Fudan University
Research findings from Shanghai, People's Republic of China, have revealed a significant association between low free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) among euthyroid patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. A study involving 1422 hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, showed
Autism
Autistic individuals are more prone to mental health conditions, including externalizing and internalizing symptoms, which may be influenced by environmental factors. However, the effects of family conditions on these symptoms in autistic individuals remain poorly understood. In a recent study, researchers analyzed two cohorts from Europe and South Africa to
Epidemiology
A recent study examining the global, regional, and national epidemiology of idiopathic childhood epilepsy has highlighted the significant burden of the condition, with nearly 1.23 million cases reported worldwide in 2021. Research from the School of Clinical Medicine reveals that the global incidence rate of idiopathic childhood epilepsy has
HIV
A groundbreaking drug, Lenacapavir, is poised to make a significant impact in the fight against HIV, with the potential to "end the pandemic" according to UNAids executive director Dr. Winnie Byanyima. The twice-yearly injection has shown remarkable results in clinical trials, preventing HIV infection in individuals. As regulatory
Drug discovery
Biomedical research is accelerating at a rapid pace, but the complexities of large datasets, multiple analytical tools, and vast literature are creating repetitive and fragmented workflows that hinder discovery and innovation. To address this issue, a team of researchers has developed Biomni, a general-purpose biomedical AI agent designed to autonomously
Communicable diseases
Researchers from Curtin University and The Kids Research Institute Australia have conducted a groundbreaking study mapping tuberculosis (TB) cases in Africa, which could potentially improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease worldwide. The team used data from 50 surveys covering over 1.5 million people examined for TB to
Medical research
British childhood vaccination rates have dropped to their lowest levels in more than a decade, with the UK falling below the World Health Organisation's 95 per cent threshold for herd immunity across childhood vaccines. Professor Elizabeth Whittaker, a paediatric expert in infectious diseases and immunology, attributes the decline
Health care industry
IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, has introduced custom-built AI agents using NVIDIA technology to transform business processes and improve patient outcomes in the life sciences industry. The AI agents, developed through a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, are designed to enhance workflows
Health care industry
IQVIA, a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence, has unveiled AI agents at GTC Paris, leveraging NVIDIA technology. These custom-built AI agents are designed to enhance workflows and accelerate insights for the life sciences industry. The collaboration with NVIDIA represents a pivotal opportunity to
Medical research
A new report from Zhejiang Shuren University outlines the etiological characteristics, epidemic situation, and vaccine prevention efforts for monkeypox. The research notes that the disease, caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV), has spread rapidly across the globe, with 117,663 confirmed cases and 263 deaths reported across 127 Member States
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Researchers from Federation University Australia have made significant discoveries regarding the two-factor model of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in emerging and older adults. A study published in Academia Mental Health & Well-Being examined the psychometric properties of the DSM-5 ADHD two-factor model in these distinct age groups. The research
Autism
Research has identified a strong link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and functional somatic symptoms (FSS), with children and adolescents with ASD experiencing these symptoms at a higher rate than their peers. According to a narrative review of the literature and a case report presented by researchers at the Sapienza
