Healthcare
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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Algorithm could help solve hearing aids’ ‘cocktail party problem’
Algorithm could help solve hearing aids’ ‘cocktail party problem’ Boston University researchers have developed a new brain-inspired algorithm that could help hearing aids tune out interference and isolate single talkers in a crowd, addressing the “cocktail party problem” faced by people with hearing loss. The algorithm, called BOSSA (biologically oriented sound segregation algorithm), was tested […]
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Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain
Cancer research in the US is world class because of its broad base of funding − with the government pulling out, its future is uncertain Cancer research in the US faces an uncertain future due to government funding cuts, which could lead to a decline in research and development of new cancer treatments. The US […]
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1 gene is key to drug resistance in multiple myeloma
1 gene is key to drug resistance in multiple myeloma Researchers at the National University of Singapore have identified a key gene, ADAR1, that contributes to drug resistance in multiple myeloma patients. The study found that ADAR1 inhibits lenalidomide’s activity by editing double-stranded RNA, suppressing the immune response and reducing the effectiveness of the drug. […]
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Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers The Trump administration has announced its intention to pause or reverse regulations on mine safety, citing a desire to loosen rules that constrain companies. The proposed rule aimed to reduce exposure to silica dust in mines, which […]
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Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy?
Can immune cell ‘couriers’ deliver Alzheimer’s therapy? Researchers at University of California, Irvine have created “living cellular couriers” called microglia that can deliver disease-fighting proteins to specific areas of the brain, potentially improving treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. The microglia cells were engineered using CRISPR gene editing to secrete an enzyme that […]
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Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research
Giving cash to families in poor, rural communities can help bring down child marriage rates – new research Providing cash transfers to low-income families in rural communities can help reduce child marriage rates among girls. A recent study in Indonesia found that a cash transfer program, Program Keluarga Harapan, reduced child marriages by about 3.5 […]
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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA
Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA The Supreme Court case Braidwood v. Biden may impact the free coverage of preventive care services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including PrEP, contraception, and other essential health benefits. If the court […]
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Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026
Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026 Pennsylvania may face a shortage of 20,000 registered nurses by 2026 due to education bottlenecks, burnout, and an aging workforce. The nursing shortage in Pennsylvania affects not only hospitals but also long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, leading to delayed care and reduced quality […]
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Microneedle patches could speed up diabetic wound healing
Microneedle patches could speed up diabetic wound healing Microneedle patches have been developed to accelerate diabetic wound healing by preserving growth factors and removing inflammatory compounds. The technology uses microneedles to deliver growth factors directly into wounds, increasing their production within the wound itself, and also extracts undesirable pro-inflammatory proteins and immune cells from the […]
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