Like other family holidays, Grandparents Day should be one of warm, fuzzy feelings and celebration. Maybe you remembered to send a card and your kids’ artwork. Maybe you’re lucky enough to be able to meet them in person. Or maybe the celebration is going to consist of a couple of cross-country FaceTime calls, which, let’s face it, can be agonizing […]
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Chinese scientists have succeeded in growing kidneys containing human cells in pig embryos, a world first that could one day help address organ donation shortages. But the finding, published in a study in the journal Cell Stem Cell on Thursday, raises ethical issues—especially since some human cells were also found in the pigs’ brains, experts said. The researchers from the […]
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Herpes is not only unpleasant but it can, in some cases, also have dangerous complications and life-threatening consequences. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, a research team has now introduced a completely new approach for treating herpes. Their method is based on the inhibition of an enzyme that is needed for the release of newly formed virus particles from infected cells. […]
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GENEVA — The increase in cases of COVID-19 in the northern hemisphere is worrying healthcare authorities around the world, who are aware that these countries usually experience a peak in respiratory infections during the winter months. During a recent press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged nations to closely monitor COVID-19 cases and report the number of hospital admissions […]
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The crucial role of zinc depletion in the action of a key antimalarial drug against the deadliest malaria parasite has been uncovered by a team led by RIKEN researchers. This finding provides valuable insights for developing new drugs against the disease. Their work is published in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases. Malaria poses a significant threat to nearly half of […]
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After more than four decades as a publicly traded health IT company, NextGen Healthcare will be taken private by Thoma Bravo in an acquisition valued at $1.8 billion, it was announced on Wednesday. WHY IT MATTERS NextGen, which had been in advanced talks with the private equity firm, had also attracted some interest from other suitors, according to Bloomberg earlier this week. Jeffrey Margolis, […]
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Researchers analyzed data for patients who participated in the study for at least 90 days, with a range of 90-721 days for all patients. The average length of participation was 227 days. 31% of all patients had controlled blood pressure when they enrolled in the study, compared to 61% with controlled blood pressure at the end of the study period. […]
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Smoking is a common social practice that increases the risk of several health problems. Data from a recent study suggest that people who smoke are at a much greater risk for hospitalizations due to mental illness. Certain genetics may contribute to the risk of smoking intensity and mental illness hospitalizations. The results indicate that helping individuals quit smoking may help […]
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Reviewers’ Notes For years, it has been known that smoking can contribute to serious damage on gum and oral health, with smokers having more gum diseases, more tooth loss, and increased levels of oral cancer. It has also been known that gum disease can play a negative role on systemic health, e.g., it is implicated in diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic […]
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Reviewers’ Notes Rochester Institute of Technology researchers are improving non-invasive treatment options for degenerative disc disease, an ailment that impacts 3 million adults yearly in the U.S., according to the Mayo Clinic. Using state-of-the-art gene editing technology in mesenchymal stem cells, the researchers will add to the growing field of regenerative medicine, the process of producing cellular therapies to alleviate […]
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