A new international study conducted by the Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC) led by Prof. Ran Nir-Paz at Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center and Prof. Ronen Hazan of the Faculty of Dental Medicine at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, using…
Read MoreRacial discrimination linked to increased inflammation among Black women with systemic lupus erythematosus, study finds
New research from the Black Women’s Experiences Living with Lupus (BeWELL) Study has revealed that racial discrimination is a distinct health threat that heightens the risk of disease among Black Americans. The research, focused on Black women with systemic lupus…
Read MoreNanotechnology's triple threat: Advancing precision cancer treatment
In a recent review published in Natures Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy Journal, a group of authors explored current and future strategies in the design of tumor tissue-, cell-, and organelle-targeted cancer nanomedicines, emphasizing the latest advances in hierarchical targeting…
Read MoreSimple drawing test could help identify dementia – when to see a doctor
Dr Hilary lists the early symptoms of dementia Dementia refers to conditions that are characterised by an impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with daily life. Early detection of the mind-robbing condition can buy precious time…
Read MoreCould an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? Its worked for our First Nations people
When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter—right? Not always. In northern Australia’s intensely hot climate, air conditioners were once luxury items. Houses were built to catch the breeze, and everything slowed down when the hot weather…
Read MoreCanine Tumor Genome Atlas will map DNA in pets to help people with cancer
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Read MoreCOVID: Heres why cases have seen a small spike this summer
Since the beginning of July all there have been indications that COVID infections are increasing again in the UK. The daily number of new positive tests and the proportion of tests coming back positive have been increasing since the end…
Read MoreHealthcare software and firmware risks up 59%, says H-ISAC
The 2023 State of Cybersecurity for Medical Devices and Healthcare Systems report, a collaboration of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center with Securin and Finite State, examined the critical and high-rated vulnerabilities that put the underpinning software and firmware…
Read MoreStudy highlights difficulty in diagnosing blood disorders, need for coordination between clinicians and pathologists
Blood disorders known as myelodysplastic syndromes/neoplasms (MDS) are difficult to diagnose—and are commonly misdiagnosed—putting patients at increased risk for treatment mistakes and other potentially harmful consequences, according to researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller…
Read MoreOrganon results beat estimates on demand for women heath products, biosimilars
(Reuters) – Organon & Co reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its women’s heath products and biosimilar drugs, sending the healthcare firm’s shares up about 8%. The company posted quarterly revenue of $1.61 billion, beating…
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