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There's only one syphilis medication for pregnant people and the supply is running out

There's only one syphilis medication for pregnant people and the supply is running out

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityThe pharmaceutical company Pfizer is the sole manufacturer of penicillin G benzathine, the only medicine that safely treats syphilis in pregnant people. Cre

There's only one syphilis medication for pregnant people and the supply is running out

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityThe pharmaceutical company Pfizer is the sole manufacturer of penicillin G benzathine, the only medicine that safely treats syphilis in pregnant people. Cre
What Hispanic people—and everyone—should know about clinical trials

What Hispanic people—and everyone—should know about clinical trials

JANUARY 23, 2024by Lourdes Medrano,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite its rapid growth, the Hispanic and Latino population in the United States continues to be un

What Hispanic people—and everyone—should know about clinical trials

JANUARY 23, 2024by Lourdes Medrano,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite its rapid growth, the Hispanic and Latino population in the United States continues to be un
Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.
Biomaterial proves capable of accelerating bone regeneration

Biomaterial proves capable of accelerating bone regeneration

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPPhotomicrograph of the material synthesized by researchers at IBB-UNESP. Credit: Willian Fernando Zambuzzi/UNESPResearchers at São Paulo State University's Botuc

Biomaterial proves capable of accelerating bone regeneration

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPPhotomicrograph of the material synthesized by researchers at IBB-UNESP. Credit: Willian Fernando Zambuzzi/UNESPResearchers at São Paulo State University's Botuc
Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe

Can a drug like Ozempic help treat addictions to alcohol, opioids or other substances?

by Shalini Arunogiri, Leigh Walker and Roberta Anversa,The ConversationCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsSemaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) was initially developed to treat diabe
Researchers discover one million new components of the human genome

Researchers discover one million new components of the human genome

by Anika Hazra,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Donnelly Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Research have found nearly one million n

Researchers discover one million new components of the human genome

by Anika Hazra,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Donnelly Center for Cellular and Biomolecular Research have found nearly one million n
New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d

New way to prompt blood vessel growth shows promise for rescuing limbs at risk

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCritical limb ischemia (CLI), the end-stage condition of peripheral artery disease (PAD), is increasing worldwide. Diabetes, smoking (Buerger d
Scientists develop 'safe' bone grafts from cow bones to heal bone fractures and injuries

Scientists develop 'safe' bone grafts from cow bones to heal bone fractures and injuries

byUniversity of SharjahRepresentative images of immunohistochemical staining of DMB and DCC implantation sites to visualize the intensity distribution of osteogenic factors. Credit:PLOS ON

Scientists develop 'safe' bone grafts from cow bones to heal bone fractures and injuries

byUniversity of SharjahRepresentative images of immunohistochemical staining of DMB and DCC implantation sites to visualize the intensity distribution of osteogenic factors. Credit:PLOS ON
Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei

Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall well-bei
New wound healing research produces full thickness human bioprinted skin

New wound healing research produces full thickness human bioprinted skin

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistWFIRM researchers use cells and hydrogels as bioinks to 3D print human skin. Credit: Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative MedicineA research paper published

New wound healing research produces full thickness human bioprinted skin

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistWFIRM researchers use cells and hydrogels as bioinks to 3D print human skin. Credit: Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative MedicineA research paper published
Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca

Bioinspired flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressInverse design concept and fabrication techniques of flexible network scaffolds for soft tissue regeneration. Schematic illustration of electrospun conduit sca
New study aims to define the progeria phenome

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes

New study aims to define the progeria phenome

by Impact Journals LLCProgeroid syndrome overview. Credit: 2024 Worm et al.Progeroid disorders are a heterogenous group of rare and complex hereditary syndromes presenting with pleiotropic phenotypes