Tapeworm is spreading in Kenya—demand for meat brings parasite to new areas
Echinococcus granulosus, a type of tapeworm, is a harmful parasite that affects 1 million people worldwide. The parasite can grow slowly in people for years to form thick-walled cysts in vital organs, such as the liver and lungs. Known as…
Read MorePhysicians prescribing opioid use treatment influence others to follow suit, finds study
Emergency departments (EDs) are critical settings for treating opioid use disorder, but few ED physicians initiate treatments like administration of buprenorphine, a drug known to activate the brain’s opioid receptors and help patients safely manage and treat opioid addiction. However,…
Read MoreBiotech industry leader to helm WashU drug development accelerator
Shripad Bhagwat, PhD, a drug development expert with decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, has been named the inaugural senior director of the Needleman Program for Innovation and Commercialization (NPIC) at Washington University in St. Louis. In…
Read MoreStudy finds pleasurable music and 'chills' predict music-induced hypoalgesia
In a study published in Frontiers in Pain Research, researchers showed that emotional responses to relaxing and favorite music predict hypoalgesia. Study: Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia. Image Credit: Stokkete/Shutterstock.com Music can reduce anxiety and pain…
Read MoreQ&A: Hypertension expert on optimizing blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition affecting nearly half of U.S. adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 48% of Americans have high blood pressure—defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130…
Read MoreStudy shows link between parental stress and exacerbated asthma symptoms in children
Reviewed University of Queensland research has shown a link between parental stress stemming from financial hardship and exacerbated asthma symptoms in children. Dr K M Shahunja from UQ's Poche Centre for Indigenous Health led a study that analyzed the data…
Read MoreScientists warn next pandemic is ‘the Big One’ with deadly brain-swelling virus
The next pandemic is “simmering in the background”, experts have warned, and could be the most contagious and devastating in history. Dubbed the “Big One”, the Nipah virus is able to infect the cells that line the central nervous system…
Read MoreBridging Chemistry and Biology: The Art of Designing Novel Therapeutics
Thought LeadersSona KrajcovicovaPostdoctoral Researcher University of Cambridge In this interview, we delve into the journey and research of Sona Krajcovicova, exploring how diverse interests led to a passionate pursuit of chemistry, innovative approaches to drug development, and a commitment to making a…
Read MoreTech Encourages HIV Prevention Among Women
Access to technology, particularly cellphones, is tied to a higher awareness of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in women, according to survey results presented at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 2023 Annual Meeting. Those with limited access to technology, older…
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