Low ET levels in blood plasma may predict increased risk of cognitive impairment, dementia
A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the National University Health System (NUHS) revealed that low levels of ergothioneine (ET) in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment…
Read MoreUnderstanding the vector composition of mRNA filled
insights from industryStefan CairnsProduct Technical Specialist Malvern Panalytical In this interview, Malvern Panalytical Product Technical Specialist, Dr Stefan Cairns, discusses how size exclusion chromatography coupled with static light scattering (SEC-SLS) and other detectors can help you understand the composition of drug delivery vectors…
Read MoreTargeted timing of palliative care can have positive impact on life expectancy for lung cancer patients
Choosing the appropriate timing for specialized palliative care can have a positive impact on life expectancy for patients with small cell lung cancer. This is the result of a recently internationally published study by the Karl Landsteiner University of Health…
Read MoreShielding measures conferred protection to pregnant individuals in early COVID-19 pandemic
Individuals who were already pregnant at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic had a 50 percent lower exposure to SARS-CoV-2 compared with those who became pregnant after the pandemic began and the general population, according to a new model created…
Read MoreThree fruits that could help you sleep at night – expert
Dr Amir gives sleep advice for clock change We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding….
Read MoreStudy looks at self-reported physical health status of refugees, immigrants, and Canadian-born individuals
With the projected influx of refugees coming to Canada, particularly with global crises such as the war in Ukraine, it is imperative to understand the health outcomes of refugees who settle in Canada. A new study from the University of…
Read MoreCold temperatures can make you prone to blood clots, warns expert
British Heart Foundation: Understanding blood clots We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can…
Read MoreFDA approves "glowing tumor" imaging drug to aid lung cancer surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the targeted imaging agent Cytalux (pafolacianine) for use in lung cancer surgery. This injectable diagnostic binds to cancerous tissue and glows when stimulated by near-infrared light, making it easier for surgeons…
Read MoreDiabetes: Insulin-mimicking molecule could be developed into oral pill
A recent study explored whether a molecule unrelated to insulin could perform the same role as insulin. Using cryo-electron microscopy, the researchers identified a small non-insulin-related protein that can activate the human insulin receptor. This finding paves the way for…
Read MoreWhat’s the Future of France’s Sex Education Program?
MONTPELLIER, France — How can we adapt the rhetoric surrounding emotional, relationship, and sexual health education, commonly known as “EARS” in France, without clear understanding of the practices and expectations of young people? A study presented at the French-speaking sexology…
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