Asthma: St John Ambulance explain how to help during attack Asthma affects around 5.4 million people in the UK, which can flare-up during winter, said Dr Desai. The national GP lead at Nuffield Health described asthma as a “lung condition that can cause issues with breathing”. Dr Desai said: “During…
Brazzein and monellin: Safe alternatives to sugar, new research confirms
In a recent study published in Foods, researchers comprehensively performed toxicity assessments of monellin and brazzein, recombinant naturally sweet proteins produced by yeasts. Study: Sweet-Tasting Natural Proteins Brazzein and Monellin: Safe Sugar Substitutes for the Food Industry. Image Credit: John B Hewitt/Shutterstock.com Background Monellin and brazzein, artificial small-molecule sweeteners, have been widely…
Erdafitinib demonstrates improved responses in FGFR-altered advanced urinary tract cancers
Targeted treatment with the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) inhibitor erdafitinib improved responses and overall survival compared to standard chemotherapy for patients with metastatic urothelial cancers with FGFR alterations. Results from the Phase III THOR trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, were reported…
AI-based MRI tools show promise in multiple sclerosis diagnosis
A recent Npj Digital Medicine study assesses the accuracy and effectiveness of artificial intelligence (AI)-based imaging techniques to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS). Study: A real-world clinical validation for AI-based MRI monitoring in multiple sclerosis. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock.com Background MS is a common neurodegenerative and inflammatory demyelinating condition of the central…
New research finds that 14-hour fasting improves hunger, mood and sleep
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Snacking on these seeds before bed could help you sleep better
Sleep expert shares top tips on how to set up bedroom to get the best night's sleep The NHS recommends that the average adult should get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night. This is backed by plenty of research, with studies finding that getting fewer hours of…
Scientists create the most complete atlas of the human fetal kidney to date
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Could your MOBILE be making you infertile?
Could your PHONE be making you infertile? Alarming study on plunging sperm counts sparks warning for men to ‘be conscious’ of using their mobile too much The quality of a man’s semen is determined by factors like sperm concentration Many studies have shown that semen quality has decreased over last…
Success of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in fighting dengue may be underestimated
The fight against dengue fever has a new weapon: a mosquito infected with the bacteria Wolbachia, which prevents the spread of the virus. These mosquitoes have now been deployed in several trials demonstrating their potential in preventing disease transmission. Now, researchers at the University of Notre Dame have conducted an…
Study sheds light on sporadic early-onset Alzheimers disease, potential target for novel treatment
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