Neuroscientists uncover key to morphine’s mechanism of action for pain relief addiction, analgesic, Karolinska Institutet, morphine, neurology, 16 September 24/ in No Category Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have uncovered key neural processes behind morphine’s analgesic effects, potentially paving the way for safer pain management strategies.   Professor Patrik Ernfors, Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics at Karolinska Institutet Morphine, a potent opioid analgesic, has long been a cornerstone of pain management in healthcare settings. However, its use comes w ..read more

Shared cellular mechanisms uncovered across major dementias dementia, genomic analysis, molecular markers, neurodegeneration, UCLA, 13 September 24/ in No Category Researchers at UCLA have identified common molecular markers in three major forms of dementia, offering new insights into neurodegeneration and potential therapeutic pathways.   Groundbreaking research led by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has revealed shared cellular mechanisms across three major forms of dementia, marking a significant advancement in our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. T ..read more

Joint Commission International unveils Healthcare Sustainability Certification certification, environment, equity, JCI, sustainability, 12 September 24/ in E-News, Editors' Picks, Hospital Design, Sustainability In a significant move towards addressing the healthcare sector’s environmental impact, Joint Commission International (JCI) has announced the launch of its Healthcare Sustainability Certification (HSC) programme. Developed in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation’s Geneva Sustainability Centre (GSC), this new certification is set to become available from 1 Jan ..read more

Global healthcare leaders convene in Rio for 47th World Hospital Congress healthcare leadership, Hospital management, IHF, World Hospital Congress, 12 September 24/ in E-News, Events The annual gathering brings together over 1,250 delegates from 65 countries to address pressing challenges in hospital management and healthcare delivery.   Dr Muna Tahlak, IHF President and President and CEO of Latifa Hospital in Dubai, speaks at the opening ceremony of the 47th World Hospital Congress in Rio de Janeiro. The 47th World Hospital Congress opened its doors in Rio de Janeiro on 10 Septe ..read more

New genetic mutation linked to tuberculosis susceptibility challenges understanding of TNF’s role in immunity gene, immune response, mutations, tuberculosis, tumour necrosis factor, 09 September 24/ in Communicable Diseases, E-News, Genetics Researchers at The Rockefeller University have identified a rare genetic mutation that increases vulnerability to tuberculosis, potentially reshaping our understanding of tumour necrosis factor’s role in the immune system.   Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death from infectious disease globally, yet it’s estimated that fatalitie ..read more

Groundbreaking technique renders skin transparent, opening new avenues for diagnostic imaging diagnostics, food dye, skin, tartrazine, transparent, 05 September 24/ in E-News, Editors' Picks, Featured Articles, Imaging Researchers have developed a novel method to make skin and underlying tissues transparent using a common food dye, heralding potentially far-reaching applications for a wide range of medical diagnostics and certain treatments.   A team of researchers from Stanford University has unveiled a groundbreaking technique that can render skin and underlying tissues transpar ..read more

New antibody neutralises all known SARS-CoV-2 variants antibody, COVID-19, immunity, Research, SARS-CoV-2, SC27, 04 September 24/ in COVID 19, E-News, Editors' Picks, Featured Articles A broadly neutralising antibody capable of protecting against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants and related coronaviruses has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.   In a significant advancement for COVID-19 treatment and prevention, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have isolated a broadly neutralising antibody capable of protecting against all known SARS-C ..read more

ESC Congress 2024: Experts call for routine screening of Lipoprotein(a) in cardiovascular health cardiovascular disease, ESC, Europe, lipoprotein(a), screening, 02 September 24/ in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, E-News A series of groundbreaking studies from Poland have shed new light on the prevalence and impact of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] on cardiovascular health, prompting calls for routine measurement of this important biomarker. The research, presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in London and published in Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases [1] and Arch ..read more

Machine learning reveals three distinct subtypes of Parkinson’s Disease AI, Parkinson's Disease, Research, subtypes, 01 September 24/ in AI, E-News, Neurology Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have utilised advanced machine learning techniques to identify three distinct subtypes of Parkinson’s disease, potentially paving the way for more personalised treatment approaches.     New research from Weill Cornell Medicine has shed light on the heterogeneous nature of Parkinson’s disease, revealing three distinct subtypes characterised by their progression rates. This groundbrea ..read more

NIH recognises innovative medical device designs from undergraduate biomedical engineers awards, biomedical, competition, DEBUT Challenge, NIH, 30 August 24/ in E-News, MedTech The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and VentureWell have awarded prizes totalling $160,000 to 11 winning teams and five honourable mentions in the 13th annual Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge.   The DEBUT Challenge, an annual competition that encourages undergraduate students to develop innovative solutions to healthcare problems, has once again showcased the ingenuity and pote ..read more