fibrotic lung damage, known as interstitial lung disease, that requires ongoing follow-up care.

2 Dec 2022

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

Researchers reviewed how dietary fibers modulate the composition and function of gut microbiota.

2 Dec 2022

New tool may help better predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease

predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease in the United States.

2 Dec 2022

Sharp increase in B cell population can prevent intestinal healing

B cells are critical to the proper functioning of the immune system. However, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that they can sometimes do more harm than good, as their numbers greatly increase after bowel damage, preventing the tissue from healing.

2 Dec 2022

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

Home-based continuous glucose monitoring for diabetics up to now has had to trade ease of use, low cost, and portability for a somewhat lower sensitivity-;and thus accuracy-;compared to similar systems in clinics or hospitals.

2 Dec 2022

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AHA announces additional research network funding to address lack of diversity, equity in clinical trials

Researchers discover new mechanism that enables cancer cells to move throughout the body

Smartwatches used to screen for heart rhythm disorders need more scientific evaluation

3D printing can aid in the production of radiopharmaceuticals

Financial incentives effective in boosting weight loss among low-income populations

Study explores practical pathways to motherhood in women with oncogene-driven lung cancer

Study examines whether cortisone-like medicine can reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty

New insights into how the circadian clock influences T cell responses to vaccination

Discovery offers an avenue for development of novel therapies for Chagas disease

Home air purifiers can improve markers of cardiovascular health in people with COPD

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts can provide tips for managing mental health amid the holiday season

Researchers examine hesitancy to use evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety disorders

Assisted living facilities pressed to address growing needs of older, sicker residents

Researchers develop potent yet low-inflammatory mRNA cancer vaccine vectors

AI could make doctors’ work simpler, faster, and more precise

Study assesses the prevalence of residual lung abnormalities following COVID-19 hospitalization

Exploring the effects of dietary fiber on gut microbiome and inflammatory diseases

New tool may help better predict resistance to immunoglobulin therapy among children with Kawasaki disease

Sharp increase in B cell population can prevent intestinal healing

Novel biosensor enhances performance of home-based continuous glucose monitoring

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Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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