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Understanding the reach of pharmaceutical promotional events in healthcare

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 15:04
Promotional events sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry which target health professionals responsible for prescribing medications, such as physicians and nurse practitioners, are a key component of promotional campaigns for new drugs and devices.

Blocking IL-6 in the brain to treat cancer cachexia

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 14:23
Cancer is insidious. Throughout tumor progression, the disease hijacks otherwise healthy biological processes-;like the body's immune response-;to grow and spread.

Study shows safety of pulsed field ablation for treating patients with atrial fibrillation

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 14:16
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest study of its kind on this new technology, led by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Understanding the platelet-monocyte interaction to improve treatment of immune disorders

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 14:02
Monocytes, a special type of white blood cell, secrete cytokines as inflammatory messengers that are crucial for an appropriate immune response.

UQ researchers unlock crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 13:02
University of Queensland researchers have unlocked crucial molecular secrets of aging in cells, potentially paving the way to improve quality of life as people age.

How prenatal cannabis exposure may affect mental health in childhood

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:58
Scientists are trying to understand how cannabis may affect long term neurodevelopment when people were exposed to it in the womb.

Exposure to fine particulate matter can reduce IVF birth rate success, study reveals

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:38
A pioneering study, presented today at the ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, has revealed that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM) prior to the retrieval of oocytes (eggs) during in vitro fertilization (IVF) can reduce the odds of achieving a live birth by almost 40%.

Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:25
There's only one U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and dozens of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) genes for which no therapy is available.

First-in-class oral drug improves embryo implantation and pregnancy outcomes in IVF

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:22
New research has demonstrated the effectiveness of a first-in-class oral, non-hormonal drug in increasing embryo implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates among infertile women who are undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Plant-derived substance shows promise against pulmonary hypertension

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:16
A substance derived from the plant Ardisia crenata works in a different way than existing drugs. And in doing so, it is highly effective.

Small molecule discovery offers hope for treatment of Angelman syndrome

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 08:39
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the maternally-inherited UBE3A gene and characterized by poor muscle control, limited speech, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.

Reducing processed meat consumption could reduce burden of chronic diseases in the USA, study suggests

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 06:25
Researchers developed a microsimulation model, micro-Simulation of the Health Impacts of Food Transformations, to evaluate the impact of reducing processed and unprocessed meat intake on cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, colorectal cancers, and death rates in the US.

CryoLogyx PlateReady™ won SLAS Europe new product award 2024

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 05:52
We are thrilled to announce that our groundbreaking product, PlateReady™, has won the prestigious SLAS Europe New Product Award 2024!

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 05:46
Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 04:27
Researchers assessed whether non-imaging data could be used to identify people with coronary atherosclerosis.

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 03:51
The presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women.

AI model revolutionizes dementia diagnosis with high accuracy across multiple data sources

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 02:03
Researchers developed an AI model using multimodal data to accurately diagnose different types of dementia, enhancing early and personalized treatment.

Innovative hospice transition program boosts timely care for terminal patients

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 01:53
For patients who are in the final stages of both gradual and sudden terminal illnesses, hospice care can provide safe, comfortable, and dignified care at the end of life.

New model could help inform the risks and benefits of fish consumption during pregnancy

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 01:51
A new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Rss Feed - Mon, 07/08/2024 - 01:48
Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

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