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Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters

Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters

Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from cathetersA view of the Bladdersafe mobile app available for free from the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor team that has led effort

Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from catheters

Many hospitals still don't do enough to prevent UTIs from cathetersA view of the Bladdersafe mobile app available for free from the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor team that has led effort
Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathways

Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathways

Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathwaysNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from

Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathways

Sickle cell pain may involve previously unrecognized biological pathwaysNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from
C. diff carriers without symptoms fuel most transmission in cancer wards, model finds

C. diff carriers without symptoms fuel most transmission in cancer wards, model finds

C. diff carriers without symptoms fuel most transmission in cancer wards, model findsby Tracey PeakeA visualization of the stochastic transmission network model. Credit: Infection Control & Hospit

C. diff carriers without symptoms fuel most transmission in cancer wards, model finds

C. diff carriers without symptoms fuel most transmission in cancer wards, model findsby Tracey PeakeA visualization of the stochastic transmission network model. Credit: Infection Control & Hospit
Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of gland

Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of gland

Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of glandSingle cell sequencing and histopathology of zone-specific tissues collected from cancer-free

Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of gland

Newly identified prostate cell type may help explain why enlarged prostate develops in one region of glandSingle cell sequencing and histopathology of zone-specific tissues collected from cancer-free
Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research

Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE)Selective modification of substrate by GnT-V in polarized kidney tissue in mice. Credit:iScience(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113894Glycans are importan

Glycosylation enzyme selectivity in mouse kidneys shows promise for future disease research

by Institute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE)Selective modification of substrate by GnT-V in polarized kidney tissue in mice. Credit:iScience(2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2025.113894Glycans are importan
New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityA histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller Universit

New lab-made antibody matches IVIG effectiveness at lower doses in mice

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityA histology showing the ankle joint of a mouse four days after receiving the new antibody treatment, V11 sFc. Credit: Ravetch lab, . Rockefeller Universit
Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

by COPD FoundationSelf-reported symptoms by disease group and sex. Credit:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation(2025). DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0620Men and women with

Men, women face different challenges with COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease

by COPD FoundationSelf-reported symptoms by disease group and sex. Credit:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation(2025). DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2025.0620Men and women with
Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

by Elana GotkineFor digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Oncology.Yiwen Zha

Physical activity levels linked to risk for digestive system cancers

by Elana GotkineFor digestive system cancers (DSCs), higher physical activity levels are associated with lower risk and mortality, according to a studypublishedonline Oct. 30 inJAMA Oncology.Yiwen Zha
Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologysummarizes the multiple benefits of sport participation for people with cerebral palsy. The authors prese

Parasports provide a range of benefits for people with cerebral palsy

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologysummarizes the multiple benefits of sport participation for people with cerebral palsy. The authors prese
How do brains stay stable, and when might a dose of flexibility be helpful?

How do brains stay stable, and when might a dose of flexibility be helpful?

bySalk InstituteAstrocytes in the mouse visual cortex. Credit: Salk InstituteYoung minds are easily molded. Each new experience rewires a child's brain circuitry, adding and removing synaptic conn

How do brains stay stable, and when might a dose of flexibility be helpful?

bySalk InstituteAstrocytes in the mouse visual cortex. Credit: Salk InstituteYoung minds are easily molded. Each new experience rewires a child's brain circuitry, adding and removing synaptic conn
Patients with peripheral arterial disease and Afib found to face higher risk for cardiac events

Patients with peripheral arterial disease and Afib found to face higher risk for cardiac events

byIntermountain HealthcareNew research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who also have atrial fibrillation (AFib) face a

Patients with peripheral arterial disease and Afib found to face higher risk for cardiac events

byIntermountain HealthcareNew research from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City finds that patients diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) who also have atrial fibrillation (AFib) face a
Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

by Elana GotkineObesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 inCureus.Ashir Ahtsham, from Lahore General Hospital in Pakis

Obesity independently linked to prevalence of tinnitus

by Elana GotkineObesity is independently associated with an increased prevalence of tinnitus, according to a study published online Nov. 2 inCureus.Ashir Ahtsham, from Lahore General Hospital in Pakis