Health

Timing of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Crucial for Pediatric Survival, Study Finds

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, the timing of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is crucial for the survival of children with acute kidney injury (AKI) or volume overload in the intensive care unit (ICU). The…

Researchers Study Molecular Freight Elevator in Pathogenic Bacteria

How does a molecular freight elevator work? Bonn researchers study an important membrane transport mechanism in pathogenic bacteria UNIVERSITATSKLINIKUM BONN – Some bacterial membrane transporters work almost like freight elevators to transport substances through the cell membrane into the interior…

Groundbreaking Development in Non-Contrast OCT Imaging for Coronary Artery Disease Patients

On 9th January 2024, a groundbreaking development in the field of medical imaging was published in the latest issue of Nature Publishing Group journal: Scientific Reports. The research conducted by Prof. Jin Won Kim and Dong Oh Kang’s team from…

Naturally Occurring Variant of SHLP2 May Offer Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

Researchers have identified a naturally occurring variant of SHLP2 that may offer protection against Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, delves into the functional role of a mitochondrial DNA single nucleotide polymorphism (mtSNP) associated with reduced PD…

Stanford University Study Reveals Potential of Hypnosis and TMS in Alleviating Chronic Pain

New research from Stanford University’s School of Medicine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hypnosis and its potential to alleviate chronic pain. The study, recently published in Nature Mental Health, explores the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation…

The Human Body’s Response to Extreme Cold

A bitter winter storm is sweeping across the north-east of North America this weekend, and is expected to bring significant snow to New York City for the first time in two years. Low temperatures around freezing are expected to last…

Exercise can be harmful for some long Covid sufferers, new research shows

Exercise is good for health, but it can be harmful for some long Covid sufferers, new research shows. Those experiencing debilitating crashes after strenuous activity — a condition known as post-exertional malaise — risk severe tissue damage from hardcore exercise,…

New Optical Imaging Technique Developed for Rapid Analysis of Nanoplastics

A recent study has developed a powerful optical imaging technique for the rapid analysis of nanoplastics, addressing a fundamental knowledge gap in nanoplastics due to the lack of effective analytical techniques. The study, led by Naixin Qian, Xin Gao, Xiaoqi…

The Financial Burden of Spinal Injuries After a Car Accident

A severe car accident can provide a harsh reminder of how delicate our health is. Serious spinal injuries are a shining example of this reality. Spinal injuries often include heavy physical and emotional burdens, along with formidable financial challenges. Rising…

Acupuncture: A Potential Tool for Anxiety Prevention

Acupuncture, a traditional Chinese medicine practice involving the insertion of needles into specific points on the body, has been gaining attention for its potential to help prevent anxiety. While the idea of needles may seem intimidating, acupuncture has been used…