This Medical News article is an interview with National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, PhD, and JAMA Editor in Chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, PhD, MD, MAS, about responsible use of generative AI for scientific research.
Women with endometriosis—a painful condition with no cure that is a leading cause of infertility—have distinct stool metabolites that could be used for noninvasive diagnoses, according to research recently published in Med. A metabolite that is reduced in these women, meanwhile, has implications for treatment, the authors reported.
A new American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement focuses on the evidence for and implementation of lipoprotein apheresis, an emerging treatment for some people with familial hypercholesterolemia. These patients have a substantially heightened risk for cardiovascular events and may not respond sufficiently to lifestyle modifications and cholesterol-lowering medications.
Creatine—a natural compound in the body that acts as a fuel reservoir—is often elevated in plasma from people with type 2 diabetes, but whether it influences insulin resistance or is a marker for it hasn’t been known. New findings published in Science Translational Medicine suggest that insulin resistance might influence creatine metabolism rather than the other way around.
In early October, the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalified a fourth human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cecolin, for single-dose use. The shift from a 2-dose HPV vaccine regimen to an alternative, off-label 1-dose injection schedule, recommended by the WHO in 2022, will help address the global supply shortages that have historically left individuals from low- and middle-income countries unprotected, the organization said.
Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is broadly considered the most effective treatment for common symptoms of menopause, but its estimated use among postmenopausal women declined from about 27% to about 5% from 1999 to March 2020.
On October 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) authorized the first mpox in vitro diagnostic test under its Emergency Use listing procedure. As mpox cases continue to spread regionally in Africa, this measure will help improve both timely treatment and containment of the virus, the WHO stated.
More than a quarter of US adolescents experienced poor mental health and about 40% felt persistent sadness and hopelessness, according to the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The survey also found that 20% of students had seriously considered attempting suicide, with about 10% reporting acting on these feelings.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted authorization to market the first at-home influenza and COVID-19 combination test outside of emergency use.
Listen to the JAMA Editor’s Summary for an overview and discussion of the important articles appearing in JAMA.
Other News Sources - Passengers heading between Edinburgh and London on LNER services could see the journey time shortened to around four hours, with the rail company set to confirm 'within weeks'.
Other News Sources - More new trains for various train operating companies are entering traffic - some to replace older trains which will be scrapped, some to allow cascade of older stock to other operators, and some to strengthen timetables with extra services.
Other News Sources - The UK government is producing Englandmp;#39;s first integrated national transport strategy. In this blog, we set out IPPRmp;#39;s seven tests to judge if the strategy seizes the opportunity to create a fairer, greener and healthier transport system that supports shared prosperity.
Other News Sources - EV charging pioneer Virta today called on the new Transport Secretary to maintain the governmentmp;#39;s drive for transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
Other News Sources - Greater Manchestermp;#39;s Bee Network has announced a range of initiatives to make public transport more affordable, offering new fare reductions to ease the cost of living.
Route One (Bus and Coach) - Women in Bus and Coach (WiBC) has launched its Northern Region Group, a dedicated support network for women in the industry working in the North of England, with Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director for First Bus North and West Yorkshire (pictured), as its Chair.
Railway Gazette - CHINA: Construction has begun of a 48.7 km maglev line from Changsha Dong to Liuyang. This would be the first maglev in China to run between urban areas.
Bus and Coach Buyer - Women in Bus and Coach is launching its Northern Region Group. This new regional group will create a dedicated support network for women working in northern England, fostering mentorship, professional development and local engagement within the industry.
Bus and Coach Buyer - EPM Bus Solutions, Omnibus Solutions and 3Squared have rebranded to Velociti Solutions and integrated operations.
Other Regional Press - BOURNEMOUTH Airport has topped a national list on data for flight delays and cancellations.
Other Regional Press - mp;#39;Maintenance does appear to have declined since the change in ownershipmp;#39;
Other Regional Press - Commuters across the capital are set to benefit from more trains in the height of rush hour, Govia Thameslink Railway has said.
Other Regional Press - Almost 10 million people used the station between April and March 2024
Other Regional Press - Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton MP, Jim McMahon, has said the "historic" new law to bring railways under public ownership will help the people of Oldham.