Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on: April 28,2024

Understaffed nursing homes more likely to overuse antipsychotics as 'chemical restraints,' study finds

byNew York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understa

Updated on:April 28,2024

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

Updated on: January 09,2024

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

Updated on:January 09,2024

Study finds new treatment makes patients with life-threatening muscle weakness stronger

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cas

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds new treatment makes patients with life-threatening muscle weakness stronger

byAarhus UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor the thousands of people globally affected by the disease myasthenia gravis (MG), everyday activities become a struggle, and in severe cas

Updated on:March 28,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on: January 26,2024

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Updated on:January 26,2024

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis

Updated on:March 28,2024

Researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in fragile X syndrome

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.019Researchers have found new disrupted genes and an unexpected molecula

Updated on: March 29,2024

Researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in fragile X syndrome

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.019Researchers have found new disrupted genes and an unexpected molecula

Updated on:March 29,2024

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on: March 20,2024

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Updated on:March 20,2024

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

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate

Updated on:April 28,2024

Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA

Updated on: April 27,2024

Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA

Updated on:April 27,2024

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on: March 25,2024

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Updated on:March 25,2024

Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr

Updated on: March 30,2024

Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr

Updated on:March 30,2024