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Study validates multi-source data linkage for cancer survival estimates in China

Population-based cancer survival is a key metric in evaluating the effectiveness of national cancer control policies and interventions.

14 Oct 2024

Renowned pancreatic surgeon Dr. Katherine A. Morgan joins NYU Langone

Katherine A. Morgan, MD, recognized internationally for her expertise in pancreatic surgery, is joining NYU Langone Health as a professor in the Department of Surgery and as section chief of pancreas surgery in the Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.

14 Oct 2024

New study reveals declining nutrient intake among U.S. women of reproductive age

Researchers compare trends in nutrient consumption from dietary sources and supplements in pregnant and non-pregnant women in the United States.

14 Oct 2024

De novo antibody protein sequencing reveals novel functional and neutralizing antibodies post-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination

Rapid Novor has published a study that highlights the power of combining de novo antibody protein sequencing with conventional proteomics to uncover functional and neutralizing antibodies in human plasma following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

From Rapid Novor Inc 14 Oct 2024

Study highlights delays in care for pediatric trauma patients

Severely injured children who are brought to an emergency medical department by their parents or carers are often not seen as quickly as those who arrive at the hospital via ambulance, according to findings presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress on 14th October 2024.

14 Oct 2024

Climate change: A growing threat to emergency response

International experts in emergency medicine have warned that climate change is likely to have a severe impact on emergency services around the world. Despite this, few countries have assessed the scale of the impact or have a plan to deal with it.

13 Oct 2024

Chronic stress disrupts gut microbiota, promoting colorectal cancer growth

Cutting-edge research has uncovered how chronic stress disrupts the balance of gut microbiota to speed up the progression of colorectal cancer (CRC), opening new avenues for CRC prevention and treatment.

13 Oct 2024

Cycle ergometry reduces ICU stays and improves recovery in critically ill patients

Study found that ICU-based cycle ergometry may reduce the length of ICU and hospital stays while improving physical function without affecting mortality or causing adverse events.

13 Oct 2024

AI in medical imaging does not guarantee increased efficiency

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitals and patient care is steadily increasing. Especially in specialist areas with a high proportion of imaging, such as radiology, AI has long been part of everyday clinical practice.

12 Oct 2024

Emphasizing workforce diversity in the One Health approach

A new article highlights a critical issue in the One Health approach - an emerging global framework for tackling complex health challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.

12 Oct 2024

Pathway to a 50% reduction in premature deaths by 2050

A team of 50 leading international experts, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health (CIH), explored this question, resulting in clear, actionable, and achievable measures for achieving this ambitious goal worldwide.

12 Oct 2024

A comprehensive regulatory model to ensure safety and quality of medical devices

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The development of a comprehensive regulatory model for medical devices is essential to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of medical devices throughout their lifecycle, from design and development to post-market surveillance.

12 Oct 2024

Extended-stay hotels, a growing option for poor families, can lead to health problems for kids

As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one.

12 Oct 2024

Abortion emerges as most important election issue for young women, poll finds

Abortion has emerged as the most important issue in the November election for women under 30, according to a survey by KFF — a notable change since late spring, before Vice President Kamala Harris entered the presidential race.

12 Oct 2024

Research reveals misleading practices in alcohol industry apps

Alcohol industry-funded apps may use covert 'misinformation strategies', omit important public health information and could 'nudge' users towards drinking more alcohol, new research has found.

12 Oct 2024

Innovative nanodiscs offer less invasive method for deep brain stimulation

Novel magnetic nanodiscs could provide a much less invasive way of stimulating parts of the brain, paving the way for stimulation therapies without implants or genetic modification, MIT researchers report.

12 Oct 2024

Protein discovery offers insights into bone health and potential treatments for osteoporosis

Scientists have identified a protein that blocks the activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) by stopping them from maturing during the journey to sites of bone formation, a new study has found.

12 Oct 2024

Understanding the impact of sperm DNA damage on IVF pregnancy risks

For the first time, researchers have linked specific frequent defects in sperm to risk of pregnancy complications and negative impacts on the health of the baby.

12 Oct 2024

InnoProtein launches ProteinPioneers for sustainable alternatives

Ahead of World Algae Day (12th October), the EU-Funded project InnoProtein will celebrate the occasion by launching the #ProteinPioneers initiative. Europe faces a significant "protein gap," importing 70% of its protein-rich crops and 85% of its soybeans for both animal and human consumption.

12 Oct 2024

Understanding Hepatitis A virus spread through shellfish in the Philippines

Not much is known about the extent of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) contamination among Philippine communities, according to researchers, prompting an urgent call for further research and monitoring efforts.

12 Oct 2024