Researchers develop novel method to improve disease prediction across diverse ancestries

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalBridgePRS improves prediction of African ancestry individuals in the New York BioMe cohort. Credit: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiA team of scientists from Ica

Updated on: December 28,2023 13

Researchers develop novel method to improve disease prediction across diverse ancestries

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalBridgePRS improves prediction of African ancestry individuals in the New York BioMe cohort. Credit: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiA team of scientists from Ica

Updated on:December 28,2023 13

Unlocking the human genome: Innovative machine learning tool predicts functional consequences of genetic variants

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalLoGoFunc identifies harmful (left) and harmless (right) genetic variations in the Vasopressin V2 receptor protein using a structure predicted by AlphaFold2. This helps

Updated on: January 02,2024 16

Unlocking the human genome: Innovative machine learning tool predicts functional consequences of genetic variants

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalLoGoFunc identifies harmful (left) and harmless (right) genetic variations in the Vasopressin V2 receptor protein using a structure predicted by AlphaFold2. This helps

Updated on:January 02,2024 16

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Choosing over the counter drugs for COVID 19? It's complicated

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers take a closer look at both the potential benefits and risks of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)—such as ibuprofen, as well a

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Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a fu

Updated on: January 26,2024 10

Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen diagnosed with a blood clot or atrial fibrillation, patients are often prescribed anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to prevent a fu

Updated on:January 26,2024 10

How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp

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How collagen works in medical treatment

by Jörg Schäfer, NMI Naturwissenschaftliches und Medizinisches Institut in Reutlingenb) Collagen matrix after treatment with UVA light and riboflavin. Structure with cavities and pores of 1–20 µm supp

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Researchers develop innovative and flexible method to study immune cell capabilities

byNational University of SingaporeSchematic of PAINTKiller assay. a, Preparation of affinity matrix on effector cells. Effector cells were first labeled with anti-CD45 conjugated with streptavid

Updated on: December 30,2023 16

Researchers develop innovative and flexible method to study immune cell capabilities

byNational University of SingaporeSchematic of PAINTKiller assay. a, Preparation of affinity matrix on effector cells. Effector cells were first labeled with anti-CD45 conjugated with streptavid

Updated on:December 30,2023 16

​All about cholesterol

Updated on: November 07,2024 0

​All about cholesterol

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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 8

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 8

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins

Updated on: December 30,2023 9

Improving the diagnosis of infection: A prospective study clarifies the role of an innovative metagenomic tool

byPasteur InstituteCharacteristics of samples analyzed by mNGS(A) Distribution of sample types among the 742 samples analyzed by mNGS in the present study. (B) Distribution of the sample origins

Updated on:December 30,2023 9

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Many drugs are prescribed for conditions they weren't tested for—here's what you need to know

by Dipa Kamdar,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll prescription drugs need a license from a regulator to treat a specific condition. But licensed drugs can be prescribed for con

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

Optimal timing maximizes Paxlovid benefits for treating COVID-19

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have described the optimal timing for COVID-19 patients to take the antiviral, Paxlovid, to get the most benefit from the treatment, according to a st

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Optimal timing maximizes Paxlovid benefits for treating COVID-19

byeLifeCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have described the optimal timing for COVID-19 patients to take the antiviral, Paxlovid, to get the most benefit from the treatment, according to a st

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In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

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In the drive to deprescribe, heartburn drug study teaches key lessons

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhether it's costs, safety risks, or "pill fatigue" they're trying to reduce, many health systems and clinics have star

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