Researchers at Osaka University have developed an AI-based system to track individual fluorescently labeled molecules in living cells. The system can analyze hundreds of thousands of molecules in a short period, providing reliable data on molecule status and dynamics.
A recent study by British American Tobacco found that e-cigarettes and tobacco heating products significantly reduce enamel discoloration compared to conventional cigarettes. The researchers assessed the impact of these products on teeth using an in vitro study and found minimal staining.
A study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 found that dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy significantly improves chronic back pain, with a median pain score decrease of 33% after follow-up. DRG stimulation disrupts pain signals by targeting specific nerves, avoiding unnecessary stimulation of nerve fibers from non-painful areas.
A new study suggests that postpartum depression is significantly associated with higher postpartum pain scores, and women in the postpartum depression group were more likely to have delivered by C-section. The researchers found that adequate postpartum care is needed for women at risk of postpartum pain.
A study published in Parasites & Vectors found that host decoy traps baited with human or cattle odour can effectively collect outdoor-biting mosquitoes, including the main malaria vector species Anopheles arabiensis. The traps outperformed traditional methods such as human landing catch and caught more mosquitoes than expected.
A UChicago research team will collaborate with Pitt to develop robotic arms patients can control with their minds, receiving sensory feedback from attached prosthetic hands. The project aims to create a prosthesis with the same dexterity and functionality as the natural human hand.
A new report by UCL and partners warns that the global health innovation system is 'fundamentally broken' and fails to deliver treatments at affordable prices. The report calls for a major overhaul of the system to prioritize long-term public value over short-term corporate profits.
Researchers at NUS Cancer Science Institute identified a SCC-specific protein complex triggered by TP63 and SOX2, promoting SCC growth through gene cascades. This discovery offers avenues to target SCCs and pave the way for innovative therapies.
Two studies presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2018 annual meeting show that virtual reality can reduce postoperative anxiety and pain in children. Virtual reality hypnosis programs significantly reduced the need for pain medication and opioid consumption, allowing patients to recover faster.