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Meta-analysis of ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema identifies novel risk locus in genome

Meta-analysis of ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema identifies novel risk locus in genome

by Petra Sandow,University Hospital BonnManhattan plot of the metaEURanalysis. The −log10association P values (vertical axis) for all variants of the metaEURanalysis against th

Meta-analysis of ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema identifies novel risk locus in genome

by Petra Sandow,University Hospital BonnManhattan plot of the metaEURanalysis. The −log10association P values (vertical axis) for all variants of the metaEURanalysis against th
A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics: Some researchers want it gone

A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics: Some researchers want it gone

JANUARY 19, 2024by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, scientists are eager to explore whether a psychedelic ch

A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics: Some researchers want it gone

JANUARY 19, 2024by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAt the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, scientists are eager to explore whether a psychedelic ch
The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme
Mimicking exercise with a pill

Mimicking exercise with a pill

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exe

Mimicking exercise with a pill

byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDoctors have long prescribed exercise to improve and protect health. In the future, a pill may offer some of the same benefits as exe
A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model
Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control
Research team discovers potential Alzheimer's drug

Research team discovers potential Alzheimer's drug

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesMolecular docking predicts a CLEAR DNA-binding region in ApoE4. a The DNA-binding region of ApoE4, as defined by molecular modeling. b The

Research team discovers potential Alzheimer's drug

FEBRUARY 6, 2024by University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesMolecular docking predicts a CLEAR DNA-binding region in ApoE4. a The DNA-binding region of ApoE4, as defined by molecular modeling. b The
Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig

Antibiotic use in remote communities contributing to the burden of disease

by Menzies School of Health ResearchCumulative incidence of first antibiotic prescription by age in months. Credit: Menzies School of Health ResearchA study of antibiotic prescription rates for Aborig
Patients regain much weight after stopping new obesity drug: Study

Patients regain much weight after stopping new obesity drug: Study

This is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaA new generation of obesity drugs often delivers dramatic weight loss, but many patients wonder what happens when they stop treatment.On

Patients regain much weight after stopping new obesity drug: Study

This is an image of a weight scale. Credit: CDC/Debora CartagenaA new generation of obesity drugs often delivers dramatic weight loss, but many patients wonder what happens when they stop treatment.On
Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k

Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes

by Dalin Clark,Michigan State UniversitySmall molecule modulation of protein corona significantly enhances deep plasma proteome profiling. Credit: Mahmoudi GroupMedical professionals have long k
Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag
Raspberry Pi-based system accurate for detecting facial palsy

Raspberry Pi-based system accurate for detecting facial palsy

DECEMBER 31, 2023by Elana GotkineA Raspberry Pi device with a digital camera and a deep learning algorithm can detect facial palsy (FP) with high accuracy, according to a study recently published in&n

Raspberry Pi-based system accurate for detecting facial palsy

DECEMBER 31, 2023by Elana GotkineA Raspberry Pi device with a digital camera and a deep learning algorithm can detect facial palsy (FP) with high accuracy, according to a study recently published in&n