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31-Oct-2024

Moffitt study links methylmalonic acid to weakening of immune cells in lung cancer

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has found a surprising link between high levels of methylmalonic acid and the weakening of CD8+ T cells, shedding light on potential pathways through which aging may promote lung cancer progression.

Journal: Oncogene
Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, American Cancer Society, Bankhead-Coley Foundation, METAvivor, Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, Phi Beta Psi Sorority

31-Oct-2024

U of M study demonstrates efficacy of iron supplements for children living with HIV

University of Minnesota Medical School
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain development.

Journal: The Lancet HIV
Funder: Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute, NIH/National Institutes of Health, Minnesota Masonic Charities, Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical School

31-Oct-2024

NIH trial of rectal microbicide for HIV prevention begins in the United States

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Business Announcement

A clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched to examine the safety and acceptability of a novel rectal HIV microbicide douche containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir. This “on-demand” HIV prevention approach involves using the microbicide prior to a potential exposure from receptive anal intercourse.

Funder: NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

31-Oct-2024

NIH announces prize winners in year-long challenge to develop fetal diagnostic and monitoring technologies

NIH/National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering
Grant and Award Announcement

NIH has announced winners of the RADx^® Tech Fetal Monitoring Challenge, a $2 million prize competition to speed development of innovative medical technologies for fetal health diagnosis, detection and monitoring.

Funder: NIH/National Institutes of Health, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

31-Oct-2024

Porous dermal fillers show promise for diabetic wound treatment

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed a revolutionary injectable granular filler that could transform the way diabetic wounds are treated, potentially improving patient outcomes. The groundbreaking study, published in ACS Nano, introduced an innovative approach about using specialized porous dermal fillers that accelerate tissue healing and regeneration.

Journal: ACS Nano
Funder: NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH/National Institutes of Health