An international group of researchers, led by Dr. José Ángel Martínez-Climent at the Cima University of Navarra, has created mouse avatars of patients with multiple myeloma to study and develop personalized treatments against this blood cancer, the second most frequent hematological cancer and incurable in most cases. These artificial mice can mimic the genetic and immunological diversity of the origin […]
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A new study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found that only 1.8% of eligible Americans with commercial insurance received lung cancer screening. Rates were higher but still extremely low for Original Medicare (3.4%) and Medicare Advantage (4.6%). The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, determined 2017 screening rates for patients who were […]
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Increases in multidrug-resistance in the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae have made it the fourth-leading cause of death associated with antibiotic resistance. In a study in PLOS Biology, researchers report a new target to fight against pneumonia due to infections by this opportunistic lung pathogen -; interference with the bacteria's fermentation metabolism. This may offer a novel therapeutic option in the urgent […]
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Globally, an estimated 700,000 people take their own life every year—a statistic that underscores the importance of suicide prevention. Suicidal thoughts (ideation), plans and attempts are surprisingly common: 12 percent of Canadians have thought about suicide during their lifetime, 4.3 percent made a plan and 3.1 percent attempted it. Past suicide prevention efforts have emphasized the identification and mitigation of […]
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Congressional leaders introduced a bill on Tuesday that would further restrict access to the veterinary drug xylazine, which is now being added to fentanyl powder. Also known as tranq, the drug is meant to be a sedative and muscle relaxer for horses and other large animals and is not approved for human use. But the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has […]
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Brain development consists of a sequence of coordinated steps, which are mainly instructed by our genes. During these steps, the proper positioning and functionality of nerve cells in the brain (neurons) are critical—nonfunctional or incorrectly positioned neurons can lead to severe neuropathological consequences. Mutations in genes coordinating this program are often linked to neurodevelopmental disorders; however, environmental stressors such as […]
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(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to hold an advisory panel meeting to discuss Perrigo Company Plc’s over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill in May, the drugmaker said on Tuesday. The panel will decide on recommending the non-estrogen contraceptive as a daily OTC birth control pill on May 9 and 10. The drug, Opill, is expected to be […]
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Attention people who design maternity clothes: pregnant people want to look good! We’re out here wearing stylish, Tik-Tok-approved, yet mom-practical outfits, when all of a sudden we get pregnant and all the options dry up. Sure, we may end […]
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Problems with a sense of smell may help predict a higher risk for age-related health problems, according to researchers from the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. What to know: Smell dysfunction acts as an early indicator of cognitive decline as well as signs of frailty in the brain and unhealthy aging. Researchers […]
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In a recent study published in the Nutrients journal, researchers in New Zealand compared the effects of consuming red-fleshed apples (high anthocyanin content) and white-fleshed (control, low anthocyanin content) among healthy adults. Study: A Polyphenol Enriched Variety of Apple Alters Circulating Immune Cell Gene Expression and Faecal Microbiota Composition in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Image Credit: AfricaStudio/Shutterstock.com Background The […]
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