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 8

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 8

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 11

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 11

Clinical trial suggests fecal transplants may protect transplant patients against multi-drug-resistant organisms

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDepth of coverage of metagenome reads from participant stool samples mapped to representative genomes from participants with detected conspecific strain replacement after

Updated on: January 04,2024 5

Clinical trial suggests fecal transplants may protect transplant patients against multi-drug-resistant organisms

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDepth of coverage of metagenome reads from participant stool samples mapped to representative genomes from participants with detected conspecific strain replacement after

Updated on:January 04,2024 5

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on: December 26,2023 9

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on:December 26,2023 9

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts

Updated on: December 22,2023 21

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts

Updated on:December 22,2023 21

Researchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00221-2Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artifici

Updated on: December 30,2023 18

Researchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00221-2Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artifici

Updated on:December 30,2023 18

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 17

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 17

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Updated on: March 22,2024 14

ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?

by Alison Poulton,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only

Updated on:March 22,2024 14

HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented early ahead of this year'sEuropean Congress of Clinical Microbiolo

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

HIV in cell culture can be completely eliminated using CRISPR-Cas gene editing technology, increasing hopes of cure

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research presented early ahead of this year'sEuropean Congress of Clinical Microbiolo

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on: December 22,2023 19

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on:December 22,2023 19

What is Ryeqo, the recently approved medicine for endometriosis?

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women diagnosed with endometriosis it is often a long sentence of chronic pain and cramping thatimpacts

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

What is Ryeqo, the recently approved medicine for endometriosis?

by Nial Wheate and Jasmine Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor women diagnosed with endometriosis it is often a long sentence of chronic pain and cramping thatimpacts

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Research aims to curb fatalities caused by illicit drugs

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) Center for Forensic Science Ph.D. candidate Harry Fursman is working on two fronts to prevent har

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Research aims to curb fatalities caused by illicit drugs

byUniversity of Technology, SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) Center for Forensic Science Ph.D. candidate Harry Fursman is working on two fronts to prevent har

Updated on:January 04,2024 9