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Novel adjunct treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: Neurofeedback and deep brain reorienting
Dr. Ruth Lanius, Scientist at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) discusses the need for novel adjunct treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting two promising approaches: neurofeedback and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
The next step in regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis: Spscs and a new regulatory pathway
Osteoarthritis (OA) remains one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, burdening health systems and diminishing quality of life for millions.
Piezo4Spine: Dreaming on a cure for paraplegic patients
Piezo4Spine is a European project that aims to develop a novel therapy to repair the injured spinal cord, a pathology for which a cure remains elusive. María C. Serrano tells us more.
Liver regeneration in alcohol related liver disease
Recompensation in liver disease indicates both a physical and molecular improvement in liver functions. Molecular regeneration is key to improving liver function, and novel technologies in proteomics and RNA transcriptomics may hold the key to advancing liver regeneration in alcohol-related liver disease. Nina Kimer explains.
Indigenous health research program: Offering insights for better health
Dr. Mamata Pandey, Research Scientist at the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Canada shares insights from her Indigenous-partnered health research program, enhancing health.
Wellbalance elevates coaching through the science of personalized wellbeing
WellBalance’s “Wellbeing Balance and Lived-Experiences Model of Positive Wellbeing”, developed by Harvard-trained scientist Troy W. Norris, is the first scientifically validated experiential model of wellbeing.
Targeting the perimenopause window to delay ovarian ageing and enhance healthspan
Adjunct Assistant Professor Zhongwei Huang and Dr. Paula Benny discuss perimenopause and ovarian ageing, highlighting the importance of future interventions focused on early detection, personalized treatments, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes and longevity.
Endothelial – The final frontier to reduce preterm birth and death from sepsis
Each year, around 15 million babies are born prematurely, with nearly one million dying soon after due to complications. Maternal mortality remains high, particularly in low-resource settings. This article describes how assessing endothelial integrity and function could help identify at-risk pregnancies to prevent adverse outcomes.
Exploring genetic tools in environmental microbes: Applications in extracellular electron transfer
Arpita Bose and Zhecheng Zhang explore genetic tools in environmental microbes, citing applications in extracellular electron transfer/
Healthy diet for dementia prevention
Contributors from the Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing outline dietary strategies that can help preserve cognitive function and prevent dementia.
Legacy asbestos: An ongoing public health risk
Jean C. Pfau and Tracy McNew from the Center for Asbestos-Related Disease address the legacy of environmental asbestos, which continues to pose a public health risk.
Women and heat stress: A silent risk in the climate-exposed workforce
As global temperatures rise, sex-specific vulnerabilities to extreme heat are emerging as a critical blind spot in occupational health policy. Luana Main and Lilia Convit explain.
Preventing Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS)
Michael Bevington discusses strategies for recognising and reducing the impact of manufactured electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiation, focusing on EHS triggers, risk reduction, and long-term non-thermal guidelines.
The science of gamification: Reimagining biomedical education through gamified learning
Dr Michael J. Dillon and Prof Laura Bowater examine the science of gamification to transform biomedical education through gamified learning.
Developmental biology: A self-propagating wave builds skull bones
Interdisciplinary approaches in developmental biology have revealed how cells build the embryonic bones of the skull vault. Spatial and temporal dynamics are coordinated by cells as they build the extracellular environment, Jacqueline Tabler explains.
Understanding botanical-drug interactions
With a specific focus on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic mechanisms, Dr Erin C Berthold discusses the interactions between botanical and herbal supplements and conventional pharmaceuticals, highlighting the urgent need to examine these interactions for public health and patient safety.
The legacy of bias: Building the foundation for sex and gender-based medicine
Alyson J. McGregor, Associate Dean at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, highlights the historical bias present in medical research; the exclusion of which has created a significant knowledge gap that impacts the diagnosis and treatment of various health conditions.
iPSCs and NSCs model newborn brain injury
This article discusses research by Dr. Lee J. Martin and his team on HIE, a leading cause of neonatal mortality. They use human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and neural stem cells (NSCs) and emphasize the vulnerability of oligodendrocytes, sharing how these cells can accumulate toxic misfolded proteins, potentially causing severe neural damage and long-term cognitive disabilities in affected infants.
The effects of parental imprisonment on children’s education and health
Written by Egil Kjerstad, Research Director at the NORCE Norwegian Research Centre, this article discusses a research project aimed at understanding how parental imprisonment affects children’s education and health.
Youth suicide: An overview
Professor Deborah Winders Davis from the University of Louisville School of Medicine discusses the prevalence, risk factors, and stigma associated with youth mental health and suicide, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and developing intervention strategies to tackle the critical issues facing young people.
