Medical News Archives

Irritable bowel syndrome not linked to higher Parkinson’s risk, study finds

June 30, 2024Medical News

In a recent study published in npj Parkinson's Disease, researchers explore the relationship between Parkinson's disease (PD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Study: Association between irritable bowel syndrome and Parkinson's disease…

Evaluating teacher effectiveness for students with and without disabilities

Research has often focused on how teachers and educators can best instruct and accommodate students with disabilities. However, are the methods used to teach students with disabilities effective and inclusive…

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the predictive power of numerous sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) parameters, namely overnight pulse oximeter readings and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in…

A blueprint for personality change: Key mechanisms and stability forces

In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Psychology, scientists discussed the four mechanistic aspects — preconditions, triggers, reinforcers, and integrators — that bring about effective personality change…

Southern expansion of hemorrhagic fever virus in Sweden linked to bank voles

Researchers have discovered that bank voles in Skåne, southern Sweden, carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans. This finding was made more than 500 km south of…

An ActRIIA fusion protein got FDA approved for PAH treatment

Mar 28 2024Reviewed by Maria Osipova On March 26th, the US FDA granted approval for Merck’s WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept-csrk), marking a significant milestone in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) treatment. PAH, characterized…

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Revolutionizes Nanoparticle Analysis, Enabling Characterization Down To 40 nm With Launch of CytoFLEX nano Flow Cytometer

Instrument breaks the boundaries of EV detection, providing access to new data points. Image Credit: Beckman Coulter Life Sciences INDIANAPOLIS – (March 19, 2024) – Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a…

UQ researchers use new dosing technology to enhance ICU antibiotic treatment

University of Queensland researchers have used dosing software to accelerate the effects of antibiotics in patients being treated for sepsis in Intensive Care Units. Dosing software improved antibiotic exposures in…

Study reveals new strategy to improve and accelerate recovery from muscle injuries

Muscle injuries are common in the active population, and they cause the majority of player leaves in the world of sport. Depending on the severity, recovery of muscle function is…

COVID-19 survivors face increased psychiatric risks, spotlight on vaccination’s mental health benefits

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, researchers assessed the long-term psychiatric effects and vaccination's role on mental health in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors using…

MRI and lumbar puncture may not be necessary for managing CAR T-cell associated toxicities

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and lumbar puncture (LP) may not always be necessary for diagnosing and managing a serious neurological complication associated with CAR T-cell therapy, according to a new…

Navigating the minefield of AI in healthcare: Balancing innovation with accuracy

In a recent 'Fast Facts' article published in the journal BMJ, researchers discuss recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), the importance of the technology in the world today, and…

AI assistance in radiology shows mixed results for performance

One of the most touted promises of medical artificial intelligence tools is their ability to augment human clinicians' performance by helping them interpret images such as X-rays and CT scans…

Study adds new evidence on the link between Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease

June 30, 2024Medical News

New research conducted in mice offers insights into what's going on at the molecular level that could cause people with diabetes to develop Alzheimer's disease. The study adds to a…

SolasCure Awarded £405K Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst Grant to Advance Chronic Wound Care

SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound care, today announced it has been awarded a highly competitive Biomedical Catalyst grant for industry-led research…