Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu

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 help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on: March 24,2024

Researchers help design easy-to-open, child-resistant medicine bottle

by Abby Robinson,Georgia Institute of TechnologyEquipment used by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) product design researchers measures the forces required to open prescription medicine con

Updated on:March 24,2024

Meningitis may have a much greater impact on child mortality than previously thought

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS n

Updated on: December 03,2024

Meningitis may have a much greater impact on child mortality than previously thought

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMeningitis contributes to higher child mortality rates than estimated by the WHO, according to a new study by the CHAMPS n

Updated on:December 03,2024

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

Semaglutide may increase ED risk in non-diabetic men

Updated on: June 17,2024

Semaglutide may increase ED risk in non-diabetic men

Updated on:June 17,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on: January 09,2024

Researchers identify molecular link between gut bacteria and excitatory brain signaling in C. elegans

by Jim Fessenden, UMass Chan Medical SchoolB12produced by gut bacteria suppresses the hyperactive behavior of unc-2(gof) mutants. Credit:Nature Cell Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4155

Updated on:January 09,2024

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on: March 20,2024

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Updated on:March 20,2024

Testing found recalled medicine can have a deadly bacterial contamination

by David J. Neal, Miami HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat a form of pneumonia has been recalled after testing found it might be as deadly as the infection it's supposed t

Updated on: April 06,2024

Testing found recalled medicine can have a deadly bacterial contamination

by David J. Neal, Miami HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat a form of pneumonia has been recalled after testing found it might be as deadly as the infection it's supposed t

Updated on:April 06,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on: April 30,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on:April 30,2024

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

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

Vosoritide beneficial for children younger than 5 years with achondroplasia

by Elana GotkineFor children with achondroplasia, vosoritide is associated with a gain in the change in height Z score from baseline and a mild adverse event profile, according to a study published in

Updated on: January 26,2024

Vosoritide beneficial for children younger than 5 years with achondroplasia

by Elana GotkineFor children with achondroplasia, vosoritide is associated with a gain in the change in height Z score from baseline and a mild adverse event profile, according to a study published in

Updated on:January 26,2024