UK’s maternal mortality rate hits 20-year high
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows that the mortality rate for women who died during or soon after…
University of Oxford launches first-in-human trial of the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine
The University of Oxford has launched a new clinical trial to test a vaccine to protect people against deadly Nipah virus.
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: All about the (government) funding
As this election year begins in earnest, making it harder for Congress to pass bills, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are still struggling to fund the government for the fiscal year…
In a fractious rerun, GOP rivals Haley and Desantis debate health care. Trump sits it out.
The race to win the quickly approaching Iowa caucuses was the theme running through Wednesday night's Republican presidential debate hosted by CNN at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Front-runner…
Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants
Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of prolonged DHOPE for extending human donor liver preservation to 20 hours, showing potential for facilitating daytime liver transplantation.
Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential
Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.
Is there a neurobiological association between childhood trauma, alexithymia, and long-term nicotine smoking?
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores the risk for smoking presented by childhood trauma with subsequent failure of emotional regulation and the neural measures that reflect these…
Revolutionary blood test monitors gene expression dynamics in the brain
The brain is the most protected organ in the body, sheathed in a complex and nearly impenetrable barrier of specialized blood vessels.
AI exam boosts diabetic eye screening rates in youth
A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diabetic eye exams significantly increase completion rates of screenings designed to…
Streamlined Laboratory Integration With INTEGRA’s Electronic and Automated Liquid Handling Solutions
Rapid technological advancements in the life sciences field have made automation a key focus for many laboratories, and INTEGRA Biosciences is proud to provide advanced liquid handling solutions to streamline…