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Perinatal depression screenings may not detect women having suicidal thoughts, study finds
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A new study of 736 low-income pregnant women in Illinois found...
BU researcher receives NIH grant to study Down syndrome
(Boston)--Tarik F. Haydar, PhD, professor of anatomy and neurobiology at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), has been awarded a...
Researchers wirelessly hack ‘boss’ gene, a step toward reprogramming the human genome
The advancement, made possible by tiny photonic implants, could lead to new treatments for cancer, mental disordersCredit: University at Buffalo...
Poor sleep quality and fatigue plague women with premature ovarian insufficiency
Study compares quality of sleep and fatigue in women with premature ovarian insufficiency receiving hormone therapy with women of the...
Women’s stronger immune response to flu vaccination diminishes with age
Study of flu vaccine responses in humans and mice finds evidence that estrogen boosts vaccine immunity while testosterone lowers it...
Heart drug could increase survival rates for children with aggressive form of brain tumor
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for...
Osteoarthritis linked to higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the link between osteoarthritis and mortality in an epidemiological study. It was...
Antioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’s
The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for Parkinson's Disease (PHILADELPHIA) - N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is...
Study finds transgender, non-binary autism link
Gender identity clinics should screen patients, says lead author of new paper New research indicates that transgender and non-binary individuals...
Dementia and transitional care: Gaps in research and practice
Patients with dementia -- and their unique needs -- have been overlooked Patients with dementia are hospitalized at higher rates...
Four young pediatric cancer research fellows earn nearly $1 million in awards
Damon Runyon and The Sohn Conference Foundations partner to cure cancers in children and young adults New York, NY (July...
Keck School of Medicine promotes patient diversity in cardiac surgery clinical trials
$4.5 million National Institutes of Health grant supports efforts to evaluate new surgical approaches to treat cardiovascular disease and recruit...
Australian bee sting vaccine trial holds promise against allergic reactions
Most people have probably been stung by a bee and while it can be painful, it's especially dangerous for the...
Save your money: Vast majority of dietary supplements don’t improve heart health or put off death
Credit: Johns Hopkins Medicine In a massive new analysis of findings from 277 clinical trials using 24 different interventions, Johns...
Anti-Angiogenesis Drug Discovery and Development, now in its 4th edition
Bentham Science ongoing book series continues to bring more updates anti-angiogenesis drug targets. This volume brings together 7 reviews on...
Singapore scientists uncover mechanism behind development of viral infections
A team of researchers from the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medicine Centre's Viral Research and Experimental Medicine Centre (ViREMiCS) found that...
Bentham Science publishes 5th volume of Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research — Anti Infectives
The series brings more updates on anti-infective medicine for readers The scope of the book series covers a range of...
Backed in black: How to get people to buy more produce
Backgrounds colors matter when getting veggies to pop at the grocery storeCredit: BYU Photo Researchers from BYU and the Netherlands'...
NUS ‘smart’ textiles boost connectivity between wearable sensors by 1,000 times
Metamaterials are incorporated into conventional clothing to dramatically improve signal strength between electronic devices, allowing for new applicationsCredit: National University...
Gut microbes protect against neurologic damage from viral infections
Disruptions in the gut microbiome caused by antibiotics, diet or environmental factors may make the central nervous system more vulnerable...
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