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UrduThe development of sex-specific characteristics is frequently seen in mammals. These characteristics stem from the activation of corresponding genetic programmes that until now have been largely undescribed by the scientific community.
Year: 2023
Golden Retriever Lifetime Study data uncovers potential connection between sterilization, hemangiosarcoma
A scientific analysis published in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology using Golden Retriever Lifetime Study data notes a potential correlation between canine sterilization and hemangiosarcoma development. This startling finding has been previously suggested by experts but still is poorly understood.
Rakuten Medical to Present at 2023 Jefferies London Healthcare Conference on November 14
Rakuten Medical, Inc., a global biotechnology company developing and commercializing precision, cell targeting therapies based on its proprietary Alluminox™ platform, today announced that the Company will present at the 14th Annual Jefferies London Healthcare Conference being held in London, UK, on November 14-16, 2023.
Penn Medicine Researchers Develop Gene Editing Approaches for Phenylketonuria Treatment
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare newborn genetic disease that impacts between 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000 people, depending on the individuals’ genetic ancestry. PKU causes an amino acid—called phenylalanine (Phe)—to build up in the bloodstream.
What a “2D” quantum superfluid feels like to the touch
Superfluid feels two-dimensional to touch, with heat flowing along the edges of your finger.
Dexamethasone Implants Could Preserve Vision Longer for Diabetic Macular Edema Patients
Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a significant complication of diabetes, often leading to vision loss. A recent review paper published in the journal MDPI provides evidence-based recommendations on using intravitreal dexamethasone implants (DEX) for treating DME.
Teenagers are most likely to seek help for anxiety or depression at the start of the school year, says new study
Teenagers in England are more likely to visit their GPs for depression and anxiety in the autumn, according to a new study. The research suggests that support for adolescents around mental health issues should be focused during this time of year.
Different Antibiotics’ Effects on Gut Microbes May Impact Hypertensive Organ Damage
In a preclinical study, altering the intestinal microbiome with narrow-spectrum antibiotics affected organ damage associated with hypertension.
Simple Automated Tool Prompts Physicians to Screen Patients with Diabetes for Kidney Disease
• A tool that provides an automated prompt to physicians increased kidney disease screening in patients with type 2 diabetes.
• Results from the study will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2023 November 1–November 5.
Wildfire Air Pollution May Increase Risks of Hospitalization and Death Among Patients on Dialysis
Among individuals receiving in-center hemodialysis treatment in Washington, Oregon, and California, exposure to wildfire-related air pollution was associated with elevated risks of hospitalization and mortality.
Are Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors Safe for Patients with Diabetes and Cancer?
Investigators found that in patients with diabetes and cancer, sodium glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors were associated with a higher risk of diabetic ketoacidosis and fracture and a lower risk of acute kidney injury and urinary tract infection compared with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists.
The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception revealed
Media narratives play a critical role in shaping public awareness and risk perception of microplastics.
Cal State Fullerton Faculty Member Scott J. Spitzer Available to Discuss Humanitarian Crisis of the Israel–Hamas war
Scott J. Spitzer, associate professor of political science at Cal State Fullerton, can speak to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the 2023 Israel–Hamas war. Spitzer, who teaches the political science course “Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict,” can speak to the…
Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
Ritsumeikan University researchers designed a low-cost biosensor for assessing water quality at the input of lakes and rivers
Innovations In Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer, Making A Difference For Patients this Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Doctors and patients available for interviews about the advancements in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month
ASU bioengineer receives $1.5M NIH Director’s Innovator Award
ASU bioengineer Benjamin Bartelle studies the innate immune system, which serves as the body’s first line of defense for many disease processes.
Good news, bad news on dental pain care seen in new study
Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the U.S. today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a new study shows. But the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have thrown a wrench into the effort to reduce opioid use in dental care.
New Coalition for Permanent Standard Time supports healthy choice in clock-change debate
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has formed a new Coalition for Permanent Standard Time to advocate for the introduction and adoption of federal legislation making standard time permanent across the U.S.
The Medical Minute: Need health care help and don’t speak the language? You’re covered.
