Any amount of exercise in middle age is associated with better cognition in later life, new research suggests. A prospective study of 1400 participants showed that those who exercised to any extent in adulthood had significantly better cognitive scores later in life compared with their peers who were physically inactive. Maintaining an exercise routine throughout […]

Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group. Study: Effects of Culinary Spices on […]

The benefits of being a T-shaped marketer and utilizing expertise from different digital fields to stay on top of this rapidly changing marketing landscape is crucial. We are witnessing unprecedented levels of digital disruption in marketing. AI is also assuming more marketing responsibilities and raising concerns that human marketing roles might become obsolete. This will […]

There is a potential risk of early structural valve deterioration with the Abbott Trifecta valve and Trifecta valve with glide technology (Trifecta GT), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says in a letter to healthcare professionals posted on its website. Evidence in the literature suggests a higher cumulative incidence of early structural valve deterioration […]

Sponsored Content by SartoriusFeb 27 2023Reviewed by Alex Smith In this article, News-Medical talks to Dr. Ivan Krylov about biosensing and bioprocessing in gene therapy, while also discussing the various products Sartorius produces in order to aid in this. Can you provide an overview of the gene therapy market? Considerable advancements in gene editing and […]

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a new clinical practice guideline defining the role of biomarkers in monitoring and managing ulcerative colitis (UC). Long-term data remain insufficient to recommend the use of a biomarker-based treat-to-target strategy over endoscopy-based monitoring; however, in many cases, biomarkers should be considered before pursuing endoscopy or treatment adjustments, reported […]

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The compound 7-ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin (SN38) is a broad-spectrum antitumor agent whose applications are greatly limited by its poor solubility. Therefore, irinotecan, the hydrophilic derived prodrug of SN38, has been developed as the commercial formulation Campto® for colorectal cancer. However, only 1% to 0.1% of irinotecan is converted […]

AI is an opportunity, not a threat. The marketers who embrace change will see their capabilities expand faster than they ever thought possible. Marketers who hide or ignore the trends will be left behind. There are two ways to look at this situation. Let’s start with the negative way… The Lost Marketers on the Beach […]

One-eyed, one-horned, flying purple veggie eater Big Fruits and Vegetables is at it again. You notice how they’re always like “Oh, vegetables are good for your health,” and “Eating fruits every day makes you live longer,” but come on. It’s a marketing ploy, leading us astray from our personal savior, McDonald’s. Just look at this […]

A decade-long international study into kidney cancer has shown that doctors can predict the likelihood of a patient’s disease returning by looking at DNA mutations in their tumors. The research, undertaken by a team of 44 researchers at 23 institutions across Europe and Canada, and published today, is the largest to link the genetic changes […]