Obesity linked to increased risk of stillbirth, especially at term
Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances to term, according to a large study published in CMAJ.
Empathetic correction of misinformation can improve attitudes towards vaccination, study shows
An international study has shown for the first time how empathetic correction of misinformation among vaccine-hesitant patients can significantly improve attitudes towards vaccination – and potentially boost vaccine uptake.
People with sleep apnea more likely to have memory or thinking problems
People who experience sleep apnea may be more likely to also have memory or thinking problems, according to a preliminary study released today, March 3, 2024, that will be presented…
How long do cognitive and memory dysfunctions persist after SARS-CoV-2 infection?
Whether cognitive deficits can be measured after severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
California pushes to expand the universe of abortion care providers
California's efforts to expand access to abortion care are enabling more types of medical practitioners to perform certain abortion procedures — potentially a boon for patients in rural areas especially,…
Clinigen launches ‘What is Possible?’ campaign to expand access to rare disease treatments
Clinigen, the global pharmaceutical services company, today launched a new campaign called ‘What is Possible?’ to help empower patients and medical professionals to ask what more is possible in the…
UK’s iiCON leads new initiative to fund innovative solutions for tackling infection transmission
Companies and research groups with novel solutions to tackle infection transmission will have the opportunity to shape the direction of the UK’s infection response and bid for funding through a…
New scSNV-seq technique unveils genetic drivers of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s
Scientists have developed a new screening tool to uncover how genetic changes affect gene activity and can lead to diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, neurodegeneration and cardiovascular disease. This new…
Breakthrough immunotherapy targets non-cancer cells to prevent breast cancer spread
A new type of immunotherapy that targets non-cancer cells could help prevent the growth and spread of breast cancer tumors, according to new research funded by Breast Cancer Now.
New ISS investigation expands genes in space toolkit for student spaceflight experiments
For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges.