FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab

Updated on: December 26,2023

FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab

Updated on:December 26,2023

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on: May 09,2024

Study finds tafenoquine is a cost-effective treatment option for malaria

by Menzies School of Health ResearchMap of incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICERs) in each malaria-endemic municipality for Scenario 1 (tafenoquine for adults, primaquine adherence 66.7%),

Updated on:May 09,2024

New anti-tumor drug TR128 approved for clinical trial

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTR128 capsule, a new drug for the treatment of advanced malignant solid tumors, has been approved by the National Medi

Updated on: December 27,2023

New anti-tumor drug TR128 approved for clinical trial

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTR128 capsule, a new drug for the treatment of advanced malignant solid tumors, has been approved by the National Medi

Updated on:December 27,2023

Breakthrough Eye Implant Restores Sight to Legally Blind Individuals

Science Corporation's innovative retinal device enables people with central vision loss to read, play games, and identify faces.

Updated on: October 30,2024

Breakthrough Eye Implant Restores Sight to Legally Blind Individuals

Science Corporation's innovative retinal device enables people with central vision loss to read, play games, and identify faces.

Updated on:October 30,2024

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on: May 07,2024

New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care

by RMIT University'Potentially inappropriate medicines' (PIMs) include ibuprofen and codeine - pictured. Credit: RMIT University / Ant BragagliaResearchers have developed an Australian-fi

Updated on:May 07,2024

FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted

Updated on:March 30,2024

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail

Updated on: November 02,2023

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail

Updated on:November 02,2023

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred

Updated on: January 07,2024

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred

Updated on:January 07,2024

Researchers heal heavy metal poisoning from implants

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutA representative of IHC micrograph depicting cobalt group sample at day 14. The cropped image shows tissue inflammation/deterioration represented by coloc

Updated on: January 04,2024

Researchers heal heavy metal poisoning from implants

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutA representative of IHC micrograph depicting cobalt group sample at day 14. The cropped image shows tissue inflammation/deterioration represented by coloc

Updated on:January 04,2024

Tuberculosis Resurges as World's Deadliest Infectious Disease: New Cases Hit Record High in 2023

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Updated on: November 07,2024

Tuberculosis Resurges as World's Deadliest Infectious Disease: New Cases Hit Record High in 2023

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Updated on:November 07,2024

Study reveals new insights on tissue-dependent roles of JAK signaling in inflammation

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMice engineered with a patient gene (JAK1 GOF: Neuron) show less lung inflammation, fewer immune cells, and reduced mucous production compared to controls. Credit: Kim

Updated on: December 26,2023

Study reveals new insights on tissue-dependent roles of JAK signaling in inflammation

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalMice engineered with a patient gene (JAK1 GOF: Neuron) show less lung inflammation, fewer immune cells, and reduced mucous production compared to controls. Credit: Kim

Updated on:December 26,2023

Antimicrobial resistance leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationAge-standardized mortality associated with and attributable to AMR in Africa in 2019. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016

Updated on: December 28,2023

Antimicrobial resistance leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else: Study

byInstitute for Health Metrics and EvaluationAge-standardized mortality associated with and attributable to AMR in Africa in 2019. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016

Updated on:December 28,2023