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Study shows weakened brain connections in young people at risk of bipolar disorder

A study that showed changes in the brain in those at risk of developing bipolar disorder raises new hope about early intervention.

30 Mar 2022

The Endocrine Society announces launch of JCEM Case Reports journal

The Endocrine Society announced it will launch a new open access, online-only journal featuring reports on clinical cases and clinical problem solving from across the field of endocrinology.

29 Mar 2022

Caffeine could be a therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the ADHD symptoms

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a psychiatric pathology for which diagnosis has increased exponentially over the last 20 years.

29 Mar 2022

Risk for anaphylaxis higher with two intravenous iron formulations

Two products commonly administered intravenously to replenish iron levels in the body have a much higher chance of provoking a severe allergic attack, according to Rutgers researchers who conducted a study analyzing the medical records in a large database of older, Medicare patients.

29 Mar 2022

New tissue-clearing method could speed the study of many disease-related biological processes

Scientists at Scripps Research have unveiled a new tissue-clearing method for rendering large biological samples transparent.

29 Mar 2022

U-M virtual event series aims to explore racialized disparities stemming from the pandemic

The University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy is kicking off a virtual event series with a discussion about the local impact of safety nets on communities of color during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 Mar 2022

$4 million program launched to find transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome

Researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute are launching a $4 million program to find transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome. The rare genetic condition causes developmental delays and can affect the brain, heart, gastrointestinal system and more.

29 Mar 2022

New COVID Recovery Clinic launched by Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC has launched its COVID Recovery Clinic, a multidisciplinary program led by a core team of clinicians specializing in primary care, pulmonology and physical therapy.

29 Mar 2022

Researchers discover a four-protein complex that may play key role in generating ribosomes

UT Southwestern researchers have identified a four-protein complex that appears to play a key role in generating ribosomes – organelles that serve as protein factories for cells – as well as a surprising part in neurodevelopmental disorders.

29 Mar 2022

Penn researchers generate functional CAR T cells with enhanced anti-tumor potency in 24 hours

A new approach from Penn Medicine researchers could cut the time it takes to alter patients' immune cells for infusion back into the body to find and attack cancer.

29 Mar 2022

Researchers find possible window of opportunity to target astrocyte abnormalities during ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects as many as 30,000 people in the United States, with 5,000 new cases diagnosed each year. It weakens muscles over time, impacting physical function and ultimately leading to death.

29 Mar 2022

HRC Foundation honors Penn Medicine for dedication and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion

Penn Medicine's hospitals have been honored by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, for its dedication and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.

29 Mar 2022

NYU Langone Health appoints minimally invasive surgery expert as director of gynecology services

Seeking to expand access to quality gynecologic care in Brooklyn, NYU Langone Health has appointed Hye-Chun Hur, MD, MPH, a prominent minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, as director of gynecology services at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn and vice chair for faculty development in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

29 Mar 2022

Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in acute-care utilization by pediatric asthma patients

Black children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak either English or Spanish) were more likely to visit CHCs for acute, chronic, and preventive care overall, according to a new, large study.

29 Mar 2022

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Study shows weakened brain connections in young people at risk of bipolar disorder

The Endocrine Society announces launch of JCEM Case Reports journal

Caffeine could be a therapeutic arsenal to alleviate some of the ADHD symptoms

Risk for anaphylaxis higher with two intravenous iron formulations

New tissue-clearing method could speed the study of many disease-related biological processes

U-M virtual event series aims to explore racialized disparities stemming from the pandemic

$4 million program launched to find transformative therapies for ADNP syndrome

New COVID Recovery Clinic launched by Keck Medicine of USC

Researchers discover a four-protein complex that may play key role in generating ribosomes

Penn researchers generate functional CAR T cells with enhanced anti-tumor potency in 24 hours

Researchers find possible window of opportunity to target astrocyte abnormalities during ALS treatment

HRC Foundation honors Penn Medicine for dedication and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion

NYU Langone Health appoints minimally invasive surgery expert as director of gynecology services

Study reveals racial and ethnic disparities in acute-care utilization by pediatric asthma patients

Good hydration may be linked with reduced risk of heart failure

Potential new therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer discovered

Disinfectant use by pregnant women may increase risk for asthma and eczema in children

Common protein found in neurodegenerative diseases forms amyloid filaments in an age-dependent manner

New study highlights the need for UK-US collaboration to address global cancer burden

Study provides further assurances about the safety of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy

Decoding Cannabis: Differentiating Hemp and Marijuana

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

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