As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers that serve Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin, are bracing for catastrophe.
Addressing the gender gap in diet-related research
La Trobe scientists have developed an animal model that for the first time mimics how the combination of fat, salt, and sugar in modern fast-food diets can cause cardiovascular issues like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in women.
15.5-day G7 integrated continuous glucose monitor in adults with diabetes shows positive results
In a new study in the journal Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTT), investigators evaluated the accuracy of the 15.5-day Dexcom G7 integrated continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in adults with diabetes.
Evaluating DNA impurities in recombinant adeno-associated virus
A new study in the journal Human Gene Therapy indicates that DNA impurities derived from plasmid and host cell DNA are encapsulated into recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) capsids as single-stranded DNA.
Urine test could halve post-op scans for kidney cancer
A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has shown.
Patients and families set the agenda for Down syndrome care
A collaborative study between The University of Western Australia, Perth Children’s Hospital, The Kids Research Institute Australia and advocacy and support group Down Syndrome WA, has identified the top priorities, according to patients and caregivers, for clinical care and research for children with the genetic condition.
Decoys for misguided antibodies restore antiviral immune defense, study shows
An immune system defect makes affected individuals vulnerable to severe viral diseases such as influenza or COVID-19. It is caused by the body’s own antibodies, which inhibit important defense proteins known as type I interferons. UZH researchers have now generated “decoy molecules” that intercept these autoantibodies and restore the immune defense—the foundation for a possible new therapy.
Improved muscle mapping could aid neurological treatment
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have developed a cutting-edge method to identify muscle activity in densely packed regions like the forearm. Using high-density surface electromyography (HD-sEMG) sensors alongside other techniques such as peripheral nerve stimulation, spatial filtering, and ultrasound imaging, this approach offers more accurate identification of muscle activity.
Study suggests former inmates struggle to access medical care—even when it’s nearly free
As they studied two years of prison-inmate data, Laura Dague and a team of fellow health researchers noticed that one particular scenario kept cropping up. That scenario involved the days when an inmate is released and returns to their community. A significant number were released with chronic health issues and promptly signed up for government-subsidized health care—only to stop taking their medications.
Trial reveals twice as many men recover erectile function after improved prostate cancer surgery
A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile function compared to those undergoing standard surgery, according to results from a clinical trial led by researchers from UCL and UCLH.