A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as „forever chemicals.“ The findings stress the need for more stringent public health guidelines that establish the amount of seafood people can safely consume to limit their exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the researchers report in the journal Exposure and Health. This need is especially urgent for coastal regions such as New England where a legacy of industry and PFAS pollution bumps up against a cultural predilection for fish, the authors write. The study paired an analysis of PFAS concentrations in fresh seafood with a statewide survey of eating habits in New Hampshire. National data indicate that New Hampshire—along with all of New England— is among the country’s top consumers of… 

Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced the 2024 release of the Mass Spectra of Designer Drugs. This indispensable spectral database serves as a cornerstone for forensic laboratories worldwide, enabling swift identification of illicit substances. Sourced from both legal and underground literature, it provides access to the latest novel psychoactive substances (NPS) like variants of fentanyl, xylazine, various opioids, synthetic cannabinoids, and more. This annually refreshed database provides access to 35,094 mass spectra representing 26,712 unique chemical entities, along with detailed information and chemical structures. This year’s update introduces over 850 new mass spectra and over 500 new, unique compounds in major categories of interest. “With newly synthesized NPS drugs hitting the streets daily, it’s critical for forensic labs to have access to the most recent data to keep up.… 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many families worried about the long-term effects posed by the SARS-COV-2 virus. Now, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that a SARS-COV-2 infection likely does not increase the risk of asthma development in pediatric patients. The findings were published today in the journal Pediatrics. This retrospective cohort study included more than 27,000 pediatric patients who received polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for SARS-COV-2 between March 1, 2020, and February 28, 2021. Patients were followed over an 18-month period. The analysis found that testing positive for SARS-COV-2 had no significant effect on the likelihood of a new asthma diagnosis. However, children with known risk factors for developing pediatric asthma, such as race, food allergies, allergic rhinitis (or hay fever), and preterm birth – were more likely to associate with new SARS-COV-2 diagnoses.… 

Wenn das Gehirn Schwierigkeiten hat, eingehende Informationen zu filtern und vorherzusagen, was wahrscheinlich passieren wird, kann dies zu einer Psychose führen, wie eine von Stanford Medicine durchgeführte Studie zeigt. Die Ergebnisse stammen aus einer von Stanford Medicine geleiteten Studie, die am 11. April in Molecular Psychiatry veröffentlicht wurde und in der Gehirnscandaten von Kindern, Jugendlichen und jungen Erwachsenen mit Psychosen verwendet wurden. Die Ergebnisse bestätigen eine bestehende Theorie darüber, wie Brüche mit der Realität entstehen. Um einen frühen Einblick in den Krankheitsprozess zu erhalten, untersuchte das Stanford Medicine-Team junge Menschen im Alter von 6 bis 39 Jahren mit dem 22q11.2-Deletionssyndrom, einer genetischen Erkrankung mit einem 30-prozentigen Risiko für Psychose, Schizophrenie oder beides. Sie stellten fest, dass die Gehirnfunktion bei 22q11.2-Patienten mit Psychosen der von Menschen mit Psychosen unbekannter Ursache ähnelt. Und diese Gehirnmuster stimmten mit dem überein, was die Forscher… 

Der Vorstandsvorsitzende der Deutschen Krankenhausgesellschaft (DKG), Gerald Gaß, sieht die umstrittene Krankenhausreform von Karl Lauterbach (SPD) vor dem Aus. „Die große Strukturreform wurde von Seiten des Ministeriums so schlecht gemanagt, dass sie vor dem Scheitern steht“, sagte Gaß der „Rheinischen Post“. „Wir haben noch immer keinen abgestimmten Referentenentwurf.“ Der Minister will eigentlich, dass das Bundeskabinett […] Gaß erwartet Scheitern der Krankhausreform

T-cell therapy developer, Cbio A/S cecures DKK40M in Financing to enter clinical stage in cervical cancer T-cell therapy developer, Cbio A/S Unveils 2023 Annual Report Amid Clinical Trial Preparations, Signaling Major Shift to Clinical Stage with DKK40M Financing Secured

NEEDHAM, Mass., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Candel Therapeutics, Inc. (Candel or the Company) (Nasdaq: CADL), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing multimodal biological immunotherapies to help patients fight cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to CAN-2409, Candel’s most advanced multimodal biological immunotherapy candidate, for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Candel Therapeutics Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for CAN-2409 for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

LYNX-2 Follows SPA Agreement with FDA First Patient Enrolled in LYNX-2 Phase 3 Study Evaluating Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.75% (PS) for the Treatment of Decreased Visual Acuity Under Low Light Conditions Following Keratorefractive Surgery

LEXINGTON, Mass., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, today announced results from the special meeting of stockholders on April 11, 2024. T2 Biosystems Stockholders voted for the approval of conversion of $15 million of its term loan with entities affiliated with CRG Servicing LLC (“CRG”) into T2 Biosystems equity. T2 Biosystems Shareholders Vote for CRG Debt Conversion into Equity

Researchers have adapted an artificial intelligence (AI) program to identify signs of childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD) by evaluating short narrative statements of patients who have given birth. The program successfully identified a large proportion of participants likely to have the disorder, and with further refinements—such as details from medical records and birth experience data from diverse populations—the model could potentially identify a large percentage of those at risk. The study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, appears in Scientific Reports. Worldwide, CB-PTSD affects about 8 million people who give birth each year, and current practice for diagnosing CB-PTSD requires a physician evaluation, which is time-consuming and costly. An effective screening method has the potential to rapidly and inexpensively identify large numbers of postpartum patients who could benefit from diagnosis and treatment. Untreated CB-PTSD may interfere with…