No need to hack when it's leaking, Thursday edition: DM Clinical ResearchA significant leak of sensitive medical data occurred, impacting over 1.6 million records from DM Clinical Research.
Could psychedelics be fine-tuned to relieve anxiety but skip the 'trip'?Psychedelics show promise in treating anxiety disorders by targeting specific neural circuits, potentially offering long-lasting relief without sensory disturbances.
Libraries Empower Translational Science Hubs with Collaborative Resources, Expertise - News CenterAcademic health sciences libraries are crucial in enhancing clinical and translational research through collaborative efforts and diverse information services.
Menopause Multi-Symptom ReliefEquelle can alleviate menopause symptoms with 2 daily tablets in 90 days or less.
Leiden-based biotech company VitroScan secures 1.9M from National Growth Fund's Biotech Booster program - Silicon CanalsVitroScan secures €1.9M funding to enhance chemotherapy response prediction for ovarian cancer patients, preparing for clinical application.Biotech Booster aims to commercialize biotechnology research through funding, mentorship, and collaboration.
Improving Diagnosis and Tracking of Neurodegenerative Diseases - News CenterNew biomarkers enhance the identification of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia at various stages, aiding early diagnosis and treatment.
Adipose tissue retains an epigenetic memory of obesity after weight loss - NatureLack of randomization and blinding may introduce bias in experimental outcomes.Rigorous inclusion criteria enhance data quality for insulin resistance analysis.Human AT biopsies sourced from three independent studies ensure sample diversity.
The placenta: A biological treasure discarded at birthThe placenta is an underutilized resource that could provide key insights into maternal and fetal health during and after pregnancy.
To assess a smoker's lung cancer risk, think years - not packs - Harvard GazetteLung cancer screening should prioritize duration of smoking over intensity to catch more cases, particularly in Black patients.Changing screening guidelines can eliminate racial disparities in lung cancer detection.
Volunteers wanted to trial 'winter vomiting bug' vaccineA clinical trial for a revolutionary norovirus vaccine is underway, seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in their study.
To assess a smoker's lung cancer risk, think years - not packs - Harvard GazetteLung cancer screening should prioritize duration of smoking over intensity to catch more cases, particularly in Black patients.Changing screening guidelines can eliminate racial disparities in lung cancer detection.
Volunteers wanted to trial 'winter vomiting bug' vaccineA clinical trial for a revolutionary norovirus vaccine is underway, seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in their study.
Hospitals use a transcription tool powered by a hallucination-prone OpenAI modelAI tools like Whisper can produce inaccurate medical transcriptions, highlighting the importance of understanding their limitations in clinical settings.
Spatial proteomics identifies JAKi as treatment for a lethal skin disease - NatureSkin is frequently impacted by adverse drug reactions, particularly severe conditions like TEN, which has a high fatality rate.Deep visual proteomics can enhance understanding of cutaneous adverse drug reactions at a molecular level, offering potential for improved treatment.
How a 'pain-o-meter' could improve treatmentsPain assessment remains subjective, often leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment.Research is aiming for objective pain measurement to improve clinical outcomes.
Psilocybin Helped People With This Common, Overlooked Mental Health DisorderPsilocybin may effectively treat body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), showing promise in enhancing brain connectivity related to emotional and executive function.
How parents and caregivers can evaluate the research on MERT and other potential treatmentsParents of autistic children should critically assess therapies, prioritizing data over testimonials for evaluating their efficacy.
Northwestern Receives $55 Million to Advance Health Research - News CenterNUCATS Institute received $55 million NIH funding to enhance healthcare interventions through collaborative clinical and translational research.
Intense Exercise Doesn't Increase Risk of Sudden Death in Genetic Heart Disorder - News CenterHigh-intensity exercise is not a significant risk factor for sudden cardiac death in individuals with congenital long-QT syndrome.
Weight loss jabs like Ozempic cuts risk of heart attack and stroke, study claimsAnti-obesity drug's benefits extend beyond weight loss to reducing cardiovascular risks.
Intense Exercise Doesn't Increase Risk of Sudden Death in Genetic Heart Disorder - News CenterHigh-intensity exercise is not a significant risk factor for sudden cardiac death in individuals with congenital long-QT syndrome.
Weight loss jabs like Ozempic cuts risk of heart attack and stroke, study claimsAnti-obesity drug's benefits extend beyond weight loss to reducing cardiovascular risks.