By Ben Coxworth October 27, 2023 BrushLens is designed to assist people who would otherwise be unable to utilize touchscreen interfaces Chen Liang, doctoral student, Computer Science and EngineeringFor people who are blind or lack fine control of their fingers, touchscreen interfaces such as those used on self-serve kiosks can be virtually impossible to operate. The...
Research from the ATLANTIS trial presented at UEG Week 2023 indicates that the common drug amitriptyline can significantly alleviate irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, offering a new treatment avenue for patients.Ezoic A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research has found....
Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDWritten by Jill Barat, PharmD | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD Key takeaways: Melatonin supplements can help your body relax and fall asleep easier. Most adults take around 3 mg to 5 mg of melatonin. It’s best to take it 1 to 2 hours before bedtime, so it has time to absorb and...
Sanjai Sinha, MDWritten by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Key takeaways: If you’ve ever felt a hard, painful spot on your neck or shoulders after sitting at your desk all day, you probably had a muscle knot. These sensitive spots can cause muscle aches and limit your range of motion. And...
Advice by Trisha Pasricha, MDContributing columnistOctober 30, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT Q: I often burp after eating, and I get nervous about it when I’m out with friends. What should I do? Is there any way to stop burping so much? A: Just before burping, gas builds pressure as it rises up the esophagus,...
by Nagoya University Scientists build on artificial intelligence to create next-generation gastric acid treatment. Credit: INTAGE HOLDINGS Inc.Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created and improved artificial intelligence (AI) designs to synthesize a candidate compound for a new gastric acid inhibitor with a better binding affinity than existing drugs. Their findings, published in Communications Biology,...
by Emily Stone, University of Illinois at Chicago Credit: CC0 Public DomainTime-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open from researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago. Participants who ate only during...
by Translational Genomics Research Institute SIWA318H treatment depletes p16INK4a positive cells and reduces αSMA expression in PSN1 xenograft tumors. (A) Quantification of the number of p16INK4a positive cells in isotype control antibody treated and SIWA318H treated tumors. (B) Quantification of αSMA positive areas in isotype control antibody treated and SIWA318H treated tumors. (C) A representative image...
Vamorolone offers new treatment option with fewer side effects Business Announcement CHILDREN’S NATIONAL HOSPITAL WASHINGTON (October 27, 2023) – Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have a clinically proven, new treatment option with the Food and Drug Administration’s approval Thursday of vamorolone, a steroidal-type, anti-inflammatory drug developed based on research performed at Children’s National Hospital. Created...
by Elana Gotkine For patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis, nemolizumab improves symptoms, according to a study published in the Oct. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.Shawn G. Kwatra, M.D., from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, and colleagues conducted a phase 3, double-blind, randomized trial involving adults with moderate-to-severe...