Ayuda. Aide. Ajuda. Herupu. Maddata. Help. No matter how you ask for it, health care professionals want to make sure language doesn’t get in the way. A Penn State Health expert discusses how medical interpreters can help.
Sylvester Researcher, Collaborators Explain How Petrochemicals Fuel Cancer Risks
A researcher with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and collaborators have penned a commentary highlighting how petrochemicals are a major contributor to cancer risks, resulting in a profoundly negative impact on overall health.
UK HealthCare 1st in Kentucky to offer incisionless procedure for uterine fibroid relief
UK HealthCare is the first in Kentucky to offer the innovative Sonata® Treatment for women suffering from debilitating symptoms caused by uterine fibroids, including heavy periods. Fibroids are benign growths in or around the uterus. They are very common in women of child-bearing age and can range in size from a grape to a grapefruit.
Device keeps brain alive, functioning separate from body
Researchers led by a team at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a device that can isolate blood flow to the brain, keeping the organ alive and functioning independent from the rest of the body for several hours.
UK researchers lead study identifying varied factors in buprenorphine users and urine drug testing
A study by a team of researchers across the country, including two from the University of Kentucky, is the first to demonstrate a connection between the characteristics of patients receiving buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and the use of urine drug testing.
Hackensack Meridian Health Conducting Research on Alzheimer’s Disease Through Multiple Clinical Trials as Well as Providing Patients with Preventive Care
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Month Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center and the hospital’s Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health are conducting research for Alzheimer’s Disease through four clinical trials with the goal of addressing and improving the…
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
A new study takes an important step toward reconstructing a global history of water over the past 2,000 years. Using geologic and biologic evidence preserved in natural archives — including globally distributed corals, trees, ice, cave formations and sediments — the researchers showed that the global water cycle has changed during periods of higher and lower temperatures in the recent past.
Nanoparticle quasicrystal constructed with DNA
Nanoengineers have created a quasicrystal—a scientifically intriguing and technologically promising material structure—from nanoparticles using DNA, the molecule that encodes life.
Mount Sinai Researchers Receive $7 Million to Improve Outcomes for High-risk Blood Cancer Patients From the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
The Mount Sinai Health System has received a $7 million grant from the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation for a three-year project that aims to fast-track novel translational concepts to improve outcomes for people with high risk myeloma, the second most common blood cancer in the United States.
Jurassic worlds might be easier to spot than modern Earth
A Cornell analysis finds telescopes could better detect potential chemical signatures of life in an Earth-like exoplanet that more closely resembles the age the dinosaurs inhabited than the one we know today.
Making gluten-free, sorghum-based beers easier to brew and enjoy
Beer is usually made from barley, leaving those with a gluten allergy unable to enjoy. Sorghum could be an alternative, but complex preparation steps hamper its adoption. A team reporting in ACS’ Journal of Proteome Research has uncovered an enzyme that could improve sorghum-based beers’ future.
What You Need to Know: Taking Doxycycline for Safer Sex
As the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sharply rises in the U.S., new evidence suggests that a common antibiotic—doxycycline—could help prevent the spread of some bacterial infections.
Infirmary Health partners with Ochsner Accountable Care Network to improve health outcomes for seniors across the Gulf Coast
Ochsner Health and Infirmary Health announce a landmark partnership with Ochsner Accountable Care Network, a top-performing accountable care organization (ACO) in both clinical performance and healthcare savings for the Medicare population.
Mount Sinai Health System Receives 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
Mount Sinai receives award honoring health organizations that use information technology to enhance health care and outcomes
New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for U.S., U-M team finds
A cost-effectiveness analysis for the updated COVID-19 vaccine prepared for the CDC’s vaccine panel shows cost savings from vaccinating people over age 65, and good value from vaccinating adults of all ages.
Advances in machine learning for nuclear power operations spell a brighter future for carbon-free energy
Researchers at Argonne are harnessing the power of machine learning to enhance the safety and efficiency of next-generation nuclear reactors. Using a specialized model, researchers may be able to detect anomalies in reactor operations even when they are masked by other noises, ensuring a safer energy future.
