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SCIEX launches new data independent acquisition, ZT Scan DIA, at ASMS 2024

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 05:16
At ASMS 2024, SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, introduces ZT Scan DIA for LC-MS/MS, the next generation in data-independent acquisition (DIA) that leverages the combination of the quadrupole dimension with the rich MS2 data attainable from the Zeno trap.

N95 respirators potential standard of care in nursing homes and healthcare settings during respiratory viral infections

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 04:59
Researchers examined the efficiency of surgical masks, fabric masks, N95 respirators, and KN95 respirators in lowering the SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in the exhaled breath aerosol samples of COVID-19 patients.

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 01:05
Researchers discovered lolamicin, a selective Gram-negative antibiotic, effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens while sparing the gut microbiome.

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 00:39
Researchers found that young bone marrow transplants rejuvenate aging immune cells, reducing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice models, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for the disease.

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Tue, 06/04/2024 - 00:08
Researchers discovered a rare telomere mutation (TTAGGT) in a family, revealing that human telomeres can tolerate non-canonical sequences, impacting telomere maintenance and disease.

Do ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome?

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 23:47
A review in the journal Nutrients highlights the negative impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiome and the challenges in using the NOVA food classification system in research.

Unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook causes significant vaccine hesitancy, study finds

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 23:32
A recent study in Science reveals that unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook significantly reduces COVID-19 vaccination intentions. This highlights the urgent need for better misinformation interventions.

IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity's role

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 23:03
Researchers found that IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, suggesting IgG's role in long COVID pathogenesis.

Does eating chili pepper decrease or increase obesity risk?

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 21:52
Researchers in Frontiers in Nutrition investigate whether eating chili pepper decreases or increases the risk of obesity in U.S. adults.

Integrating human values into medical AI: Balancing ethics and efficiency

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 21:40
Researchers in The New England Journal of Medicine review how integrating human values into AI-based large language models impacts clinical decision-making in medicine.

Coronary arterial inflammation linked to high cardiac event risk even without CAD

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 21:22
Researchers in The Lancet highlight coronary arterial inflammation's role in increasing major adverse cardiac events and cardiovascular deaths, irrespective of coronary artery disease presence.

Airplane noise exposure tied to higher BMI and cardiometabolic diseases

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 16:36
A new study found that people who were exposed to higher levels of noise from aircraft were more likely to have a higher body mass index, an indicator for obesity that can lead to stroke or hypertension.

Using machine learning to better predict recovery after lumbar spine surgery

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 16:19
Researchers who had been using Fitbit data to help predict surgical outcomes have a new method to more accurately gauge how patients may recover from spine surgery.

HPV-based screening key to eliminating cervical cancer in Canada

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 16:10
Implementing human papillomavirus (HPV)-based screening in British Columbia could eliminate cervical cancer in the province before 2040, according to a modeling study in CMAJ.

Pre-pregnancy weight loss surgery type may affect child's early weight gain

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:33
The type of weight loss surgery women undergo before becoming pregnant may affect how much weight their children gain in the first three years of life, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Telemedicine boosts equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with diabetes and heart disease

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:28
Widespread availability of telemedicine during the pandemic led to more equitable access to endocrinology care for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, according to a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Headband meditation may offer pain relief and improved function after Cushing's surgery

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:24
Patients with Cushing's syndrome who are recovering from surgery and wear a headband that tracks brain activity while they meditate may have less pain and better physical functioning compared with patients not using the device, suggests a study being presented Monday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Boston, Mass.

Sleep apnea linked to higher hospitalization rates in older adults

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:14
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that sleep apnea is associated with increased odds of future utilization of health care services including hospitalization among older adults.

Low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:11
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that low-dose acetylsalicylic acid, also known as aspirin, can reduce inflammatory responses to sleep restriction.

Researchers show the interplay of socioeconomic status and genetics on disease risk

Mon, 06/03/2024 - 15:07
Differences in socioeconomic status (SES) are known to be linked to differences in the risk of developing disease.

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