Pulse oximeter bias undercounts sleep apnea severity in Black patients
Sleep studies often use a pulse oximeter to determine the severity of sleep apnea. But a new study…
Study reveals how breast milk sugar may help protect infants against jaundice
A new study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine sheds light on…
Beyond PASI – Assessing the True Burden of Plaque Psoriasis in Clinical Practice
The Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) measures cutaneous disease severity and treatment response but does not directly…
Discarded fruit and vegetable parts offer overlooked fiber benefits
Most of us routinely discard the peels, skins, stalks, and seeds of fruits and vegetables at mealtime. But…
Needle-free mRNA vaccines protect mice against COVID-19 and flu
A needle-free vaccination method protected mice against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu, offering a possible new…
Novel gene rejuvenation therapy preserves cell identity while reversing age
Every organ and tissue progressively loses function and integrity as it ages. In fact, researchers have identified “hallmarks…
Kangaroo care helps smaller babies. Now researchers are studying babies born at normal weight
Kangaroo mother care is well established for small and preterm babies, but an Indian trial is testing whether…
GLP-1 drug makers face lawsuits over alleged risk of sudden vision loss
The makers of GLP-1 are being taken to court over alleged sudden vision loss. ABC News reported there…
Wearable microneedle patch tracks antibiotic levels in real time
A wearable patch with microneedles coated in DNA molecules tracks levels of antibiotics in the body in real…
New mRNA vaccine expands flu protection options for older adults
Every fall, millions of Americans heed the call to get their annual flu shot. Getting vaccinated reduces the…
What happens to blood pressure during extreme heat? A 4.2 million-visit study offers a clue
A US study spanning more than 4.2 million summer clinic visits examined how blood pressure responds to extreme…
Innovative synthetic artificial skin gives young double amputee his childhood back
A 12-year-old double amputee patient at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH), who became only the second person…