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Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

by British Medical JournalMeningiomas are graded by microscopic appearance, rate of growth and tendency to invade other tissues. Credit: National Cancer InstituteProlonged use of certain progesto

Prolonged use of certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumor risk

by British Medical JournalMeningiomas are graded by microscopic appearance, rate of growth and tendency to invade other tissues. Credit: National Cancer InstituteProlonged use of certain progesto
Research explores liberalization of medical marijuana and mental health in the US

Research explores liberalization of medical marijuana and mental health in the US

by University of BaselRegulation of (medical) marijuana across US states at the end of 2018. Credit:Health Economics, Policy and Law(2024). DOI: 10.1017/S1744133124000033The approval

Research explores liberalization of medical marijuana and mental health in the US

by University of BaselRegulation of (medical) marijuana across US states at the end of 2018. Credit:Health Economics, Policy and Law(2024). DOI: 10.1017/S1744133124000033The approval
The double-edge sword of CRISPR application for in vivo studies

The double-edge sword of CRISPR application for in vivo studies

by Impact Journals LLCWorkflow illustration. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28459A new editorial paper titled "The double-edge sword of CRISPR application for in vi

The double-edge sword of CRISPR application for in vivo studies

by Impact Journals LLCWorkflow illustration. Credit:Oncotarget(2023). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28459A new editorial paper titled "The double-edge sword of CRISPR application for in vi
Call to reduce repeat 'within-episode' antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections in primary care

Call to reduce repeat 'within-episode' antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections in primary care

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the use of repeat antibiotic prescriptions for the same respiratory tract infection (RTI) episode—known as repeat &

Call to reduce repeat 'within-episode' antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections in primary care

byUniversity of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the use of repeat antibiotic prescriptions for the same respiratory tract infection (RTI) episode—known as repeat &
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
Researchers design novel drug delivery system that could reverse Alzheimer's disease impact

Researchers design novel drug delivery system that could reverse Alzheimer's disease impact

FEBRUARY 21, 2024byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChirality inversion mechanisms. Scheme and TEM images (a) of Fmoc-FFFF-PEG2 prepared at RT, or heated to 37 and 40 °C to track the c

Researchers design novel drug delivery system that could reverse Alzheimer's disease impact

FEBRUARY 21, 2024byUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillChirality inversion mechanisms. Scheme and TEM images (a) of Fmoc-FFFF-PEG2 prepared at RT, or heated to 37 and 40 °C to track the c
Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost patients with type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin—the go-to primary drug for gluco

Nearly 40% of type 2 diabetes patients stop taking their second-line medication, finds study

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost patients with type 2 diabetes will end up needing to add a second-line medication after metformin—the go-to primary drug for gluco
Leveraging AI to Enhance Early Detection and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Leveraging AI to Enhance Early Detection and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Recent findings from a study published in the JAMA Ophthalmology have shed light on the underutilized potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing diabetic retinopathy (DR), despite its proven effectiveness.

Leveraging AI to Enhance Early Detection and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Recent findings from a study published in the JAMA Ophthalmology have shed light on the underutilized potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing diabetic retinopathy (DR), despite its proven effectiveness.
Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP

Organs-on-chips provide insights into molecular mechanisms of disease, facilitate design of newer treatment strategies

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.An illustration of organ-on-chip simulating the biological microenvironment. Credit:Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.14218/JERP
Plant compound used in traditional medicine may help fight tuberculosis

Plant compound used in traditional medicine may help fight tuberculosis

by Katie Bohn,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Journal of Ethnopharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118500A compound found in African wormwood—a plant used medicinally for

Plant compound used in traditional medicine may help fight tuberculosis

by Katie Bohn,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit:Journal of Ethnopharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118500A compound found in African wormwood—a plant used medicinally for
Patients with common form of acute myeloid leukemia report better quality of life when treated with quizartinib

Patients with common form of acute myeloid leukemia report better quality of life when treated with quizartinib

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Cente

Patients with common form of acute myeloid leukemia report better quality of life when treated with quizartinib

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Cente
Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG