Scientific researchers urge Congress to increase funding to the NIH as the shutdown ends
The record-breaking federal government shutdown caused another disruption to scientific research efforts at the Wistar Institute this year. Source link
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UK study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities in England have a higher risk of cancer, especially before the age of 50, according to a study by researchers at the University of Manchester and Christie’s NHS Foundation Trust. Source link
Genes may predict suicide risk in depression
Depression in young adulthood has a strong hereditary component and is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempts than depression that begins later in life, according to a new study published in Nature Genetics by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Source link
Treatment with antibiotics and steroids in adults with pneumonia addressed in latest clinical practice guideline
Pneumonia, a largely preventable disease, caused more than two million deaths in 2021, according to the Global Burden of Disease report. Therefore, evidence-based guidance on its diagnosis and management is a priority for physicians. Source link
Estrogen's role in boosting dopamine and cognition: Experiments uncover how hormones influence learning
Researchers have long established that hormones significantly affect the brain, causing changes in emotions, energy levels, and decision making. However, the complexities of these processes are not well understood. Source link
Scientist helps shape new traumatic brain injury guidelines
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, affects millions of Americans each year, often resulting in long-term health challenges. New national recommendations are now paving the way for more effective short- and long-term care for TBI patients. Source link
Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to the infant formula that is being recalled, officials said Saturday. Source link
HER2-targeted radioimmunotherapy regimen achieves complete and durable response in breast cancer model
A new radioimmunotherapy approach has the potential to cure human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer, according to new research published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A tumor pretreatment regimen prior to administration of targeted alpha-radioimmunotherapy resulted in durable major responses including histologic cure with minimal toxicity, paving…
Poor olfaction linked to increased risk for coronary heart disease
Bad odor is linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) in older adults, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Source link
Early-stage clinical trial demonstrates promise of intranasal influenza vaccine in generating broad immunity
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) have reported encouraging results from an early-stage clinical trial, finding that an experimental intranasal vaccine generated a broad immune response against multiple strains of H5N1 “bird flu.” Source link