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Dec , 2023
Citrus supplement may ease knee swelling and pain after surgery
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Citrus supplement may ease knee swelling and pain after surgery

For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin – a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits –reduced swelling of the knee and leg and some measures of associated pain can be achieved, reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in […]

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Dec , 2023
EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures
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EQT Private Equity to acquire Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer components used in life-saving medical procedures

The EQT X fund (“EQT”) and Zeus Company, Inc., today jointly announced that they have entered into an agreement for EQT to acquire Zeus Company Inc (“Zeus” or the “Company”) from the Tourville family. Founded in 1966, Zeus is a pioneer in the design, development, and extrusion of fluoropolymer tubing for medical devices and select […]

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Dec , 2023
Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries
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Experimental deep brain stimulation offers hope to treat cognitive deficits after traumatic brain injuries

Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a phase 1 clinical trial. The trial, reported Dec. 4 in Nature Medicine, was led by investigators at […]

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Nov , 2023
Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria
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Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer? A multi-university team of researchers, supported by federal funding, is developing a highly efficient bacterial therapeutic to target cancer more precisely to make treatment safer through a single $1 dose. Traditionally, cancer therapies have been limited in their efficacy in treating patients. Some, like radiation and […]

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Nov , 2023
Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests
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Cannabis shows promise in easing endometriosis pain, new research suggests

In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers reviewed available literature on cannabis as a self-management strategy in the treatment of pain arising due to endometriosis. They further investigated the mechanisms by which cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the interactions of gut microbiota and ECS in treating the […]

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Nov , 2023
Which pharmacotherapies are associated with improved outcomes for people with alcohol use disorder?
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Which pharmacotherapies are associated with improved outcomes for people with alcohol use disorder?

In a recent study published in JAMA, researchers assessed the efficacy and compared the relative effectiveness of various pharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Study: Pharmacotherapy for Alcohol Use Disorder A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.comBackground  Unhealthy alcohol consumption is the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States (U.S.), […]

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Oct , 2023
Promising breakthroughs ignite hope for a novel and effective Tuberculosis vaccine
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Promising breakthroughs ignite hope for a novel and effective Tuberculosis vaccine

A recent Npj Vaccines study discussed the success and challenges of developing different tuberculosis (TB) vaccine types. Study: Key advances in vaccine development for tuberculosis—success and challenges. Image Credit: Creativa Images/Shutterstock.com Effectiveness of BCG vaccine against TB In 1982, Robert Koch first identified the TB-causing bacterial pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB treatment is costly and lengthy and could require 6-9 months […]

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Oct , 2023
Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines
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Is it time to rethink COVID-19 boosters? New study dives into variant-specific vaccines

A recent study published in the journal Science discussed variant-adapted boosters for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have decreased the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the waning of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) and the emergence of variants of concern (VOCs) have reduced the efficacy of vaccines, prompting […]

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Oct , 2023
Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?
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Why are most Americans skipping the COVID-19 booster?

In a recent study published in the journal Vaccine, researchers investigated why more than 80% of eligible Americans have not taken their severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) vaccine booster dose. They conducted an online survey of 2,298 respondents to evaluate the reasons underlying the low observed response. Their results elucidate that, despite consistent […]

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Sep , 2023
the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?
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the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers proposed a simplified approach for analyzing messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines using long-read sequencing. Study: mRNA vaccine quality analysis using RNA sequencing. Image Credit: Jo Panuwat D/Shutterstock.comBackground Messenger RNA vaccines demonstrated safety and efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic, but extensive quality and purity testing is required […]
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