Drug overdose mortality has risen faster among adolescents than the general population in recent years, largely due to fentanyl, a potent opioid pain medication. A new study published in JAMA sheds light on trends in nonfatal opioid overdoses in youth – an area that was not as well characterized, but key to formulating prevention strategies to save lives.
Pink Fund is proud to be a partner in the latest study from Northwestern Medicine that, for the first time, uses patient input on how they would like to be screened for financial needs.
We are excited to announce that the American Thoracic Society has achieved GuideStar Platinum Status. As a 501c3 non-profit organization, the ATS leverages donations to further its mission to accelerate global innovation to advance respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education and advocacy.
A recent study study has revealed critical insights into the metabolic landscape of Artemisia annua, a plant essential for artemisinin production, the cornerstone of malaria treatment. Researchers investigated a mutant strain with developmental defects in glandular secretory trichomes (GSTs), which are vital for artemisinin synthesis. The study uncovered severe disruptions in the plant’s metabolic pathways, notably hindering artemisinin and other key secondary metabolites. These findings could pave the way for enhanced strategies to boost artemisinin yield, potentially transforming malaria treatment.
Zymo Research Corporation, a leader in innovative life science solutions, acknowledges the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Qiagen GmbH on August 20, 2024, at the US District Court for the Central District of California regarding its MAGicBead cfDNA isolation technology.
The most common trauma injuries at Cedars-Sinai are the result of age-related falls. That’s why Gregory Jones, RN, injury prevention and outreach coordinator for the hospital’s Trauma Program, is on a mission to help older adults avoid risk factors and prevent falls.
A University of Chicago Medicine patient became the first in the world to receive the drug guselkumab (Tremfya) since its Sept. 11 approval by the FDA for treating moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) proudly announces Ms. Candy Dolan as the 2024 Outstanding Service Award recipient for her dedicated service to her patients, technologists, residents and fellows, and AANEM.
A groundbreaking study using a tiny roundworm could pave the way for new treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers have linked the worm gene swip-10 to copper regulation – a vital element for brain health found in everyday items like wiring and cookware. Understanding the roles of swip-10 and MBLAC1, a protein involved in processing cellular materials, could lead to the development of effective medications and opens new avenues for advancing brain disease treatments.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) today announced the recipients of its 2024 research grants and fellowships, including awards co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the LUNGevity Foundation, the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the RTOG Foundation/NRG Oncology and AstraZeneca.
A recent study has uncovered a significant link between chronic exposure to air pollution and an increased risk of various arrhythmias, representing a pivotal advance in environmental health research.
A recent study conducted by the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, reveals a strong link between exposure to styrene and ethylbenzene, common air pollutants, and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Keck Hospital of USC has been named a top performer in the 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership award by Vizient, Inc., a leading health care performance improvement company.
Participating in a high volume of exercise over a short period of time, such as cycling hundreds of miles in a few days, could reduce body fat levels without weight loss. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism and has been chosen as an APSselect article for September.
Cerca de um terço da metade dos casos de câncer são evitáveis, de acordo com a Organização Mundial Da Saúde. O Dr. Jon Ebbert, diretor médico do Centro de Dependência de Nicotina da Mayo Clinic, diz que nunca é tarde demais para fazer mudanças no estilo de vida que possam diminuir o seu risco de desenvolver câncer.
Aproximadamente un tercio de la mitad de los casos de cáncer se pueden prevenir, según la Organización Mundial de la Salud. El Dr. Jon Ebbert, director médico del Centro de Adicción a la Nicotina de Mayo Clinic, dice que nunca es demasiado tarde para hacer cambios en el estilo de vida que puedan disminuir su riesgo de desarrollar cáncer.
روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — يمكن الوقاية من حوالى ثلث إلى نصف حالات السرطان، وذلك وفقًا لتصريح منظمة الصحة العالمية. يقول جون إيبرت، دكتور في الطب، المدير الطبي لمركز علاج إدمان النيكوتين، أنه لم يفت الأوان أبدًا لإجراء تغييرات في نمط الحياة والتي من شأنها تقليل خطر الإصابة بمرض السرطان.
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