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Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
16 hours ago

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Total Chad Gets Bit by Hundreds Venomous Snakes to Develop Universal Antivenom

Friede's unique antibody extraction may lead to a universal antivenom for snakebite treatment.
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
16 hours ago

The man who was bitten hundreds of times by poisonous snakes paves the way for a universal antidote

Promising new antidote developed for snakebites based on antibodies from Tim Friede, offering hope for universal treatment.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Total Chad Gets Bit by Hundreds Venomous Snakes to Develop Universal Antivenom

Friede's unique antibody extraction may lead to a universal antivenom for snakebite treatment.
more#antivenom
#ai-in-healthcare
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon Canals

EvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Amsterdam's EvidenceHunt secures 1.2M to streamline seeking medical evidence using AI - Silicon Canals

EvidenceHunt has secured €1.2M funding to enhance its AI medical research platform, streamlining the search for reliable medical evidence for professionals.
more#ai-in-healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
OMG science

Advancing Cannabinoid Research Globally

The ICRS Annual Symposium advances cannabinoid research through collaboration and knowledge-sharing among scientists, clinicians, and industry professionals.
#cannabis
Mental health
fromNature
1 week ago

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis: What Does a Potential Change Mean?

DEA may reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, improving research potential and industry opportunities.
Mental health
fromNature
1 week ago

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Federal Rescheduling of Cannabis: What Does a Potential Change Mean?

DEA may reschedule cannabis to Schedule III, improving research potential and industry opportunities.
more#cannabis
#gene-therapy
fromCancer
2 months ago
OMG science

Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

PRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
fromCbsnews
5 days ago
OMG science

New research shows promise for restoring vision for people with glaucoma, other conditions

New research reveals potential therapies for retinal damage using gene therapy to combat Prox-1 protein's inhibitory effect on retinal regeneration.
fromCancer
2 months ago
OMG science

Promising treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis

PRGN-2012 shows promise as a gene therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, potentially reducing the need for multiple surgeries.
fromCbsnews
5 days ago
OMG science

New research shows promise for restoring vision for people with glaucoma, other conditions

New research reveals potential therapies for retinal damage using gene therapy to combat Prox-1 protein's inhibitory effect on retinal regeneration.
more#gene-therapy
#healthcare
Cancer
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

VA research brought CT scans and pacemakers into the world. Now it's at risk of cuts

VA research significantly improves veterans' health treatment options, but current funding and staffing uncertainties threaten this progress.
more#healthcare
#epidemiology
fromNews Center
6 days ago
OMG science

Feinberg Faculty Inducted to Prestigious Honor Societies - News Center

Six Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into prestigious medical honor societies in recognition of their contributions to clinical investigation.
fromNews Center
6 days ago
OMG science

Feinberg Faculty Inducted to Prestigious Honor Societies - News Center

Six Feinberg faculty members have been inducted into prestigious medical honor societies in recognition of their contributions to clinical investigation.
more#epidemiology
#federal-funding
Privacy professionals
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts to Harvard disrupt oversight of medical research, affecting patient rights and safety in studies.
Privacy professionals
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

How halt in funding hurts efforts to ensure safety of patients in medical research - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts to Harvard disrupt oversight of medical research, affecting patient rights and safety in studies.
more#federal-funding
#neuroscience
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? Two small studies hint at success

Stem cell transplants show promise in treating Parkinson's disease by potentially producing dopamine and easing symptoms.
Mental health
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Inside a neuroscientist's quest to cure coma

Daniel Toker's research centers on unconsciousness, driven by a personal tragedy that reshaped his perspective on consciousness and personhood.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Stem cells to treat Parkinson's? Two small studies hint at success

Stem cell transplants show promise in treating Parkinson's disease by potentially producing dopamine and easing symptoms.
Mental health
fromBig Think
2 weeks ago

Inside a neuroscientist's quest to cure coma

Daniel Toker's research centers on unconsciousness, driven by a personal tragedy that reshaped his perspective on consciousness and personhood.
more#neuroscience
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's final days released

Betsy Arakawa was actively searching for medical information on flu-like symptoms just before her death from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
OMG science
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Twenty years of genome-wide association studies

A new genomics method enhances understanding of complex diseases by linking genetic variants to biological traits.
Medicine
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Pig Kidney Removed From Alabama Woman After Organ Rejection

The genetically engineered pig's kidney was removed after 130 days due to acute rejection, marking a significant moment in xenotransplantation research.
Medicine
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

MRI Scans Causing Nasty Material to Form Inside Body, Scientists Find

Researchers have linked oxalic acid from certain foods to toxic reactions from gadolinium contrast dye used in MRIs.
#trump-administration
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

The Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump is Slashing Health Research, in 4 Charts

The NIH has abruptly terminated nearly 800 research projects, drastically impacting scientific fields and funding due to new administrative priorities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Judge Blocks Trump's Medical Research Funding Cuts, After California and 21 Other States Sue

Lawsuits have temporarily halted Trump's cuts to NIH medical research funding, led by Democratic AGs and city attorneys.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC parents

AGs ask courts to restore NIH vital medical research funds, calling the cuts illegal

The coalition demands restored NIH funding for critical medical research after significant federal cuts were made without explanation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Medical research labs brace for possible funding cuts that could disrupt their work

The Trump administration's proposed policy to cap indirect costs threatens medical research funding, particularly for studies on respiratory virus transmission.
OMG science
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump is Slashing Health Research, in 4 Charts

The NIH has abruptly terminated nearly 800 research projects, drastically impacting scientific fields and funding due to new administrative priorities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Medicine

Judge Blocks Trump's Medical Research Funding Cuts, After California and 21 Other States Sue

Lawsuits have temporarily halted Trump's cuts to NIH medical research funding, led by Democratic AGs and city attorneys.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
NYC parents

AGs ask courts to restore NIH vital medical research funds, calling the cuts illegal

The coalition demands restored NIH funding for critical medical research after significant federal cuts were made without explanation.
more#trump-administration
#neurology
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatment

New technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis research

Dr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

A new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Pinpointing neurons that hinder cancer treatment

New technique identifies pancreatic cancer's reliance on neuronal signaling for growth.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Bay Area scientist wins major award for multiple sclerosis research

Dr. Stephen Hauser's groundbreaking MS research offers new hope for patients, challenging previous beliefs and leading to a pioneering treatment.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
Mental health

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

A new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
more#neurology
#nih
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants

NIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Scientists say NIH officials told them to scrub mRNA references on grants

NIH may abandon mRNA vaccine research, discouraging scientists from mentioning it in grant applications.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

Doctor Behind Award-Winning Parkinson's Research Among Scientists Purged From NIH

Top NIH scientists were dismissed amidst controversial workforce reductions led by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.
more#nih
#cancer-treatment
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical research

NIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield's research significantly improved cancer care for older patients and highlighted the importance of patient engagement during medical consultations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Letters: Cutting NIH funding could kill medical research

NIH funding cuts threaten the future of biomedical research and essential studies on cancer treatment.
more#cancer-treatment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Is it true that showering every day is bad for your skin?

Daily washing does not worsen eczema symptoms, contrary to longstanding beliefs.
Cancer
fromwww.mcall.com
1 month ago

Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds

Blood tests for ovarian cancer may be ineffective for some Black and Native American women, contributing to healthcare disparities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

David Landon obituary

David Landon pioneered high-resolution electron microscopy for neuromuscular disease diagnosis, significantly aiding research and understanding of conditions like multiple sclerosis.
Privacy professionals
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

Two Harvard doctors are suing the Trump Administration for censoring LGBTQ-related medical articles, claiming it undermines patient safety and academic integrity.
Cancer
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: How federally funded research saved my son's sight and his life

Government funding for medical research is crucial for children's healthcare outcomes.
Preventive care is vital in early detection and treatment of childhood cancers.
Personal stories illustrate the impact of medical advancements on survival rates.
#research-funding
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaos

Many universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich people

La Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

UMass disbands its entering biomed graduate class over Trump funding chaos

Many universities are cutting graduate admissions and research funding, threatening the future of medical research and innovation.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there's a solution: desperate rich people

La Fondation Brocher is key in medical ethics research, influencing drug development, yet many effective drugs remain abandoned.
more#research-funding
#health
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
fromNature
2 months ago
OMG science

Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads

A new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
NYC startup
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Doctors Discovered a Surgical Way to Treat Long COVID

Surgical treatment offers potential relief for long COVID symptoms, particularly anosmia, representing a positive development amidst ongoing research challenges.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Cheap blood test detects pancreatic cancer before it spreads

A new blood test can detect pancreatic cancer early, facilitating routine screening and potentially improving survival rates.
more#health
UK news
fromNature
2 months ago

Exclusive: These universities have the most retracted scientific articles

China's crackdown on medical publication fraud has revealed alarming rates of misconduct among researchers, especially in hospitals.
#peanut-allergy
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

Oral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Medicine

New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousands

A new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A New Study Shows How Effective A Simple Treatments Can Be For Mild Peanut Allergies

Oral immunotherapy offers hope for children with mild peanut allergies by allowing gradual exposure to peanut butter under medical supervision.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago
Medicine

New study finds affordable cure for some peanut allergies, offering hope to thousands

A new study offers a potential cure for some children with peanut allergies, enabling them to tolerate peanut products under controlled conditions.
more#peanut-allergy
Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Weese-Mayer Honored with 2025 Stern Award - News Center

Debra E. Weese-Mayer, MD, receives the 2025 Paula H. Stern Award for her pioneering work in pediatric autonomic medicine.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: How did childhood evolve?

AI has achieved a new milestone by outperforming gold medalists in mathematical problem-solving competitions.
New competitive weight-loss drugs are being developed to offer more effective and convenient alternatives.
#nih-funding
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universities

California and 21 states are suing to reverse NIH funding cuts vital for medical research.
Cuts threaten university research programs and are seen as a violation of federal law.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU funding

A federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
Medicine
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California joins legal fight to stop NIH cuts that could be a blow to UC, CSU other universities

California and 21 states are suing to reverse NIH funding cuts vital for medical research.
Cuts threaten university research programs and are seen as a violation of federal law.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

California joins 21 other states to fight NIH cuts that threaten millions of UC, CSU funding

A federal judge temporarily blocked cuts to NIH funding that could have severely impacted medical research funding at major institutions like UC.
more#nih-funding
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