Health
Virginia Tech researcher explores hybrid fostering of shelter dogs for improved canine welfare
Adoption can be challenging for man’s best friend, and Virginia Tech researchers are exploring ways to make the process better...
IU surgeon-scientist studying physiological effect of microorganisms in sinuses of chronic rhinosinusitis patients
INDIANAPOLIS—An Indiana University School of Medicine surgeon-scientist is leading a multi-institutional grant investigating the role of the sinus microbiome in chronic rhinosinusitis, an inflammatory disease that...
A positive spin—electrospinning and electrospraying synergism for the nanomaterials industry
Combining these two twins-tech, electrospinning and electrospraying, to fabricate novel nanomaterials is an urgent area of research for materials scientists...
cfDNA sequencing enhances non-invasive early detection of gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication posing significant health risks to both mothers and their newborns. Early...
Large multicenter clinical trial finds that antiseptic containing iodine reduces surgical-site infections in patients with extremity fractures
A large multicenter clinical trial co-led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers large multicenter clinical trial co-led by...
Insights from a phase II clinical trial with CL2020 Muse cell-based therapeutic for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive loss of motor functions, which eventually leads to death...
Pacific nations tax unhealthy foods to tackle NCD crisis
Pacific Island governments are increasingly imposing taxes on unhealthy foods as they battle a non-communicable disease crisis, a New Zealand...
University of Oklahoma research advances understanding of a deadly disease that affects premature babies
In the past year, three researchers at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences have earned...
Non-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variability
Non-invasive wearable devices might be able to predict preterm birth by monitoring changes in maternal heart rate variabilityCredit: WHOOP, CC-BY...
Netherlands society is split into six social classes with varying proportions of economic, social, cultural and health/attractiveness capital, find Dutch researchers who also note class differences in views and wellbeing
Netherlands society is split into six social classes with varying proportions of economic, social, cultural and health/attractiveness capital, find Dutch...
After big shocks such as the pandemic lockdowns and the invasion of Ukraine, happiness levels may return to normal in as little as 2-3 weeks, per sentiment analysis of tweets in ten countries
After big shocks such as the pandemic lockdowns and the invasion of Ukraine, happiness levels may return to normal in...
Microgreens made to order: Italian scientists have tailored iodine and potassium content of radishes, peas, rocket and chard
In a significant development for personalised nutrition, researchers in Italy have cultivated microgreens with bespoke nutritional profiles to serve individual...
Lupus Research Alliance 2023 Dr. William E. Paul Distinguished Innovator Award granted to Yale School of Medicine Researcher Akiko Iwasaki, Ph.D.
NEW YORK, NY – January 31. The Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to grant the 2023 Dr. William E....
New AI technique significantly boosts Medicare fraud detection
Medicare is sporadically compromised by fraudulent insurance claims. These illicit activities often go undetected, allowing full-time criminals and unscrupulous health...
Autoimmune disease and pregnancy
SEATTLE – For many aspiring mothers with autoimmune disease, pregnancy can be daunting and full of unknowns. In some cases,...
Machine learning informs a new tool to guide treatment for acute decompensated heart failure
A recent study co-authored by Dr. Matthew Segar, a third-year cardiovascular disease fellow at The Texas Heart Institute and led by...
Researchers find early symptoms of psychosis spectrum disorder in youth higher than expected
A new study co-led by Associate Professor Kristin Cleverley of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing has found evidence that...
Pitt receives new grant to improve opioid use disorder treatment
PITTSBURGH – The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy’s Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) has received a five-year, $7.8...
KIMM develops technology for detecting injection of medication to prevent medical accidents related to analgesic drug infusion pump in hospitals
Excessive administration of analgesic drugs frequently results in medical accidents. To prevent the occurrence of these accidents, a drug infusion...
Residents of rural ‘glades’ take a ‘leap of faith’ to combat dementia
The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) is disproportionately high among rural, racially/ethnically diverse older residents. In fact,...
