ANISUM STELLATUM
ANISUM STELLATUM Anise (ILLICIUM) Should be remembered in the treatment of flatulent conditions. So-called three-months' colic, especially if it recurs at regular hours; much rumbling in abdomen. One symptom is…
Study finds plant proteins improve rest, animal proteins may disrupt
In a recent study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers report that protein intake from plant sources may improve sleep quality. In contrast, increased animal protein intake worsens…
Study highlights areas where diabetics need more education
The body's inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively often results in type 2 diabetes (T2D), a chronic disease affecting hundreds of millions of people around the globe.…
New England Biolabs® Launches NEBNext® Enzymatic 5hmC-seq Kit, for enzyme-based 5hmC detection at single-base resolution
New England Biolabs (NEB®) today announced the launch of the NEBNext Enzymatic 5hmC-seq Kit (E5hmC-seq™), a novel enzyme-based method for the specific detection of 5hmC sites. The gentle, enzyme-based approach enables…
Eight voices of progress: AZoNetwork #InspireInclusion for International Women’s Day 2024
Each year on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) shines a spotlight on the monumental achievements of women around the globe. For 2024, the theme #InspireInclusion invites us to…
Understanding long COVID: A call for better diagnosis and treatment
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiology, a group of authors summarized recent advancements in understanding long coronavirus disease (COVID) 's mechanisms, impacts, and research…
Current AI programs do worse at identifying skin lesions in people of color, research shows
Artificial intelligence (AI) programs have recently acquired widespread popularity in dermatology for assessing, diagnosing, and treating skin conditions. As reported in the International Journal of Dermatology, investigators recently analyzed all…
COVID-19 booster enhances virus neutralizing antibodies in breast milk, new study reveals
In a recent study published in Frontiers, researchers investigated the transmission- and immunoglobulin G (IgG) viral neutralization potential of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster vaccine products (antibodies) passed from…
Smokers’ views on e-cigarette harm worsen, matching or exceeding concerns for cigarettes
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers examined trends in the perception of harm caused by electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) relative to combustible cigarettes among smokers in…
Essential tremor associated with increased risk of dementia
Dementia may be three times more common among people with essential tremor, a movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking, than the general population, according to research released today, March 6,…
NIH study reveals elevated cholesterol levels among American Indian youth
More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk…
AI Tool Boosts Diagnosis Accuracy of Ear Infections in Children, Study Finds
In a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers developed and validated an automated classifier for diagnosing acute otitis media (AOM) in children. Study: Development and Validation of an Automated Classifier…
Study shows link between sweetened drinks and higher atrial fibrillation risk
Adults who reported drinking two liters (about 67 ounces) or more of sugar- or artificially sweetened drinks per week had a higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial…
Comparing CEUS imaging features in patients with hepatic lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma and HCC
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Primary hepatic lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) is a malignant tumor with a low incidence, but the number of case reports has increased…
Lack of sleep linked to higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Adults who sleep only three to five hours a day are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is demonstrated in a new study from Uppsala University, published…