NIH, NIST researchers use artificial intelligence for quality control of stem cell-derived tissues
Researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate stem cell-derived “patches” of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) tissue for implanting into the eyes of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness.
Bacteriophage therapy may ease severity of alcoholic hepatitis
A specific strain of a common bacteria found in most people with alcoholic hepatitis correlates with greater liver disease severity and mortality, according to a new study. Alcoholic hepatitis is a serious form of alcohol-associated liver disease, and...
New report exposes horror of working conditions for millions of sanitation workers in the developing world
Millions of sanitation workers in the developing world are forced to work in conditions that endanger their health and lives, and violate their dignity and human rights, according to a report released on Nov.14.
WHO launches first-ever insulin prequalification programme to expand access to life-saving treatment for diabetes
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Nov. 13 announced the start of a pilot programme to prequalify human insulin to increase treatment for diabetes in low- and middle-income countries.
Using both marijuana and alcohol during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of disrupting fetal development
New preclinical research reported in animal models shows that exposure to compounds found in marijuana called cannabinoids (CBs), which includes cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), during early pregnancy can cause malformations in the...
WHO aids flood-hit populations across Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean Region
The impact of successive storms, cyclones and heavy rains has been severe in 2019, and in the wake of heavy flooding, WHO is upping disease surveillance actions and providing critical supplies to hard-hit populations across Africa and the Eastern...
UN spotlights ‘explosive’ obesity rates, hunger in Latin America and Caribbean
Children eat a meal at their school which is taking part in a school feeding programme in...
Study finds leading risk factors and causes of death and disability underrepresented in NIH-supported prevention research
The percent of NIH prevention research projects focusing on the leading risk factors for death compared to the...
Study vaccine protects monkeys against four types of hemorrhagic fever viruses
Particles of Lassa virus Josiah strain (round) shown budding from cells (University of Texas...
One child dies of pneumonia every 39 seconds, agencies warn
Omid, ten months malnourished child suffering from pneumonia is treated in Mofleh Pediatric Hospital in the province of...
