Study finds clues to hypertension hidden in electronic health records
A new study from investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that clues about hypertension may be buried in electronic health records (EHR).
Scientists discover key genes for regenerating cells in the ear and eye
The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Ksenia Gnedeva,…
Study: Mental health providers often miss bulimia diagnosis
When presented with a vignette describing the behaviors and characteristics of a patient with disordered eating, only a quarter of mental health providers who participated in a new study were…
Mayo Clinic launches study to investigate rapidly progressive dementia in Alzheimer’s
Most patients with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) experience the gradual onset and progression of cognitive symptoms, leading to decline over years or decades.
ALL ALS Consortium creates a central information hub to accelerate ALS research
The Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium announced the launch of its official website, creating a central hub for information about its initiatives and clinical research studies. ALL-ALS.org…
Patient navigators boost follow-up colonoscopies and reduce delays
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.
World first as MHRA approves trofolastat for diagnostic imaging of prostate cancer in men
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved trofolastat (RoTecPSMA), the first prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting product authorised for use with technetium-99m to detect cancerous lesions in men…
Queen Mary scientists invent a new way to repair osteochondral defects
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have invented a new way to repair osteochondral defects – a common form of joint damage often caused by sports injuries or trauma…
Study reveals most plant-based milks don’t meet toddlers’ nutrient needs
Replacing cow’s milk with most plant-based drinks cuts key nutrients in young children’s diets unless products are fortified. Specially formulated soy drinks can maintain or even boost intakes of iron…
Research challenges traditional oxygen practices in trauma care
When a critically injured patient is admitted to the hospital, how much supplemental oxygen should they receive? New research published this week in JAMA Network Open led by investigators at…