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Physician posture impacts patient experience and outcomes
A new study suggests that getting at a patient's eye level when talking with them about their diagnosis or care can really make a difference. Sitting or crouching at a hospitalized patient's bedside was associated with more trust, satisfaction and even better clinical outcomes than standing, according to the new review of evidence.
Overcoming cancer relapse with CAR-Enhancer therapy
Even as they have revolutionized the treatment of certain forms of cancer, CAR T-cell therapies have been shadowed by a significant limitation: many patients, including those whose cancer goes into full remission, eventually relapse. In a new study, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers report on a technique with the potential to eliminate that problem.
Cellular competition determines X chromosome usage in female bodies
A new study published in Nature Genetics by the Lymphoid Development Group at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences has reveals that the contribution of cells expressing maternal or paternal X chromosomes can be selectively skewed in different parts of the body. The study leverages human data from the 1000 Genomes Project combined with mouse models of human X chromosome-linked DNA sequence variation to advance our fundamental understanding of development in biologically female individuals who have two X chromosomes.
Anxiety’s Long-Term Impact on Dementia Development
The longitudinal relationship between chronic, resolved, and new onset anxiety and the risk of all-cause dementia (Progressive cognitive decline affecting memory and thinking).
INTEGRA Biosciences and Parse Biosciences offer affordable, automated single cell RNA sequencing
INTEGRA Biosciences and Parse Biosciences have partnered to automate single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) on the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot.
Study reveals enhanced electron transport in folded peptides
What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Alarming spread of H5N1 bird flu in US dairy cattle reveals cross-species transmission dangers
Researchers discovered that the H5N1 avian influenza virus has spilled over into dairy cattle in the US, posing significant cross-species transmission risks. Their multidisciplinary study reveals the virus's evolution and its zoonotic potential, emphasizing the need for heightened biosecurity measures.
COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging, especially in males and deprived groups
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated brain aging, particularly in males and those from deprived backgrounds, with significant cognitive performance decline in infected individuals. This impact was observed regardless of COVID-19 infection status, highlighting the role of psychosocial stressors.
Machine learning models predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis
Machine learning models can reliably inform clinicians about the disability progression of multiple sclerosis, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Edward De Brouwer of KU Leuven, Belgium, and colleagues.
Therapeutic properties and and phytochemical profile of greater galangal
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Various secondary metabolite compounds from plants have been found in recent decades, one of which is Alpinia galanga L. (greater galangal).
Cordyceps sinensis shown to alleviate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in mice
A recent study from China has reported that Cordyceps sinensis (CS), a traditional Chinese medicinal fungus, can ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice by inhibiting mitochondrion-mediated oxidative stress.
Study reveals role of zona incerta neurons in early social bonding and stress reduction
Specific neurons in the brain's zona incerta (ZI) play a crucial role in the early social interactions of an infant and its mother, building their bond and reducing stress, according to a new study in mice.
Medicaid policies boost oncology clinical trial enrollment for Black and Hispanic patients
Two Medicaid policies can interact to increase oncology clinical trial enrollment among Black and Hispanic patients, according to a new study by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, and Medidata AI.
Distinct patient preference profiles identified in prostate cancer care
A team of investigators from UCLA has identified distinct patient preference-based profiles among men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer regarding their treatment options that could help enhance shared decision-making and patient satisfaction in prostate cancer care.
Experimental cancer drug may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain
An experimental drug originally developed to treat cancer may help clear HIV from infected cells in the brain, according to a new Tulane University study.
Study links unplanned pregnancies among service women to reduced military readiness
Unplanned pregnancies among active service women may be curbing overall US military readiness for action and compromising its Women Peace and Security objectives, suggests research published online in the journal BMJ Military Health.
Researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for advanced multiple sclerosis
Researchers from Kyushu University have identified a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of advanced multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling condition associated with the central nervous system.
Understanding the epigenetic regulation of hepatic stellate cells in NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, affecting approximately 38% of the global population from 2016 to 2019.
Study finds flurbiprofen ester effective for pain relief during transvaginal 4D hysterosalpingography
Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The purpose of this study was to determine the analgesic effect of a flurbiprofen ester injection via continuous intravenous drip during transvaginal 4-dimensional hysterosalpingography (TVS 4D-HyCoSy).
Can cutting back on extra virgin olive oil make your heart healthier?
Two levels of extra virgin olive oil intake in a plant-based diet both reduce LDL cholesterol, with lower intake showing a more significant effect.