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The future of AVS, dizziness, and vertigo in emergency departments Part V: Rise of...

In the final article of this five-part series, Dr Millie Nakatsuka discusses emerging technologies relevant to acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) in the emergency healthcare setting.
Neuroengineering with engineered endosymbionts: Schematic of plan to use engineered endosymbionts for guided induction of dopaminergic neurons from astrocytes or neural stem cells in a Parkinson’s disease mouse model—external signal for control could be chemical or magnetothermal.

Neuroengineering with engineered endosymbionts

Christopher H. Contag and Ahmed A. Zarea from Michigan State University’s Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering explore therapeutic approaches to neurodegenerative diseases using a novel strategy based on engineered endosymbionts systems that could revolutionize patient care.
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CRISPR/ Diagnostics: A portable lab for everyone

Professor Kevin J. Zwezdaryk and Chandler H. Monk discuss CRISPR and diagnostics, focusing on the development of a portable lab accessible to everyone.
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How new programs help veterans reconnect after service

Dr William T. Howe from Texas Tech University outlines recent developments in reintegration and communication among United States military veterans.
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Cultural adaptation of the iSupport for Dementia psychoeducation programme for care partners

This article examines the cultural adaptation of iSupport for Dementia, an online platform developed by the WHO for dementia caregivers. It emphasises research findings that demonstrate the program’s effectiveness and benefits for Chinese care partners.
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Living with rare genetic disorders: Challenges of EPP and XLP

Kirstine Juhl Belongie discusses the impact, symptoms, and possible treatments related to EPP and XLP, two debilitating disorders that cause extreme pain following exposure to sunlight.

The role of host condition and environment on infection outcome

Brian P. Lazzaro from Cornell University discusses his research on the factors influencing immune response and infection outcome, drawing on powerful experimental systems, such as Drosophila melanogaster as a model host, to gain a deeper understanding of foundational biological processes.
Team of Medical Research Scientists Conduct Experiments with Help of Microscope, Test Tubes, Micropipette and Desktop Computer. Modern Biological Applied Science Laboratory with Diverse Colleagues.

Exposomics: A shift in biomedical research with potential to improve human health

Recent advances in exposomics offer an exciting opportunity to comprehensively catalog human exposures and link them to biological responses determining health and disease. Pamela J. Lein, Ph.D. from the University of California, tells us more.
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Five tips to implement self-compassion for healthcare workers

Self-compassion is not a cure-all for systemic challenges within the health system, but it can enhance resilience, social support, and self-efficacy among healthcare workers, ultimately improving their quality of life in the workforce.
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Solutions for better sleep

Dr Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen highlights sleep health equity research to inform best practices and policies to improve the sleep of all Canadians.
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An ancient therapy modernized for Clostridioides Difficile therapy

Clostridioides difficile is a type of bacteria that often affects people who have been taking antibiotics. Glenn S. Tillotson of GST Micro LLC explains how live biotherapeutic products have shown promise as a safe and effective treatment to help restore the normal gut microbiome.
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Understanding electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS)

Electromagnetic hypersensitivity: Michael Bevington, Chair of Trustees at Electrosensitivity UK, explains the health risks associated with exposure to radiofrequency radiation and electromagnetic fields and why more robust action is needed to protect public health.
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Hormonal contraceptive designs and women’s mental health – Timing is of the essence!

Professor Belinda Pletzer from the Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience at Paris Lodron University of Salzburg explores the physical and psychological symptoms of a pill pause. She advocates for hormonal contraceptive designs that focus on women’s health needs instead of socio-cultural misconceptions about menstrual bleeding.
Figure. G-quadruplexes cycle between a four-stranded fold and the Watson and Crick B-DNA conformation. Nature uses many different tissue-specific proteins to drive the cycle. Therapeutic approaches to targeting G-quadruplexes include drugs, such as PROTACS that send them to garbage, small molecules that either promote or disrupt their formation, or small RNAs that target the DNA or RNAs sequences that form them.

Targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers

In this article, Alan Herbert, the Founder, and President of InsideOutBio, guides us through targeting the most complex flipon of them all in the fight against cancers.

Asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease

Jean C. Pfau, Ph.D. from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease and Kinta Serve from Idaho State University, provide their perspective on asbestos, the pleural cavity, and autoimmune disease.
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Mental health and self-care: A comprehensive guide

This short guide explores the importance of self-care for good mental health and provides practical tips for implementing self-care strategies.

Data integration: A key to understanding the biological basis of mental disorders

ses two key advancements in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and gene expression data to better understand the biological basis of mental disorders.

MMPC-live: Accessible resources for phenotyping of live mouse models of diabetes and obesity

Professor Carol F. Elias, from the University of Michigan’s Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, discusses key research opportunities enabled by the NIDDK Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center in live models – MMPC-Live.
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Joint manipulation, a hands-on therapeutic technique

Rob Sillevis from the Marieb College of Health and Human Services explores joint manipulation, a hands-on therapeutic technique designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, restore joint function, and enhance patient functionality.
Figure 1: Use of Single Session Intervention (SSI) before people start treatment for an eating disorder (SSIs were modified from those created by Schleider) (11)

Early intervention for eating disorders

Tracey Wade, Matthew Flinders Distinguished Professor, provides an insightful examination of the significance of brief early interventions in the treatment of eating disorders.

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