University of B.C. researchers have uncovered startling connections between micronutrient deficiencies and the composition of gut microbiomes in early life that could help explain why […]
Scientists build on artificial intelligence to create next-generation gastric acid treatment
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created and improved artificial intelligence (AI) designs to synthesize a candidate compound for a new gastric acid inhibitor […]
Pandemic didnt lower parents trust in childhood vaccines
Lots of vaccine disinformation spread during the pandemic, and doctors worried that may have given some parents pause about not only the risks of the […]
Could the microbiome hold the key to diagnosing and treating biliary tract cancer?
A recent study published in the journal Microorganisms explores the microbiome composition in patients with biliary tract cancer. Study: Interplay between the Human Microbiome and Biliary Tract Cancer: […]
New study identifies cells that drive pancreatic cancer spread while discovering their weakness
A new study carried out in mice, led by Queen Mary University of London, has identified cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer and […]
Obesity: Study suggests fructose is the key cause of weight gain
The number of people with obesity has increased rapidly over the past 50 years. Probable causes are an energy imbalance, where energy intake exceeds energy […]
'Exciting' alternative to IVF could be coming to UK
‘Exciting’ alternative to IVF could be coming to UK – and experts say it is cheaper and safer EXCLUSIVE: IVF method CAPA-IVM is offered at […]
Mediterranean diet intervention may not improve breast cancer prognosis in high-risk patients
In a recent study published in Clinical Cancer Research, researchers discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial to explore the impact of diet on […]
One in six GP practices now only take bookings online, study suggests
Misery for the elderly as study suggests one in six GP practices now only take bookings online Campaigners warn Britons missing out on vital care […]
Study reveals impact of hybrid immunity and booster vaccination on antibody waning
In a recent study published in npj Vaccines, researchers conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis to examine the decline in neutralizing antibody (nAb) titers […]
Tufts Medical Center to pilot nutrition screening in EHR
By creating food and nutrition insecurity screening within Tufts Medicine’s Epic electronic health record and patient engagement system, the new Tufts University Food is Medicine […]
New study in mice suggests curbing intestinal inflammation can combat C. diff infection
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) intestinal infections can cause severe, debilitating diarrhea in patients who are hospitalized or on immunosuppressive therapies. The infections can be very […]
Neoadjuvant pembrolizumab achieves major pathologic response in more than half of patients with resectable melanoma
Reviewed In exploratory analyses of results from the SWOG S1801 trial in patients with stage III-IV resectable melanoma, researchers saw a major pathologic response in […]
Mobile stroke units increase odds of averting stroke
Receiving a clot-busting drug in an ambulance-based mobile stroke unit (MSU) increases the likelihood of averting strokes and complete recovery compared with standard hospital emergency […]