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FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab

FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab
New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred
Researchers heal heavy metal poisoning from implants

Researchers heal heavy metal poisoning from implants

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutA representative of IHC micrograph depicting cobalt group sample at day 14. The cropped image shows tissue inflammation/deterioration represented by coloc

Researchers heal heavy metal poisoning from implants

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutA representative of IHC micrograph depicting cobalt group sample at day 14. The cropped image shows tissue inflammation/deterioration represented by coloc
Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b
New study reveals unexpected consequences of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

New study reveals unexpected consequences of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration displays the workflow for determining the frequency of the genomic deletion of the PAPSS2-PTEN locus and associated cellular consequences in single-

New study reveals unexpected consequences of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic illustration displays the workflow for determining the frequency of the genomic deletion of the PAPSS2-PTEN locus and associated cellular consequences in single-
Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste

Experimental antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease heads for human safety trials

FEBRUARY 29, 2024by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman safety trials of a novel antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease developed by Northeaste
New prescription drugs typically sold first in US: Report

New prescription drugs typically sold first in US: Report

by RAND CorporationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost new prescription drugs are sold first in the U.S. before they reach other nations, but ultimately important medications are sold across mo

New prescription drugs typically sold first in US: Report

by RAND CorporationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost new prescription drugs are sold first in the U.S. before they reach other nations, but ultimately important medications are sold across mo
New anti-tumor drug TR128 approved for clinical trial

New anti-tumor drug TR128 approved for clinical trial

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTR128 capsule, a new drug for the treatment of advanced malignant solid tumors, has been approved by the National Medi

New anti-tumor drug TR128 approved for clinical trial

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTR128 capsule, a new drug for the treatment of advanced malignant solid tumors, has been approved by the National Medi
Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts
Automated, cost-effective production of mRNA vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics

Automated, cost-effective production of mRNA vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics

by Fabienne Bäcker,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftAutomated production technologies for mRNA-based vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics. Credit: Fraunhofer IZImRNA-based vaccines and gene/cell

Automated, cost-effective production of mRNA vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics

by Fabienne Bäcker,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftAutomated production technologies for mRNA-based vaccines as well as cell and gene therapeutics. Credit: Fraunhofer IZImRNA-based vaccines and gene/cell