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New study aims to define the progeria phenome

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes
Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m

Lab tests show THC potency inflated on retail marijuana in Colorado

by Anna Schwabe,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCannabis flower sold in Colorado claims to contain much more tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, than it actually does, according to m
Use of anticoagulant drug after aortic valve replacement lowers mortality risk, study finds

Use of anticoagulant drug after aortic valve replacement lowers mortality risk, study finds

by ByJay Furst,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.08.012Patients who received the anticoagulant drug warfarin after biopr

Use of anticoagulant drug after aortic valve replacement lowers mortality risk, study finds

by ByJay Furst,Mayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:Mayo Clinic Proceedings(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.08.012Patients who received the anticoagulant drug warfarin after biopr
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe
AI Tool Accurately Estimates Gestational Age from Ultrasound

AI Tool Accurately Estimates Gestational Age from Ultrasound

Can novice clinicians accurately estimate gestational age using a low-cost, battery-powered ultrasonography probe with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) image interpretation?

AI Tool Accurately Estimates Gestational Age from Ultrasound

Can novice clinicians accurately estimate gestational age using a low-cost, battery-powered ultrasonography probe with integrated artificial intelligence (AI) image interpretation?
Making clinical guidelines work for large language models

Making clinical guidelines work for large language models

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityExample of a clinical decision support system integrated with large language models. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01091-

Making clinical guidelines work for large language models

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityExample of a clinical decision support system integrated with large language models. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01091-
Microbiome-based technologies drive multibillion-dollar market

Microbiome-based technologies drive multibillion-dollar market

by André Julião,FAPESPNew research field promises to transform food production and treatment of diseases. A global panel of experts unified concepts to define research priorities and offer basis

Microbiome-based technologies drive multibillion-dollar market

by André Julião,FAPESPNew research field promises to transform food production and treatment of diseases. A global panel of experts unified concepts to define research priorities and offer basis
An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh

An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOne in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll sh
Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con
FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

by Robin FosterA California company has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve MDMA, the active ingredient in party drugs like molly and ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stre

FDA asked to consider party drug MDMA as treatment for PTSD

by Robin FosterA California company has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve MDMA, the active ingredient in party drugs like molly and ecstasy, as a treatment for post-traumatic stre
Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit:

Mouse study successfully regenerates thyroid glands in the spleen

by Nanjing University School of Life SciencesSchematic description of intra-splenic thyroid regeneration (left) and staining images of reconstructed thyroid tissues within the spleen (right). Credit: