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Scientists developing a monoclonal antibody to neutralize Nipah virus one of the deadliest zoonotic pathogens
An experimental monoclonal antibody has been engineered to target the deadly Nipah virus, an emerging zoonotic pathogen with a human mortality rate ranging as high as a staggering 90%.
Jun 29, 2024
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Medical economics
Insurance coverage disruptions, challenges accessing care common amid Medicaid unwinding
In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, ...
Jun 29, 2024
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Medical research news
Two groups of neurons linked to feeling full identified—one for before-meal fullness and one for after-meal fullness
A team of biomedical researchers from the U.S. and the U.K. has identified two groups of neurons that take part in the process of feeling full—one before eating and one after. In their study, published in the journal Science, ...
A dog's puppyhood can cause 'puppy blues' reminiscent of baby blues
Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy event, but sometimes the life change that comes with it can provoke significant negative emotions. In a study now published in npj Mental Health Research, researchers found that almost ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Protein maps created using scanning technology on cerebrospinal fluid to find markers for Alzheimer's
A large team of neuroscientists, biochemists and Alzheimer's specialists affiliated with institutions in the U.S. and Iceland has created a protein map to look for patterns in cerebrospinal fluid that may serve as markers ...
Loss of salt and body fluid stimulates kidney regeneration in mice
A loss of salt and body fluid can stimulate kidney regeneration and repair in mice, according to a new study led by USC Stem Cell scientist Janos Peti-Peterdi and published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Jun 28, 2024
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Researchers find brains can tune their navigation system without landmarks
Johns Hopkins research sheds new light on how mammals track their position and orientation while moving, revealing that visual motion cues alone allow the brain to adjust and recalibrate its internal map even in the absence ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Study reveals significant differences in RNA editing between postmortem and living human brain
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed valuable light on the nuanced functions and intricate regulatory methods of RNA editing, a critical mechanism underlying brain development and disease.
Jun 28, 2024
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Gene therapy halts progression of rare genetic condition in young boy
When Michael Pirovolakis received an individualized gene therapy in a single-patient clinical trial at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in March 2022, the course of his condition was dramatically altered.
Jun 28, 2024
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Researchers discover molecule's ability to suppress negative effects of type 2 diabetes, obesity
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed the mechanisms behind one particular molecule's involvement in regulating insulin sensitivity. The findings, which were translated from a preclinical animal ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Visualizing core pathologies of Parkinson's disease and related disorders in live patients
In countries with an aging population, neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) are becoming more prevalent. These conditions, for which no definitive cure currently ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Creating supranormal hearing in mice
A study from Michigan Medicine's Kresge Hearing Research Institute was able to produce supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in humans.
Jun 28, 2024
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Novel mechanism for targeting bone marrow adipocytes to prevent bone loss
Bone marrow adipocytes (BMAds) are situated within the bone microenvironment, in close proximity to bone cells, vascular structures, and hematopoietic tissues. The shift of bone marrow stromal/stem cells (BMSCs) lineage towards ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Breakthrough research makes cancer-fighting viral agent more effective
When a cancer cell doesn't respond to traditional therapies, doctors may turn to a sort of viral biological warfare, by deploying "troops" in the form of viral agents that are specifically engineered to target and eliminate ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Chemo drug may cause significant hearing loss in longtime cancer survivors
An interdisciplinary study led by researchers at the University of South Florida and Indiana University has uncovered significant findings on the long-term effects of one of the most common forms of chemotherapy on cancer ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Crohn's discovery could lead to better treatments for devastating condition
Remarkable new research by a University of Virginia undergraduate may help explain recurrent Crohn's disease in children and open the door to new ways to treat or even cure the devastating condition. The work is published ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Fears of attack and no phone signal deter women trail runners, finds study
Many studies have shown the health benefits of running, for both physical and psychological well-being. The researchers hope that, by identifying the features that are attractive to runners, they can help policymakers create ...
Jun 28, 2024
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New device inspired by python teeth may reduce the risk of rotator cuff re-tearing
Most people, when they think about pythons, visualize the huge snake constricting and swallowing victims whole. But did you know that pythons initially hold onto their prey with their sharp, backward-curving teeth?
Jun 28, 2024
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Researchers develop an alternative to pacemakers in the form of a hydrogel
A heart attack is a life-threatening condition, with patients remaining at risk of premature death long after the actual attack—50% to 60% of patients die subsequently as a result of sudden cardiac death, triggered by cardiac ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Study suggests changing the gut microbiome improves health outcomes for newly-diagnosed metastatic kidney cancer
Physician scientists from City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, found that people with metastatic kidney cancer who orally took a live biotherapeutic product called ...
Jun 28, 2024
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