Health
Black patients with plaque build-up in arteries in the legs more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients
LOS ANGELES -- A new study from Keck Medicine of USC has uncovered significant racial disparities in the diagnosis, treatment...
Using emoji to measure health
RIVERSIDE, Calif.-- Most of us now use emoji to convey feelings or thoughts, a practice that has become ubiquitous along...
New research from the Stowers Institute reveals the start of Huntington’s disease
KANSAS CITY, MO—June 13, 2023—Devastating neurodegenerative diseases like Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s are all associated with protein deposits in the...
The best drug combos to prevent COVID recurrence
A groundbreaking machine-learning study has unmasked the best drug combinations to prevent COVID-19 from coming back after an initial infection....
Bioprinting personalized tissues and organs within the body: A breakthrough in regenerative medicine
In situ bioprinting, which involves 3D printing biocompatible structures and tissues directly within the body, has seen steady progress over...
23Na MRI technique unleashes new approach for diagnosing diabetic kidney disease
Niigata, Japan - The gold standard test for predicting the onset of diabetic kidney disease is albuminuria. However, detecting albuminuria...
Ochsner Health names new chief financial officer and treasurer
NEW ORLEANS, La. – Ochsner Health has named Jim Molloy as the organization’s next Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer...
NIH grant backs study focused on Alzheimer’s in women
HOUSTON – (June 12, 2023) – Two-thirds of the people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease are women, yet most research has ignored differences...
Business report highlights Dr. Philip Schauer as a 2023 Difference Maker
The Baton Rouge Business Report recenlty highlighted 10 difference makers “who are elevating Baton Rouge through their vision, work and research,” and...
Study identifies potential treatment target for prostate cancer resistant to hormone therapy
Prostate cancer is the most-commonly diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United...
New book asks “Who is an Indian?”
A new book culminating five years of research offers one of the most comprehensive looks at contemporary Native identity in...
WHO recommends Politecnico di Milano guidelines for the design of future hospitals
Milan, 9 June 2023 - The World Health Organisation presented in Baku (Azerbaijan) the new design recommendations for new hospitals...
African-led PrEPVacc HIV prevention study completes its enrolment
Investigators have announced the completion of participant enrolments into the PrEPVacc trial at all four sites in East and Southern...
New biracial study finds pre-teen girls that drink fruit juice have better diets with no adverse effect on weight
Washington, DC – A new study was recently published on-line in Beverages by Dr. Lynn L. Moore, a Professor of...
Effective management of cardio-metabolic risk factors linked to the built environment
Ishikawa, Japan -- Cardiovascular disease is still one of the two leading causes of non-communicable disease burden and death in...
‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell research
‘Village’ approach to transform stem cell researchCredit: Credit: Trevor Atkeson and Madhavi Pandya, Garvan Institute ‘Village’ approach to transform stem...
Researchers to explore potential of new treatment against vascular dementia
EL PASO, Texas (June 8, 2023) – Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso’s School of Pharmacy will...
For pet dogs, ‘running with the pack’ may be the best prevention to promote healthier living
What exactly makes for a fit Fido? And how does a dog’s environment factor into their dog years?Credit: Dog Aging...
Incomplete imaging for transient ischemic attack emergencies increases stroke risk
Leesburg, VA, June 8, 2023—According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), transient ischemic...
New intellectual disability diagnoses in autistic young adults: A path for staying Medicaid-enrolled?
Autistic individuals often rely on Medicaid for insurance, but the transition to adulthood can, and often does, impact their enrollment...
