NIH grant supports research on immune-related receptor in neurons
Florida Atlantic University has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how an immune-related receptor in neurons plays a
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Meaning, purpose and spirituality should be core parts of healthcare, say experts
A new peer-reviewed paper calls for meaning, purpose, and spirituality to be treated as core components of lifestyle medicine – not optional add-ons – because
PET imaging reveals molecular mechanism behind ketamine’s antidepressant effects
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, and approximately 30% of patients develop treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a condition that
Research reveals nuclear metabolic fingerprint in human cells
More than two hundred metabolic enzymes, many of which are normally tasked with producing energy in the mitochondria, are also found sitting directly on top
New European project develops human-based models for brain disorders
The University of Barcelona is consolidating its position at the forefront of European research thanks to the strategic project “VISI-ON-BRAIN: Cutting-edge Human In Vitro and
DNA nanomachine strategy reverses chemoresistance in small cell lung cancer
Professor Chao Zhang’s team at Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, has developed a novel DNA nanomachine-based drug delivery and release strategy aimed at overcoming chemoresistance
Single dose of CAR-astrocyte therapy halves amyloid levels in mice brains
The new generation of Alzheimer’s disease drugs – the first proven to change the course of the disease – typically extend independent living for patients
Biomimetic smart insole system enables accurate gait monitoring
With the increasing aging population, high incidence of chronic diseases, and the growing number of congenital or acquired foot deformities, lower limb dysfunction and abnormal
TREM2 helps macrophages survive and repair radiation damaged skin
Recently, teams led by Prof. Yiming Zhang from Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University,Prof. Fazhi Qi from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, and Prof. Junli Zhou from
Learning strengthens coordination among sensory neurons in the brain
When you get better at a skill-recognizing a familiar face in a crowd, spotting a typo at a glance, or anticipating the next move in
Studies highlight benefits of osseointegration for patients with limb amputations
Three new studies from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) highlight the use and advantages of osseointegration (OI) for individuals with an amputation, in some instances
Engineered lettuce may turn injectable GLP-1 therapies into oral pills
Few drugs have entered mainstream awareness as quickly or as dramatically as glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1 receptor agonists. Initially approved by the FDA for the
Florida sues 3 leading medical groups over gender-affirming care for minors
Florida is suing three major medical associations accusing them of pushing misinformation about gender-affirming care to drive demand for their members’ services.
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients