Today's Healthcare News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/today's_healthcare/ Healthcare. Stay abreast of changes in medical procedures, health insurance and managed care. Understand new healthcare options. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:05 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:47:05 EDT 60 Today's Healthcare News -- ScienceDaily //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/today's_healthcare/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. Encouraging new prospects for the treatment of consciousness disorders //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm An international study tested transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on 62 patients suffering from consciousness disorders following severe brain injury. These results represent a significant advance in how we care for these patients and will enable us to refine the therapeutic strategies to implement. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:34 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112434.htm Pressure in the biliary system leads to tissue changes in the liver //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called hepatocytes. When the outflow of bile to the intestine is blocked, it collects in the liver and can lead to serious liver disease. Researchers found that high pressure in the bile canaliculi alters the structure of the liver tissue. They found that elevated pressure leads to the obviation of apical bulkheads, structures known to reinforce the canaliculi. Subsequently, bile canaliculi enlarge into liver cell rosettes that are observed in many liver diseases. This study identifies pressure to be a potential common cause of various liver diseases with biliary obstruction and thus contributes to a better understanding of liver diseases. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:24:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230906112407.htm New study shows effectiveness of mpox vaccine //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm A new international study has shown mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections to be less severe among those who are vaccinated or had a previous infection in 2022, underlining the importance and effectiveness of vaccination. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:29 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124929.htm Resistant starch supplement reduces liver triglycerides in people with fatty liver disease //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm Resistant starch is a nondigestible fiber that ferments in the large intestine, and consumption of it has previously been shown to have a positive effect on metabolism in animal studies. Now, a 4-month randomized controlled trial in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) indicates that daily intake of resistant starch can alter gut bacteria composition and lower liver triglycerides and liver enzymes associated with liver injury and inflammation. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:49:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124907.htm Racial and socioeconomic differences still determine survival rates of premature babies in the US //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm The US continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status and race, finds a new report. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:48:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230905124853.htm ChatGPT is debunking myths on social media around vaccine safety, say experts //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm ChatGPT could help to increase vaccine uptake by debunking myths around jab safety, say the authors of a new study. Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:46:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230904104633.htm Toxic molds, fossil fuels, antibiotics linked to chemical intolerance //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124048.htm Toxic mold left behind by Hurricane Idalia could initiate chemical intolerance (CI) in some individuals, experts said. In a survey of thousands of Americans, mold exposure was the most frequently cited initiating cause of CI, according to a recently published study. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:40:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/09/230901124048.htm Radiologists must monitor novel Alzheimer's treatment side effect //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142812.htm A new article examines the use of monoclonal antibody therapies for treating Alzheimer disease and alerts physicians to be on the lookout for a potential side effect: amyloid-related imaging abnormalities. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:28:12 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831142812.htm 为什么男人,富人和海上居民more likely to develop skin cancer //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121720.htm A new study examines why people living in Atlantic regions are more at-risk for developing melanoma than other Canadians, providing lessons on skin cancer prevention for the whole country. To find out why, the researchers compared UV exposure and behaviours among different groups in Atlantic Canada based on income, education, and gender, among other factors. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121720.htm Sepsis -- as common as cancer, as deadly as a heart attack //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121709.htm A research team has found that more than four percent of all hospital admissions in southern Sweden are associated with sepsis. It is a significantly under-diagnosed condition that can be likened to an epidemic. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:17:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230831121709.htm New blood test detects a key indicator of Parkinson's disease //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151742.htm Researchers have developed a blood test that detects Parkinson's disease, potentially establishing a way to help diagnose the condition before nervous system damage worsens. A new blood-based diagnostic test would be a major advancement for Parkinson's disease, which afflicts 10 million people worldwide and is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:42 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151742.htm AI enabled soft robotic implant monitors scar tissue to self-adapt for personalized drug treatment //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm Research teams have detailed a pioneering breakthrough in medical device technology that could lead to intelligent, long-lasting, tailored treatment for patients, thanks to soft robotics and artificial intelligence. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:17:40 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830151740.htm Antibiotics promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830133608.htm Antibiotic-resistant bacteria get extra nutrients and thrive when the drugs kill 'good' bacteria in the gut, according to new research that could lead to better patient risk assessment and 'microbiome therapeutics' treatments to help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:36:08 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830133608.htm Parental incarceration increases cardiovascular risk in young adults, study suggests //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm New research suggests parental incarceration elevates cardiovascular risk in early adulthood, potentially contributing to larger health disparities. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131935.htm Winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131914.htm Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster. Researchers spent three years analyzing evidence from 3,600 existing studies and found a tailored exercise program commencing three to six weeks after surgery was the best approach for preventing a secondary shoulder dislocation. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:19:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131914.htm Blood cell insights offer potential boost to lung cancer therapies //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131855.htm 最新发现的一种免疫细胞的计谋ld give lung cancer patients a more accurate prognosis and better identify who will benefit from immunotherapies. Researchers found that the location in and around tumours of cytotoxic T cells, which play a key role in fighting cancer, may help predict patient survival and indicate whether or not treatments will work. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:18:55 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131855.htm High mortality in cardiogenic shock despite extracorporeal life support (ECLS) //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131323.htm The use of active mechanical circulatory support is growing rapidly around the world. The hope is that these systems will improve survival after the most severe form of acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock. A recent clinical trial has shown that extracorporeal life support (ECLS) does not reduce 30-day mortality after cardiogenic shock. The finding is likely to influence future guidelines. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:13:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230830131323.htm AI-powered triage platform could aid future viral outbreak response //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130023.htm A team of researchers has developed an innovative patient triage platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that the researchers say is capable of predicting patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130023.htm Reduced risk of bleeding with modern blood thinners //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130007.htm Modern blood-thinning drugs (known as NOACs) reduce the risk of serious bleeding by up to 45 percent compared to the traditional drug warfarin in the treatment of blood clots in the legs and lungs, according to a recent study. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130007.htm Maintaining stable weight increases longevity among older women //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130001.htm Researchers investigated the associations of weight changes later in life with exceptional longevity and found that women who maintained their body weight after age 60 were more likely to reach exceptional longevity. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:00:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829130001.htm Care robots: Ethical perceptions and acceptance //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm The global population of people older than 65 years of age is rapidly increasing the need for care. Although care robots are a promising solution to fill in for caregivers, their social implementation has been slow and unsatisfactory. A team of international researchers has now developed the first universal model that can be employed across cultural contexts to explain how ethical perceptions affect the willingness to use care robots. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:59:27 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230829125927.htm Resistant E. coli rises despite drop in ciprofloxacin use //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828223807.htm After a nearly threefold drop in prescriptions for the antibiotic ciprofloxacin between 2015 and 2021, the rates of ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli bacteria circulating in the community did not decline. In fact, a study of Seattle-area women over age 50 who had not taken any antibiotics for at least a year discovered that the incidence of gut-colonizing ciprofloxacin-resistant E. coli actually increased. About 1 in 5 women in the study were affected. The results are consistent with theoretical models indicating that, once a drug-resistant form of E.coli emerges, it will continue to spread by taking up long-term residence in individuals' gut microbiomes. Antibiotic resistant E. coli in the gut is of concern because the bacteria can enter the urinary tract and cause difficult-to-treat infections, particularly in women. Evidence from studies such as this one may be changing paradigms on how to fight the rise in antibiotic resistance. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:38:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828223807.htm Individuals feel sex-specific symptoms before impending cardiac arrest //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105532.htm 调查人员正在帮助indiv更近一步iduals catch a sudden cardiac arrest before it happens, thanks to a new study. The study, led by sudden cardiac arrest experts, found that 50% of individuals who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest also experienced a telling symptom 24 hours before their loss of heart function. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105532.htm Atrial fibrillation and stroke risk //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm 研究人员已经开发出一种新的identifyin方式g patients at risk of an irregular heartbeat, known as 'atrial fibrillation'. While not life threatening, the condition increases people's risk of having a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or stroke by up to five times. A new study reveals four specific factors that can predict which patients will have atrial fibrillation. These include older age, higher diastolic blood pressure and problems with both the coordination and function of the upper left chamber of the heart. The team went on to create an easy tool for doctors to use in practice to identify those at high risk. And they hope that this will help diagnose and treat more patients, reducing their risk of future strokes. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105528.htm Australian woman found with parasitic roundworm in her brain caught from carpet python //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105511.htm The world's first case of a new parasitic infection in humans has been discovered by researchers who detected a live eight-centimeter roundworm from a carpet python in the brain of a 64- year-old Australian woman. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:55:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230828105511.htm Half as many AF patients dying of heart attacks and strokes in the UK now //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm Patients living with one of the UK's most common heart rhythm conditions are 50% less likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than they were at the start of the millennium, analysis of 70,000 newly diagnosed AF patients' health records has shown. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:20:31 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230825122031.htm Study uncovers genetic risk factors for heart failure //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120201.htm A global team of scientists conducted one of the largest genetic association studies on heart failure to date. Using genomic data from over 90,000 heart failure patients and more than a million controls, the team identified 39 genetic mutations associated with heart failure, 18 of which had not been reported previously. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:02:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824120201.htm ChatGPT shows limited ability to recommend guidelines-based cancer treatments //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111917.htm For many patients, the internet serves as a powerful tool for self-education on medical topics. With ChatGPT now at patients' fingertips, researchers assessed how consistently the artificial intelligence chatbot provides recommendations for cancer treatment that align with National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:19:17 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111917.htm Women more severely affected by chronic fatigue syndrome //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111857.htm Women with ME/CFS tend to have more symptoms and co-occurring conditions than men, according to initial results from the world's largest study of the disease. It has long been known that women are more likely to have ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) but the DecodeME study has shown for the first time how their experience differs from men. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111857.htm 早产婴儿某些脂肪酸better vision //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111854.htm Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:18:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230824111854.htm Despite fears to the contrary, Canadian wildfire smoke exposure was not much worse than a bad pollen day in New York City //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823121438.htm New Yorkers can apparently breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. Their exposure to the smoke in June 2023 from Canadian wildfires led to only a slightly higher bump in visits to New York City hospital emergency departments for breathing problems or asthma attacks than what is seen on days when pollen counts are high. However, authors of a new study say other possible health effects, such as possible heart attacks and stroke, still need to be investigated. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:14:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230823121438.htm AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822193054.htm AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:30:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822193054.htm New antifungal therapy for fungal meningitis //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111628.htm A team of researchers successfully tested a new antifungal therapy to treat fungal meningitis. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111628.htm ChatGPT shows 'impressive' accuracy in clinical decision making //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111621.htm Investigators found that ChatGPT was about 72 percent accurate in overall clinical decision making, from coming up with possible diagnoses to making final diagnoses and care management decisions. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:16:21 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230822111621.htm Research reveals boosting strategies that mitigate risks of COVID-19 in cancer patients //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174259.htm The rate at which additional COVID-19 boosters are needed for cancer patients depends on the treatment they are receiving, researchers say. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:42:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174259.htm Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson's disease up to seven years before diagnosis //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174246.htm Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:42:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821174246.htm Moving the needle on monitoring skin cancer //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821135730.htm A research team has developed a new approach that integrates a minimally invasive, painless microneedle platform capable of absorbing the cell-surrounding, biomarker-containing fluid from deeper layers of the skin with an ultra-sensitive, single-molecule detection method (Simoa) that detects often rare, yet relevant biomarkers with higher sensitivity than conventional methods. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:57:30 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821135730.htm Natural language processing to extract social risk factors influencing health //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114409.htm A new study has found that a natural language processing (NLP) system showed excellent performance when ported to a new health system and tested on more than six million clinical notes of patients seen in Florida. Performance was evaluated for generalizability and portability, defined as ease and accuracy when deploying the software in a new environment and of updating its use to meet the needs of new data. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:09 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114409.htm A new DNA drug to fight blood clots //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114401.htm Various medical circumstances, including heart attacks and extreme cases of COVID-19, necessitate the use of anticoagulants, medicines that prevent blood clots. But the most commonly used, heparin, can induce potentially fatal side effects by making the blood clots worse rather than better. This only happens in a minority of patients so effective treatments are not commonly explored. Researchers have now proposed a side effect-free anticoagulating treatment that has so far proved effective in test mice and could be ready for human trials in just a few years. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:44:01 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230821114401.htm Cell therapy that repairs cornea damage with patient's own stem cells achieves positive phase I trial results //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153120.htm Novel stem cell therapy called a CALEC transplant was performed safely in four patients with serious chemical burns tracked in a phase I clinical trial for 12 months. The patients experienced early clinical gains: two were able to undergo a corneal transplant and two reported significant improvements in vision without additional treatment. CALEC procedure takes small amount of stem cells from healthy eye, grows and expands stem cells on a graft, before it is transplanted into the patient's damaged eye. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:31:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818153120.htm Caution: Living alone puts people with cognitive decline at risk //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135219.htm An estimated 1 in 4 older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone and is at risk of practices like unsafe driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications and failing to attend medical appointments. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:52:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135219.htm Breast size affects women's attitudes to exercise //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm Women with larger breasts tend to exercise less frequently and avoid high-intensity exercise and a new study has found much improved participation in recreational group exercises after breast reduction surgery. The new study further strengthens calls for more accessible, publicly funded breast reduction and other interventions in some cases. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:52:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135200.htm Nature-inspired pressure sensing technology that aims to transform healthcare and surgical robots //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135157.htm Researchers took a leaf out of nature's book to develop 'eAir' -- a novel pressure sensing technology that promises to transform minimally-invasive surgeries and implantable sensors. This novel invention mirrors the lotus leaf's natural sensitivity to the extremely light touch of a water droplet, to achieve high accuracy and reliability in pressure detection. For example, during a laparoscopic or robotic surgery, graspers enhanced with eAir sensors could provide tactile feedback to help surgeons improve surgical and patient outcomes. eAir may also be used to improve the process of monitoring intracranial pressure -- the pressure within the skull that can influence brain health. Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:51:57 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230818135157.htm Radiation may not be necessary for patients with low-risk breast cancer //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164033.htm Researchers have found some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164033.htm How old are you, biologically? AI can tell your 'true' age by looking at your chest //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164024.htm Scientists have developed an AI model that accurately estimates a patient's age, using chest radiographs of healthy individuals collected from multiple facilities. Furthermore, they found a positive relationship between differences in the AI-estimated and chronological ages and a variety of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, hyperuricemia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In the future, it is expected that AI biomarkers will be developed to predict life expectancy, estimate the severity of chronic diseases, and forecast surgery-related risks. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:40:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817164024.htm Anti-obesity drug improves associative learning in people with obesity //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163920.htm Obesity leads to altered energy metabolism and reduced insulin sensitivity of cells. The so-called 'anti-obesity drugs' are increasingly used to treat obesity and have caused tremendous interest, especially in the USA. Researchers have now shown in people with obesity that reduced insulin sensitivity affects learning of sensory associations. A single dose of the anti-obesity drug liraglutide was able to normalize these changes and restore the underlying brain circuit function. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:39:20 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163920.htm New insights into fighting antimicrobial resistance //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163838.htm Cooking food thoroughly and avoiding some types of vegetables and salad during a course of antibiotic treatment could potentially reduce antibiotic resistance, by preventing bacteria carrying resistance genes getting into the gut, according to a new study. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:38:38 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230817163838.htm Several vaccines associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in adults 65 and older //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170628.htm Prior vaccination against tetanus and diphtheria, with or without pertussis (Tdap/Td); herpes zoster (HZ), better known as shingles; and pneumococcus are all associated with a reduced risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, according to new research. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:06:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816170628.htm Medications for chronic diseases affect the body's ability to regulate body temperature, keep cool //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134651.htm Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body's ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. The loss of effective thermoregulation has implications for elderly people receiving treatment for illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular, Parkinson's disease/dementia and diabetes, particularly during hot weather, according to a review by a team of scientists. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:46:51 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816134651.htm Genetically modified neural stem cells show promising therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114119.htm A research team has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically modified human neural stem cells (hNSCs). They found that specifically modulating a gene expression to a certain level in hNSCs can effectively promote the reconstruction of damaged neural circuits and restore locomotor functions, offering great potential for new therapeutic opportunities for patients with spinal cord injury. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114119.htm Protective particles allow engineered probiotics to report gut disease //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114111.htm Bioengineers developed a platform that enhances survival and function of probiotics engineered to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in animals. The technology holds promise for minimally invasive disease monitoring and advanced smart therapeutics. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:41:11 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230816114111.htm Researchers use mathematical modeling and dynamic biomarkers to characterize metastatic disease during adaptive therapy //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151137.htm Researchers demonstrate how mathematical modeling combined with dynamic biomarkers can be used to characterize metastatic disease and identify appropriate therapeutic approaches to improve patient outcomes. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:11:37 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815151137.htm Most infants receiving ICU-level care for RSV had no underlying medical condition //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131845.htm Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:45 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131845.htm Many expensive cancer drugs have unclear patient benefit //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131824.htm New cancer drugs are being launched at a rapid pace, before their long-term effectiveness for patients can be evaluated. Several years later, most of them still lack scientific evidence for actually increasing life expectancy or improving quality of life. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:18:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230815131824.htm A new way to evaluate the impact of medical research //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174519.htm 一项新的研究表明,所使用的“影响因子”to evaluate scientific journals and research papers does not accurately capture the impact of medical papers on health outcomes for all patients, particularly those in low or middle-income countries. As an alternative, the researchers developed a metric that they call the 'diversity factor.' Evaluating articles and journals using a new 'diversity index' could promote a wider range of perspectives and better global health outcomes, researchers say. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:45:19 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814174519.htm Can AI help hospitals spot patients in need of extra non-medical assistance? //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814135416.htm Needs related to housing, transportation, food, social support and more can be identified through AI/ML techniques, study of medical record notes from patients with dementia shows. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:54:16 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814135416.htm Riding a wave to better medical diagnosis //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122332.htm Medical imaging via X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and ultrasounds provide health-care professionals with unique perspectives and a better understanding of what's happening inside a patient's body. Using various forms of waves, these machines can visualize many unseen ailments and diseases. This imaging is beneficial for health-care professionals to make correct diagnoses, but the added insight of spectroscopy provides even more detail. Spectroscopy offers a means to identify biomolecules within specimens through their characteristic signatures for absorption in the electromagnetic spectrum. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:23:32 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230814122332.htm Raising awareness of Long Covid 'blue legs' symptom //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2023/08/230812001828.htm An unusual case of a Long Covid patient's legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, according to new research. 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