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Australian researchers develop new technique to uncover genes involved in congenital heart disease

One in every 100 babies is born with a congenital heart disease (CHD), and CHD is the major cause of death in newborns – however the genetic cause of these developmental disorders is not fully understood, hindering the development of accurate pre-natal genetic testing.

15 Dec 2021

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment quickly resolves severe breathing difficulties in COVID-19 patients

High pressure (hyperbaric) oxygen resolves severe breathing difficulties in COVID-19 patients much more quickly than standard therapy, taking an average of 3 rather than 9 days, reveal the results of a small comparative clinical trial published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

15 Dec 2021

Engineering of brain-mimetic injectable hydrogel scaffolds with self-healing properties

A team of scientists bioengineered a physiologically relevant, brain mimetic 3D scaffold for culturing neuronal cells.

15 Dec 2021

Survey finds increase in American adults skipping medical care due to cost

Nearly one-third (30%) of Americans skipped needed medical care in the past three months due to cost, the highest reported number since the COVID-19 pandemic began and a threefold increase from March to October, according to the latest survey from the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization West Health and Gallup, the global analytics and advice firm.

14 Dec 2021

Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers directly compare the diagnostic sensitivity of self-collected samples.

14 Dec 2021

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

A recent study recently demonstrates the endosomal transport of nanoparticle-based formulations for the effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics.

14 Dec 2021

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

Colorectal cancer is the second-most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Despite the availability of several effective screening tests, colorectal cancer screening rates remain below national goals.

14 Dec 2021

11 exceptional recipients of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award announced

The Lupus Research Alliance proudly announced today 11 research grant recipients in the U.S. and around the world of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award which will fund wide ranging areas from probing the development and progression of lupus to pointing to potential personalized therapies.

14 Dec 2021

"Supermere" discovery may offer clues to earlier diagnoses and treatment of several diseases

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a "supermere," which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and even COVID-19.

14 Dec 2021

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Adopting superhero behaviors such as maintaining physical activity and strong social connections may improve health later in life, a University of Queensland study has found.

14 Dec 2021

Non-surgical approach can be a routine treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis cases

With numerous recent studies demonstrating that antibiotics work as well as surgery for most uncomplicated appendicitis cases, the non-surgical approach can now be considered a routine option, according to a review article in JAMA.

14 Dec 2021

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

A drug combination can safely prevent transplanted stem cells, known as a graft, from attacking the recipient's body, allowing them to develop into healthy new blood and immune cells, a new study shows.

14 Dec 2021

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

Women who live in urban and rural areas get screened for breast cancer at similar rates, but rural women get screened for colorectal cancer at significantly lower rates than their urban counterparts, new research reveals.

14 Dec 2021

Flawed genetic switches could be at the origin of malformations or developmental diseases

Embryonic development follows delicate stages: for everything to go well, many genes must coordinate their activity according to a very meticulous scheme and tempo. This precision mechanism sometimes fails, leading to more or less disabling malformations.

14 Dec 2021

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on why a fecal transplant can benefit patients with dangerous recurrent C. difficile infections – and suggests a way to improve patient outcomes.

14 Dec 2021

With overdose deaths surging, advocates on the ground push for over-the-counter naloxone

Louise Vincent figures her group, the North Carolina Survivors Union, saves at least 1,690 lives a year.

14 Dec 2021

Study may offer insights into novel therapeutic strategies to treat COVID-19 related blood clots

Blood clots or thromboembolic complications in patients with COVID-19 are associated with increased levels of various proteins that cause blood to clot, compared with people with blood clots unrelated to COVID-19, according to a small study by Yale Cancer Center researchers.

14 Dec 2021

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Australian researchers develop new technique to uncover genes involved in congenital heart disease

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment quickly resolves severe breathing difficulties in COVID-19 patients

Engineering of brain-mimetic injectable hydrogel scaffolds with self-healing properties

Survey finds increase in American adults skipping medical care due to cost

Self-collected samples on par with gold standard for detection of SARS-CoV-2

Recycling tubular endosomes are associated with effective delivery of mRNA-based therapeutics, study finds

Study assesses health care providers' preferences, practices related to colorectal cancer screening

11 exceptional recipients of the 2021 Lupus Innovation Award announced

"Supermere" discovery may offer clues to earlier diagnoses and treatment of several diseases

Adopting superhero behaviors may improve quality of life in older age

Non-surgical approach can be a routine treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis cases

New drug combination may prevent GvHD after stem cell transplantation for blood cancers

Research reveals lower rates of colorectal cancer screening among rural women

Flawed genetic switches could be at the origin of malformations or developmental diseases

UVA research sheds light on why fecal transplant can benefit patients with C. difficile infections

With overdose deaths surging, advocates on the ground push for over-the-counter naloxone

Study may offer insights into novel therapeutic strategies to treat COVID-19 related blood clots

Case report highlights limitations of remote monitoring for early detection of CRM device battery failure

Lymphoma patients can benefit from early CAR T treatment, study shows

AI tool can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures in ulcerative colitis

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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