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New ultrasound technique shows promise for safer vein access in critically ill patients

Journal of Intensive Medicine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Patients who are critically ill require constant monitoring and care. In such patients, creating a safe vein access is essential for continuous administration of medication and for monitoring the blood parameters. A novel ultrasound technique for inserting catheters into major veins near the collarbone demonstrated a 100% success rate and avoided serious complications like pneumothorax in critically ill adults, according to a retrospective study published in the Journal of Intensive Medicine.

Journal: Journal of Intensive Medicine

‘Capture strategies’ are harming efforts to save our planet warns scientists

University of Portsmouth
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study led by the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP) has investigated how corporate industries influence individuals, organisations or governments to not act in the best interest of the environment and human health.

Journal: Environmental Science & Technology Letters

Misconceptions keep some cancer patient populations from benefitting from hormone therapy

The Menopause Society
Peer-Reviewed Publication

CLEVELAND, Ohio (September 10, 2025)—Despite evidence suggesting the safety of hormone therapy for patients with a history of low-grade endometrial or epithelial ovarian cancer, a new survey shows that many gynecologists and some gynecologic oncologists are still uncomfortable prescribing the therapy for this patient population. This indicates a need for more clinician education to help overcome lingering misconceptions. Results of the survey are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.

Journal: Menopause

Study finds critically endangered sharks being sold as food in U.S. grocery stores

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Peer-Reviewed Publication

UNC-Chapel Hill researchers reveal widespread mislabeling and public health concerns linked to shark meat sales.

Journal: Frontiers in Marine Science

Children lose muscle during early cancer treatment — new ECU study warns of a hidden danger to recovery

Edith Cowan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research from the Exercise Medicine Research Institute at Edith Cowan University (ECU) has highlighted that children undergoing cancer treatment often lose skeletal muscle at a time when they should be rapidly gaining it, a loss that could increase treatment complications and raise the risk of long-term health problems.

Journal: European Journal of Pediatrics

Giant DNA discovered hiding in your mouth

University of Tokyo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers including those at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery hiding in people’s mouths: Inocles, giant DNA elements that had previously escaped detection. These appear to play a central role in helping bacteria adapt to the constantly changing environment of the mouth. The findings provide fresh insight into how oral bacteria colonize and persist in humans, with potential implications for health, disease and microbiome research.

Journal: Nature Communications
Funder: Institute for Fermentation, Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, JSPS KAKENHI, Platform for Advanced Genome Science

Taking the pulse of digital health in Asia

Communications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong
Business Announcement

HONG KONG (9 September 2025)—Advancing digital healthcare innovation across the region is the key driver behind Digital Health Asia 2025, organised by Times Higher Education (THE) in partnership with City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the Institute of Digital Medicine (IDM).