The long—and strange—history of testing menstrual blood for health conditions

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: public domainThere's good news for anyone who menstruates and doesn't like the needles involved in blood testing. In January 2024, the biotechnology

Updated on: August 06,2024

The long—and strange—history of testing menstrual blood for health conditions

by Helen King,The ConversationCredit: public domainThere's good news for anyone who menstruates and doesn't like the needles involved in blood testing. In January 2024, the biotechnology

Updated on:August 06,2024

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

Updated on: March 20,2024

Chronic inflammation and poverty are a 'double whammy' for mortality risk, finds study

by University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that people with chronic inflammation living in poverty have more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and n

Updated on:March 20,2024

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

Updated on: March 27,2024

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

Updated on:March 27,2024

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c

Updated on: January 26,2024

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c

Updated on:January 26,2024

Study: Solid organ transplant patients benefit from COVID-19 treatment

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterTix-Cil dosing and infections during the study period. The frequency and timing of Tix-Cil dosing and SARS-CoV-2 infections occurring in the study cohort is shown in

Updated on: January 26,2024

Study: Solid organ transplant patients benefit from COVID-19 treatment

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterTix-Cil dosing and infections during the study period. The frequency and timing of Tix-Cil dosing and SARS-CoV-2 infections occurring in the study cohort is shown in

Updated on:January 26,2024

Skeleton-wide study of blood cell formation offers new ways to treat blood cancers, infections

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterHow the number of production sites in the sternum can vary significantly by the type of stress on the system, such as blood loss, infection, ca

Updated on: March 30,2024

Skeleton-wide study of blood cell formation offers new ways to treat blood cancers, infections

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterHow the number of production sites in the sternum can vary significantly by the type of stress on the system, such as blood loss, infection, ca

Updated on:March 30,2024

First clinical trial of vosoritide for children with hypochondroplasia shows increased growth

byChildren's National HospitalStanding height SDS. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102591Vosoritide's first global Phase II study showed an average

Updated on: April 28,2024

First clinical trial of vosoritide for children with hypochondroplasia shows increased growth

byChildren's National HospitalStanding height SDS. Credit:eClinicalMedicine(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102591Vosoritide's first global Phase II study showed an average

Updated on:April 28,2024

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

Updated on: March 28,2024

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

Updated on:March 28,2024

Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei

Updated on: January 26,2024

Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei

Updated on:January 26,2024

Bowel Habits and Brain Power: Unveiling the Hidden Connection

Updated on: July 15,2024

Bowel Habits and Brain Power: Unveiling the Hidden Connection

Updated on:July 15,2024

Drug-drug interactions seen in 21.4% of children with medication exposure

by Elana GotkineMore than 20% of children with two or more medication exposures experience major drug-drug interactions (DDIs) annually, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inPediatrics

Updated on: January 26,2024

Drug-drug interactions seen in 21.4% of children with medication exposure

by Elana GotkineMore than 20% of children with two or more medication exposures experience major drug-drug interactions (DDIs) annually, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inPediatrics

Updated on:January 26,2024

Study finds embryos in hungry mouse moms postpone development

byThe Company of BiologistsA mouse embryo (blastocyst) that has paused its development due to nutrient depletion. Credit: Jiajia YeIt's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short,

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study finds embryos in hungry mouse moms postpone development

byThe Company of BiologistsA mouse embryo (blastocyst) that has paused its development due to nutrient depletion. Credit: Jiajia YeIt's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short,

Updated on:April 28,2024