A research team at Uppsala University has identified a clear link between osteomalacia – a form of bone softening commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency – and a fivefold increased risk of emergency cesarean sections or the need…
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New technology improves the efficiency of protein production in E. coli
Proteins sourced from microorganisms are attracting attention for their potential in biomanufacturing a variety of products, including pharmaceuticals, industrial enzymes, and diagnostic antibodies. These proteins can also be used…
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Tryptophan deficiency in breast milk may explain health challenges in children born to mothers with HIV
A new UCLA study reveals that breast milk from women living with HIV contains significantly lower levels of tryptophan, an essential amino acid likely important for infant immune function, growth, and brain development. This…
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Tailored cancer screening strategies needed for people with HIV
Studies presented last week at the 20th European AIDS Conference (EACS 2025) in Paris highlighted the need for tailored cancer screening strategies in people with HIV.
The studies found that prostate cancer presents earlier and is more…
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POINTER: study protocol for a phase 2b, randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group dose-finding clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of RMC-035 on renal function and safety, in participants at high risk for kidney injury, following open-chest cardiac surgery | Trials
Explanation for the choice of comparators {6b}
The double-blind placebo-controlled design allows for an unbiased assessment of efficacy and safety. The use of placebo is justified by the intent to assess absolute efficacy and safety of RMC-035 and…
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Hypoxia weakens the body’s infection defense by changing genetic material of neutrophils
Low oxygen levels in the blood can alter the genetic makeup of key immune cells, weakening the body’s ability to fight infection, new research shows.
Scientists found that oxygen deprivation – known as hypoxia – changes the…
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AI Nerve Stimulation Improves Tremor
A NEW clinical trial has found that nerve stimulation using an AI-driven wearable device significantly improved daily functioning in adults with essential tremor, suggesting a breakthrough noninvasive treatment option.
Understanding Nerve…
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Hong Kong leader vows to nip chikungunya in the bud as 21 show symptoms
Hong Kong health authorities have identified 21 people showing mild symptoms of chikungunya fever who required blood tests, as the city’s leader pledged that his administration would go all out to prevent the viral disease from taking root…
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