Study identifies diagnostic aid to accurately predict the recurrence of diabetic foot ulcers
NIH-funded project shows that trans-epidermal water loss could indicate if wounds are fully healed.
Genetic factors influence obesity risk in children exposed to gestational diabetes
Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese during childhood, according to a…
New electrochemical device advances point-of-care HIV diagnostics
Accurate monitoring of CD4+ T cell counts is vital for evaluating immune health and guiding treatment in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
TRR 417 initiative aims to unlock new treatments for colorectal cancer
In the realm of colorectal cancer treatments beyond surgery and radiation, one key question gained prominence in recent years: Is the tumor's DNA repair system defective, making it "microsatellite unstable"?…
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival drops during COVID-19 with racial disparities
Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fell during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with Black and Hispanic patients experiencing larger decreases in survival, according to a study…
Next-generation hydrogel supports regeneration of salivary gland-like tissue
Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity.
LUCAS technology revolutionizes rapid viral diagnostics
Mass General Brigham researchers are shining a powerful new light into the viral darkness with the development of Luminescence CAscade-based Sensor (LUCAS), a rapid, portable, highly-sensitive diagnostic tool for processing…
American doctors are moving to Canada to escape The Trump administration
Earlier this year, as President Donald Trump was beginning to reshape the American government, Michael, an emergency room doctor who was born, raised, and trained in the United States, packed…
TTF1 identified as key biomarker for advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a new biomarker, TTF-1, that was predictive of survival outcomes for patients with advanced KRAS G12C-mutated non-small cell…
What drives insulin resistance? Proteomics reveals key pathways in human skeletal muscle
Identifying proteomic signatures of insulin resistance in fasting muscle offers insights for personalized type 2 diabetes therapies based on molecular profiles.