Industrial societies losing healthy gut microbes, finds study

by Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCellulose degrading gut bacteria of hominids across evolutionary time. Previously unknown human gut cellulolytic ruminococcal species are highly prevalent in

Updated on: March 28,2024

Industrial societies losing healthy gut microbes, finds study

by Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCellulose degrading gut bacteria of hominids across evolutionary time. Previously unknown human gut cellulolytic ruminococcal species are highly prevalent in

Updated on:March 28,2024

Poison center calls related to injected weight-loss drugs up 1,500%

by Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's Poison Centers reported nearly 3,000 calls this year involving the weight loss drug semaglutide—a 15-fo

Updated on: January 26,2024

Poison center calls related to injected weight-loss drugs up 1,500%

by Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmerica's Poison Centers reported nearly 3,000 calls this year involving the weight loss drug semaglutide—a 15-fo

Updated on:January 26,2024

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

Updated on: April 06,2024

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

Updated on:April 06,2024

Experimental drug that alters gut microbiome shows promise for long COVID relief

by Mary Van Beusekom, CIDRAPProportion of PACS symptoms alleviation by six months. Credit:The Lancet Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00685-0A randomized controlled tr

Updated on: January 26,2024

Experimental drug that alters gut microbiome shows promise for long COVID relief

by Mary Van Beusekom, CIDRAPProportion of PACS symptoms alleviation by six months. Credit:The Lancet Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00685-0A randomized controlled tr

Updated on:January 26,2024

Dicer enzyme cuts down on fats

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDicer knockout in macrophages (right) accelerates atherosclerosis. Credit: Yuanyuan Wei, LMUThe enzyme Dicer cleaves long precursors into short RNA molecu

Updated on: April 12,2024

Dicer enzyme cuts down on fats

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichDicer knockout in macrophages (right) accelerates atherosclerosis. Credit: Yuanyuan Wei, LMUThe enzyme Dicer cleaves long precursors into short RNA molecu

Updated on:April 12,2024

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

Updated on: January 02,2024

New tool to analyze blood platelets holds major medical potential

by Carol Clark,Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA novel technique to test platelet function within a person's blood sample is faster, easier and more precise than methods cur

Updated on:January 02,2024

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

Updated on: March 11,2024

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

New data shows prevalence of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHRESEARCH29 January 2024Around 1.6% of women and girls have symptomatic Premenstrual Dysphoric Diso

Updated on:March 11,2024

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

Updated on: March 06,2024

Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the r

Updated on:March 06,2024

Drug development advances in beneficial loss-of-function mutation targets validated by human genetics

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTargets primarily include PCSK9, ANGPTL3, HSD17B13, KHK, ASGR1, GPR75, CIDEB, and INHBE. Drug types primarily include small molecules

Updated on: March 28,2024

Drug development advances in beneficial loss-of-function mutation targets validated by human genetics

by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion AssociationTargets primarily include PCSK9, ANGPTL3, HSD17B13, KHK, ASGR1, GPR75, CIDEB, and INHBE. Drug types primarily include small molecules

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study identifies factors associated with long-term use of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications

byCleveland ClinicPercentage of patients who were persistent with antiobesity medication (AOM) at early stage, medium term, and long term, by AOM agent. [Color figure can be viewed atwiley

Updated on: January 26,2024

Study identifies factors associated with long-term use of FDA-approved anti-obesity medications

byCleveland ClinicPercentage of patients who were persistent with antiobesity medication (AOM) at early stage, medium term, and long term, by AOM agent. [Color figure can be viewed atwiley

Updated on:January 26,2024

Researchers develop framework to identify molecules responsible for chemotherapy resistance

JANUARY 18, 2024byKarolinska InstitutetCredit:iScience(2024). https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(24)00128-7Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab demonstr

Updated on: March 29,2024

Researchers develop framework to identify molecules responsible for chemotherapy resistance

JANUARY 18, 2024byKarolinska InstitutetCredit:iScience(2024). https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(24)00128-7Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab demonstr

Updated on:March 29,2024

ASH: Daratumumab beneficial for patients with multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor transplantation-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the addition of subcutaneous daratumumab combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone inductio

Updated on: January 26,2024

ASH: Daratumumab beneficial for patients with multiple myeloma

by Elana GotkineFor transplantation-eligible patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, the addition of subcutaneous daratumumab combined with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone inductio

Updated on:January 26,2024