Specific navigational errors may indicate early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
People with early Alzheimer's disease have difficulty turning when walking, according to a new study using virtual reality led by UCL researchers.
New AI tool predicts future viral variants using evolutionary, biological information
The COVID-19 pandemic seemed like a never-ending parade of SARS-CoV-2 variants, each equipped with new ways to evade the immune system, leaving the world bracing for what would come next.
$15.4 million grant will target recruitment of medical students to better care for underserved populations
A new $15.4 million grant will help Indiana University School of Medicine recruit and educate medical students to better care for underserved populations, in hopes of improving health care across…
Chronic kidney disease may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults
Chronic kidney disease may increase risk and predict sudden cardiac arrest among Hispanic/Latino adults, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open…
Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification
An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition…
New AI model can identify neuroanatomical regions vulnerable to age-related changes
The aging brain undergoes structural and cellular changes that can impact function and increase susceptibility to neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.
Researcher: A1C May Be Inaccurate for Women Under 50
A new study has suggested that A1C measurements may be inaccurate in younger women, due to increased red blood cell turnover triggered by blood loss during menstruation. If true, it…
Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy
In this interview, NewsMedical talks to James Brady about cell-based therapy and how the field of genetic engineering transformed.
Towards xenotransplantation: Genetically altered pig kidneys prove viable in non-human primates
Researchers used a genetically engineered porcine donor to develop kidney grafts.
How were antibiotics used during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Researchers explores the application of antimicrobial stewardship in the antibiotic prescribing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.