New models identify pregnant women at risk of missing crucial prenatal care
Socioeconomic factors, like education and location, can affect access to life-saving prenatal care services.
Stem cell heart tissue model paves the way for better understanding of tachycardia
Heart rates are easier to monitor today than ever before. Thanks to smartwatches that can sense a pulse, all it takes is a quick flip of the wrist to check…
How a malaria drug may hold the key to ending malnutrition’s cycle of devastation
Wars, drought, displacement, and instability are causing a dramatic increase in the number of pregnant and breastfeeding women around the world who suffer from malnutrition.
Moderate low-carb diet safe and effective for adults with type 1 diabetes
A moderate low-carbohydrate diet for adults with type 1 diabetes has advantages over traditional diet.
Brazilian researchers create cutting-edge nanoparticle weapon against tuberculosis
A low-cost technology involving nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics and other antimicrobial compounds that can be used in multiple attacks on infections by the bacterium responsible for most cases of tuberculosis…
$2.4 million grant to fund project PAL for building diversity in speech-language pathology
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at Vanderbilt University have secured a $2,399,454…
Dietary shifts to less processed foods significantly lower triglycerides in women
A Nutrients journal study models the impact of dietary changes on triglyceride levels in women of reproductive age, showing significant reductions with increased intake of minimally processed foods and omega-3-rich…
Digital health algorithm drastically cuts antibiotic use in Tanzanian children
A Nature Medicine study shows that the ePOCT+ digital health algorithm significantly reduces antibiotic prescriptions in children under 15 in Tanzania, highlighting its potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.
NHS COVID-19 app study shows digital contact tracing’s effectiveness in predicting virus transmission risks
A comprehensive study in the Nature journal analyzed over seven million data points from the NHS COVID-19 app, revealing how digital contact tracing can effectively predict SARS-CoV-2 transmission risks based…
Deep learning unlocks new antibiotic classes, revolutionizing the fight against resistance
A Nature journal study employs deep learning to analyze chemical sub-structures, leading to the discovery of new structural classes of antibiotics, showcasing the potential of AI in accelerating antibiotic development.