Cirujanos de Mayo Clinic realizan primer trasplante de riñón asistido por robot en Minnesota
A principios de este mes, cirujanos de Mayo Clinic realizaron con éxito el primer trasplante de riñón asistido por robot en Minnesota. Este procedimiento de invasión mínima puede ser beneficioso para pacientes con mayor índice de masa corporal y puede reducir el riesgo de complicaciones de la incisión, como hernia o infección.
TU Delft researchers discover new ultra strong material for microchip sensors
A material that doesn’t just rival the strength of diamonds and graphene, but boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned for its use in bulletproof vests.
The remains of an ancient planet lie deep within Earth
In the 1980s, geophysicists made a startling discovery: two continent-sized blobs of unusual material were found deep near the center of the Earth, one beneath the African continent and one beneath the Pacific Ocean.
Is Age Just a Number When it Comes to Oral Health?
While gradual changes to the teeth and mouth are still part of normal aging, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts say today’s dental medicine means older mouths can still be healthy mouths.
Learning to forget – a weapon in the arsenal against harmful AI
In a world increasingly aware of the environmental challenges posed by microplastics, a pioneering study conducted by Ruxandra Malina Petrescu-Mag from Babes-Bolyai University, and published in PeerJ Life & Environment, sheds new light on the impact of media narratives on public perception and awareness of microplastic risks.
Exploding stars
Search for witnesses of near-Earth astrophysical events
Metabolite tells cells whether to repair DNA
Findings from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, published in Cancer Discovery, show how a specific nucleotide metabolite called GTP controls responses to radiation and chemotherapy in an unexpected way.
جراحو مايو كلينك يجرون أول جراحة روبوتية لزراعة الكلى في ولاية مينيسوتا
روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — نجح جراحو مايو كلينك في إجراء أول جراحة روبوتية لزراعة الكلى في ولاية مينيسوتا في وقت سابق من هذا الشهر. ويمكن لهذا الإجراء الطبي طفيف التوغل أن يفيد المرضى الذين لديهم مؤشر كتلة جسم مرتفع وقد يقلل من خطر التعرض للمضاعفات الجراحية مثل الفتق والعَدوى.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine launches Institute for Glial Sciences
Case Western Reserve University has established an Institute for Glial Sciences to advance research of glial cells and their critical role in the health and diseases of the nervous systems, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, pediatric leukodystrophies, Autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease and cancer.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Create Machine Learning Model To Calculate Chemotherapy Success In Patients With Osteosarcoma
A research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine has created and trained a machine learning model to calculate percent necrosis (PN) — or, what percentage of a tumor is “dead” and no longer active — in patients with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The model’s calculation was 85% correct when compared to the results of a musculoskeletal pathologist.
NIH grants support UCLA and Charles Drew University researchers’ efforts to end HIV epidemic
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted $2.1 million to UCLA’s Center for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS) and the UCLA-CDU Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) to support four research projects and an implementation science consultation hub.
Good bacteria for bad wounds
Empa researchers are developing a dressing containing probiotic lactobacilli. These are intended to heal chronically infected wounds by destroying persistent biofilms, the scientists report in a study published in the scientific journal Microbes and Infection.
New NUS study provides insights into early breast cancer development in individuals with BRCA2 mutations
A pioneering study led by the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore and the University of Cambridge (UK) has uncovered vital insights into the distinct effects of BRCA2 mutations on breast tissue cells, shedding light on early breast cancer development in people with BRCA2 mutations.
Despite Barriers and Naysayers, Former Hospital Unit Secretary Is Now a Sylvester Nurse Practitioner With a Doctorate
Dr. Anastasia Santiago began her career in healthcare as a hospital unit secretary. Despite barriers and naysayers, the determined young woman went on to earn a doctorate as a nurse practitioner, and today is the advanced practice provider supervisor for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Division of Hematology.
Fiber, the Gut, Heart Disease and HIV
Investigators from Cedars-Sinai have made two important discoveries about fiber and the gut microbiome in patients with human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV.
Research team reveals the role of calcite in improving soil organic matter stability
A team of researchers led a study that has revealed valuable details about the role that calcite plays in the long-term stability of soil organic matter (SOM), which represents the Earth’s largest terrestrial carbon reservoir. Maintaining the stability of this reservoir…