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Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo

Repurposed drug shows promise against endometriosis-related pain in animal model

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFenoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), successfully alleviated pain and inflammation in a rodent model of endo
Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide

Study identifies novel mechanism of glucose sensing by adipocytes in regulating thermogenesis and energy metabolism

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesThe proposed model for glucose sensing via CREBZF in the regulation of thermogenesis and energy homeostasis in adipose tissues. Targeting CREBZF may provide
Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff

Study finds moderately elevated fracture risk following use of sedative–hypnotics

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGlobal consumption data show that there is an increasing trend of sedative–hypnotic prescriptions, especially in more developed aff
Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic

Clinical presentation of IDDMSSD syndrome likely associated with molecular location of mutation in PAK1 gene

by Texas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine has expanded the clinical spectrum of a new epileptic
Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce

Researchers make mice a more powerful tool to study a wide range of human diseases

byJackson LaboratoryThe new protocol coaxes mouse stem cells to develop across multiple strains of mice, not just strain 129. This enables researchers to identify which strain best resemebles ce
Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear

Research may offer relief to migraine sufferers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaRoughly one in five women suffer from migraines, compared to fewer than one in 10 men. Credit: John DiJulia, University CommunicationsResear
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPoland's health authorities on Monday urgedpoliovaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPoland's health authorities on Monday urgedpoliovaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this
Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads

Off-label use of a common antibiotic to treat muscular dystrophy

byOsaka UniversityMechanisms of molecular pathology and erythromycin treatment in myotonic dystrophy type 1 In myotonic dystrophy type 1, aberrant RNA transcribed from the mutant DMPK gene leads
Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUltrasound mediated polymerization of acousto-sensitive biomaterials. Credit: Small Methods (2024). DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301197Research presents an advance

Scientists harness ultrasound for drug delivery and tissue implantation

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUltrasound mediated polymerization of acousto-sensitive biomaterials. Credit: Small Methods (2024). DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301197Research presents an advance
Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k

Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k
Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsPeople with chronic chest pain who received a coronary sinus reducer (CSR)—a stent thought to increase the amount of oxygen-r

Coronary sinus reducer relieves angina, but how it works remains unclear

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Towfiqu barbhuiya from PexelsPeople with chronic chest pain who received a coronary sinus reducer (CSR)—a stent thought to increase the amount of oxygen-r
Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

by Estonian Research CouncilDNA samples in Estonian Biobank. Photo by Renee Altrov. Credit: Renee AltrovApproximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these

Male infertility genetic study improves molecular diagnostics and personalized management of patients

by Estonian Research CouncilDNA samples in Estonian Biobank. Photo by Renee Altrov. Credit: Renee AltrovApproximately one in seven couples face difficulties conceiving a child naturally. Half of these