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UrduNYU Tandon researchers have developed microchips using field-effect transistors that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample with high sensitivity. The technology enables rapid testing and could lead to portable diagnostic devices for home and medical use.
Tag: Chronic Diseases
PCORI Awards UNC Researcher $14.4 Million to Study Emerging Medications for PIBD Patients
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) announced the approval of funding totaling $14.4 million for UNC researcher to study new treatment options for pediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (PIBD). Michael D. Kappelman, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the UNC School of Medicine, will serve as principal investigator.
NUS researchers discover dual benefits of naturally occurring supplement on sleep and gut health
National University of Singapore (NUS) nutritionists have found that 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation can improve sleep quality in Singaporean older adults, particularly in individuals with poor sleep patterns, and manage their gut microbiome composition.
Are GLP-1 drugs safe for children? Doctors say despite high use among youth, no unique health risks detected
With the skyrocketing popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, health experts are noticing an increasing trend of use among younger Americans. According to new findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the number of teens and young adults prescribed…
Genetic risk prediction for 10 chronic diseases moves closer to the clinic
As part of a nationwide collaboration, Broad Clinical Labs researchers have optimized 10 polygenic scores for use in clinical research as part of a study on how to implement genetic risk prediction for patients.
Expert Comments on Disease Prevention and the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet is ranked as one of the most healthful diets on the planet. The name derives from the geographical region surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, which among other countries includes Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Tunisia, where this diet…
Fewer than 10% of patients screened for food insecurity during pandemic
As jobless rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions more Americans experienced food insecurity because they lacked consistent access to food. National health organizations recommend primary care providers screen patients for food insecurity, since not having access to enough food can lead to chronic diseases.
Unraveling key determinant of successful therapeutic vaccination against chronic hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections remain a major global health problem – according to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are around 300 million HBV carriers worldwide. Current treatments rarely succeed in curing the infection.
Scientists Discover New Clue Behind Age-Related Diseases and Food Spoilage
Berkeley Lab scientists have made a surprising discovery that could help explain our risk for developing chronic diseases or cancers as we get older, and how our food decomposes over time.