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New sensor technology measures THC levels in saliva

New sensor technology measures THC levels in saliva

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasOpen Circuit Potential of the sensing platform in PBS. Credit:The Analyst(2023). DOI: 10.1039/D3AN00522DUniversity of Texas at Dallas resea

New sensor technology measures THC levels in saliva

by Kim Horner,University of Texas at DallasOpen Circuit Potential of the sensing platform in PBS. Credit:The Analyst(2023). DOI: 10.1039/D3AN00522DUniversity of Texas at Dallas resea
MS stem cell treatment stabilises disease and reduced disability, trial shows

MS stem cell treatment stabilises disease and reduced disability, trial shows

Pioneering international research has found stem cell treatment in people with active multiple sclerosis stabilises the disease and improves disability.The first ever international large scale randomi

MS stem cell treatment stabilises disease and reduced disability, trial shows

Pioneering international research has found stem cell treatment in people with active multiple sclerosis stabilises the disease and improves disability.The first ever international large scale randomi
Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did

Topical tranexamic acid found inferior to intravenous administration

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdministering tranexamic acid (TxA), a drug used to reduce bleeding during heart surgery topically rather than intravenously did
Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng

Predicting correct dosage may improve success of drug repurposing

by Sarah Small,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Cell Reports Medicine(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101227Before a drug can be used to treat a disease, it must go through a leng
Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block
New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d
Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl
Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefits

Considering taking a weight-loss drug like Ozempic? Here are some potential risks and benefitsby Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter weight-loss d
Novel PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL cholesterol levels by more than half

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL cholesterol levels by more than half

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to s

Novel PCSK9 inhibitor cut LDL cholesterol levels by more than half

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmong patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to s
French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA French appeals court on Wednesday ordered pharmaceutical firm Servier to pay more than $460 million in damages over a scandal involving a diabetes drug linked to hu

French pharma firm ordered to pay millions over deadly diabetes drug

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA French appeals court on Wednesday ordered pharmaceutical firm Servier to pay more than $460 million in damages over a scandal involving a diabetes drug linked to hu
Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr